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Minecraft Dungeons Cloudy Climb

Seasons are coming to Minecraft Dungeons, and the first one is set to take place next month. Cloudy Climb will go live on December 14, Mojang Studios announced today.

Cloudy Climb will be made available in Minecraft Dungeons as part of a free update. It will come with “new, free content that includes an all-new progression system, weekly challenges, and a looming tower that – whether you like it or not – loves to rearrange itself whenever it gets an opportunity.” This tower is also where players can test their skills and obtain Adventure Points.

Minecraft Caves & Cliffs Part II release date

Mojang Studios has set a release date for the next big Minecraft update, Caves & Cliffs Part II. All players on Switch can download the patch starting on November 30.

Here’s a rundown of the Minecraft Caves & Cliffs Update: Part II straight from the Minecraft blog that covered the release date news:

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of Walt Disney World, Minecraft has revealed new DLC based on the Magic Kingdom that has been recreated in the game. Switch owners can pick up the content starting today.

The DLC features attractions like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Space Mountain, and “it’s a small world”, 29 iconic Disney and Pixar characters to meet, and even a fireworks show. Players will receive a ton of different skins and special in-game merchandise. The lineup includes a set of iconic Mickey & Minnie Mouse ears as character creator items, along with a bunch of other festive gear such as Elsa’s dress, a pirate hook, and Woody’s hat.

Minecraft Dungeons update 1.11.1.0

Mojang Studios has issued a new 1.11.1.0 update for Minecraft Dungeons. The main highlight is adding support for the Spookier Fall 2021 event, but also includes changes and fixes.

Below are the full patch notes for the Minecraft Dungeons 1.11.1.0 update:

minecraft dungeons spookier fall 2021

Minecraft Dungeons is continuing its support with the Spookier Fall 2021 event, which has just gone live. This was first seen in the game last year as simply “Spooky Fall”.

According to Mojang Studios, the event has “heart-pounding seasonal trials, cursed rewards, and monstrous mobs ready to scare the creeper out of you”. You’ll want to participate in order to claim unique and seasonal-exclusive items. Players can get their hands on the Cackling Broom, the Phantom Bow, and the Spooky Gourdian armor set just in time for Halloween.

Here’s a trailer that offers up a look at what players can expect from the event:

Yesterday, Minecraft gained a new 1.17.32 update on Switch. No new features were added, but it does include a bunch of different fixes. One such fix specifically applies to the Switch version with uploading Realms and addressing an error message that players were encountering.

Below are the full patch notes for Minecraft update version 1.17.32:

After a brief break, Nintendo is again revisiting its “Switch My Way” commercial series with a new advert for Minecraft. Take a look at the video below.

Minecraft is currently available on Switch as a physical and digital release.

minecraft update 1.17.30

Minecraft has been updated to version 1.17.30. It comes with the “Respawn Blocks Explode” game rule, Caves & Cliffs: Part II, tons of fixes, and more.

Below are the full patch notes:

Minecraft Dungeons

Nintendo EU and Nintendo UK have announced that Minecraft Dungeons will be the next Nintendo Switch Online game trial in that region. Subscribers can try the game out for free starting on August 18.

Here’s the announcement:

Xbox Game Pass

Many gamers are becoming invested in the Xbox ecosystem thanks to Xbox Game Pass. By purchasing a subscription, players gain access to a ton of different titles across various platforms. Some have hoped to see the service migrate to other consoles like Switch, but it doesn’t appear to be in the cards for now.

GamesRadar recently spoke with Xbox boss Phil Spencer and asked him point blank about Xbox Game Pass potentially coming to the console. He ultimately said that there aren’t plans at the moment for any closed platforms “mainly because those closed platforms don’t want something like Game Pass.”

Spencer’s full words:


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