Minecraft gets a rare Switch eShop sale
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Minecraft doesn’t go on sale very often, but to celebrate the game’s tenth anniversary, it’s been discounted on the Switch eShop.
The game is on sale around the world – North America, Europe, and Japan. For those in the states, it’s been reduced from $29.99 to $19.99. The same 33% discount applies to other regions.
Minecraft’s eShop sale ends on May 24.
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Minecraft gets big Village & Pillage update on Switch tonight
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Mojang has announced that the Village & Pillage update will be going live on Switch tonight. Highlights include Pillagers as a new mob, the Wandering Trader merchant, and new village trades.
Below are the full patch notes:
Minecraft update releasing on Switch today – lantern, loom and lectern, shields, more
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Mojang has announced that Minecraft players on Switch will be able to download a new update later today. A number of new features and elements will be added, including the lantern, loom and lectern, shields, and more.
Here’s the full overview:
Minecraft adds Steven Universe Mash-up Pack
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Minecraft is no stranger to collaborations having offered DLC based on various IPs over the years. The latest one, based on Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe, is now available on Switch.
Today’s pack “contains your favorite locations, from Beach City all the way to Homeworld, original music from the show, and a diamond-shattering 48 skins”. Find a trailer for the DLC below.
Minecraft update out now (version 1.9.0)
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Minecraft has been updated to version 1.9.0. More content has been added, changes have been implemented, bugs have been fixed, and more.
The full patch notes are as follows:
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Minecraft: New 3DS Edition’s final update goes live tonight, full details
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Mojang has announced that the last update for Minecraft: New 3DS Edition will be available tonight. It’s set to go live at 6 PM PT / 9 PM ET.
Today’s update includes new features, new content, and more. We have the full rundown of additions below.
Minecraft devs on why the game has been a hit on Switch and more
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A little while back Famitsu published a Minecraft interview with a couple of the game’s key developers. Executive producers Roger Carpenter and John Thornton both talked about the title, including some Switch-specific topics.
Famitsu first started out by pointing out that Minecraft has been very successful on Switch, with the physical version having shipped over 300,000 units since June (around the time when the interview was done). Carpenter and Thorton both commented here, with the two stating:
Minecraft: Wii U Edition’s final update going live soon
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Mojang and 4J Studios are wrapping up support for Minecraft: Wii U Edition. It’s been announced that the final update will be out sometime today / tomorrow.
As for what’s included, The Nightmare Before Christmas Mash-up Pack is being added. This DLC should be available on Switch as well.
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Mojang talks designing the Minecraft 2DS XL Creeper Edition, including scrapped ideas
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In Europe and Japan, Nintendo recently shipped a Minecraft-themed New 2DS XL system. The design was based around the Creeper, one of the game’s hostile mobs.
Lydia Winters was one of the staffers at Mojang heavily involved with the creation of the new look. Winters was able to talk about working on the design, including a couple of scrapped ideas.
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Minecraft: New 3DS Edition update out now (version 1.8)
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Mojang has announced that a new update is live for Minecraft: New 3DS Edition. Players can access version 1.8.
Once the latest update is applied, new packs will be available to purchase in the eShop. They include:
