New version of Minecraft out now on Switch
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch eShop | 0 comments
The new version of Minecraft is now available on Switch. You can find it on the eShop, though it’s getting a physical release as well. It’s a 658MB download.
If you previously purchased Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition, this version will show 100% free on the eShop. The old edition is also being removed from the store.
Thanks to Luis_deleonn for the tip.
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Minecraft up for pre-order on the Nintendo UK store
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The Nintendo UK store has opened pre-orders for the new, physical version of Minecraft. You can reserve it here.
What you’ll be buying is the Bedrock version, which contains all previously released content, including the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack and all DLC. Players will be able to connect with friends on non-Nintendo systems via cross-platform play.
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Minecraft – Egyptian Mythology Mash-Up DLC trailer
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in Switch, Videos, Wii U | 0 comments
As part of the latest Minecraft update, the Egyptian Mythology Mash-Up DLC has been added. Check out a trailer below.
Minecraft: latest patch notes for the Switch and Wii U versions
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Both the Switch and the Wii U version of Minecraft will be getting a small update later today. Below are the official patch notes (they are identical for both versions):
- Added Egyptian Mythology Mash-Up Pack
- Fix for Minecarts being destroyed by Lava
- Fix for MCCE #7207 – Some Skins are Buggy
- Optimized Beacons: This will allow a larger number of beacons to be placed before any noticeable fps decrease.
Minecraft’s Update Aquatic – Phase One features detailed
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch, Wii U | 0 comments
Mojang is starting to roll out the Update Aquatic for Minecraft. It’ll be going live on Switch when it’s updated to the Bedrock version on June 21, with the Wii U version to follow.
The Update Aquatic will be delivered in two phases, each with different features. Phase One contains the following:
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Minecraft for Switch moving over to Bedrock Engine in June along with physical release
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
Minecraft is seeing a big upgrade on Switch next month. The Bedrock Engine is confirmed for the system on June 21, along with a physical release. Pricing for the retail edition is set at $29.99.
The Bedrock version of Minecraft for Switch supports all previously released content. Additionally, you’ll now be able to connect with players on other platforms. It will also supported Nintendo Switch Online in September plus Xbox Live achievements and Gamerscore.
Read today’s full announcement below.
Minecraft for Switch getting physical version in Japan next month
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The latest issue of Weekly Jump has announced that a physical version of Minecraft for Switch is coming to Japan next month. We don’t have a specific date just yet, but it’s arriving in June. Pricing is set at 3,888 yen.
Expect news regarding the physical version of Minecraft in the west soon.
Thanks to m_t for the tip.
Minecraft Switch news teased for this week
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 0 comments
The team behind Minecraft is gearing up for some news about the Switch edition. Aubrey Norris, who is involved with the gaming team at Microsoft, indicated that we should be hearing something about the “new version” on Nintendo’s console this week.
Norris posted on Twitter:
Minecraft: New 3DS Edition getting Super Mario Mash-Up Pack, performance boost, more
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in New Nintendo 3DS, News | 0 comments
During a live stream this week, the team working on Minecraft: New 3DS Edition hosted a live stream. New content and upgrades were outlined during the event.
Fans can look forward to the following:
Minecraft dev moving on from the Wii U version after Update Aquatic
Posted on 7 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Wii U | 0 comments
Mojang and 4J Studios are just about done with Minecraft on Wii U as well as other older platforms. The console will be getting the Update Aquatic, but after that, there won’t be much of a focus with keeping it up to date with newer versions of the game.
As for Switch, Update Aquatic will be featured in the new Bedrock Engine-based version. However, there’s still no word on when exactly Bedrock will be offered on the console.
Here’s the full rundown straight from the Minecraft website:
