Minecraft dev on how the Switch version was updated to support 1080p
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Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition now looks better than ever. After an update published a few days ago, the game runs at a 1080p resolution when docked. The initial resolution was set to 720p.
TIME caught up with 4J Studios CTO Richard Reavy to learn more about the update. Reavy was able to explain how the 1080p resolution was added to Minecraft on Switch.
Reavy pointed out how futher optimization was needed that Minecraft on Switch could handle 1080p without issues. With more time for testing, 4J Studios believed they could get it done.
Reavy said:
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition – patch 1.06 graphics comparison + frame rate test
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A new update was issued for Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition yesterday, and it was a fairly significant one. When playing docked, the game runs at 1080p as opposed to 720p with previous versions. It makes a big difference with the right TV, especially compared to the initial 720 display.
Digital Foundry has also discovered that texture filtering has received a boost on Switch. No compromises were made, as Minecraft still has a render distance between 11 and 12 chunks while docked. The world is also still at the medium 3072×3072 block setting.
Digital Foundry explores Minecraft’s new patch in detail – including frame rate – in the video below.
Minecraft’s latest patch on Switch enables 1080p display when docked
Posted on 7 years ago by Matt(@OnePunchMaz) in News, Switch eShop | 10 Comments
A new patch for Minecraft on Switch releasing soon contains one pretty significant change: the game now allows for a resolution of 1080p to be output when the Switch is docked. Previously, the limit, even when docked, was 720p.
Below are the full patch notes for Minecraft’s latest update on Switch:
Latest Minecraft update out now on Switch and Wii U
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Following last night’s maintenance, a new patch is out now for Minecraft on Switch and Wii U. Both platforms have had very fixes implemented.
Patch notes for both platforms are included below.
Minecraft – Giants Glide Track Pack trailer
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In the last major update, Minecraft received a new Giants Glide Track Pack on Wii U. We’ve attached the official trailer below.
Fee-Fi-Fo-FUN! The Giants Track Pack is now available for Glide! pic.twitter.com/QDhjNItU9J
— Minecraft (@Minecraft) July 7, 2017
Minecraft Switch / Wii U maintenance taking place on Sunday / Monday
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Minecraft’s latest maintenance will be happening in a couple of days. All network services will be affected during the evening of July 9 in North America, and during the early morning hours in Europe.
Here’s the full schedule:
– 5:50 PM PT (July 9) – 7:30 PM PT (July 9)
– 8:50 PM ET (July 9) – 10:30 PM ET (July 9)
– 1:50 AM in the UK (July 10) – 3:30 AM in the UK (July 10)
– 2:50 AM in Europe (July 10) – 4:30 AM in Europe (July 10)
Minecraft getting new update on Switch / Wii U tonight
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Minecraft will be updated very soon on Switch and Wii U with the latest features and DLC. Along with the Glide Giants Track Pack and Mini Game Heroes Skin Pack, new achievements, mobs, and more will be available.
Below are the full patch notes:
Minecraft devs on the upcoming Better Together update, servers on consoles
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The developers of Minecraft have big plans in store for the game. Towards the end of the year, players on different systems will be able to connect with cross-platform play, and servers are coming to consoles. Listen to some of the developers of Minecraft discussing these new features below.
Minecraft Super Duper Graphics Pack DLC sneak peek
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Minecraft will be receiving an update this fall. The team is also preparing a Super Duper Graphics Pack, which features new graphical elements. Switch won’t be getting the DLC’s 4K graphics, but the other bells and whistles should still be present. Check out the video below for a sneak peek.
Xbox boss would love for Minecraft Switch to have achievements, relationship with Nintendo is “incredibly strong”
Posted on 8 years ago by Brian(@NE_Brian) in News, Switch | 34 Comments
This information comes from Xbox boss Phil Spencer…
“I don’t know yet. I’m guessing no. And this is a collaborative relationship between Nintendo and I; they don’t have Achievements on their platform. If they want us to, I would love to be able to do it… The relationship with Nintendo is incredibly strong. We obviously did the Mario mash-up pack into Minecraft; that doesn’t happen that often.”
