Microsoft is looking to purchase Mojang the creator of Minecraft!
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on Pixelkin.org. Be sure to check them out when you get a chance!
Editor’s Note 2: since the publishing of this article Minecraft has added cross platform play to bedrock edition.
Mojang and Microsoft made some significant Minecraft announcements during their E3 2016 Press Briefing. Minecraft has already sold over 100 million copies, but neither company is ready to rest on their laurels. Massive updates are coming to all versions of the game to increase the number of ways people can play together, and number of people they can play with.
They opened the Minecraft segment with a demo that showcased cross-device play between iOS, Android, Samsung Gear VR, and Windows 10 devices. This is being made possible through what they are calling the “Friendly Update” for the Minecraft Windows 10 Edition and the Minecraft: Pocket Edition.
They also announced that they would be launching the Minecraft Realms services that will allow Windows PC and Mobile players to create and host their own multiplayer worlds that they can play in with their friends 24/7 even if they are offline. A one month demo of Minecraft Realms is available to people with Xbox Live accounts starting today.
They also announced that they will be bringing more add-ons and texture packs to allow players to more fully customize their worlds. Even more announcements and surprises are in store for us at Minecon in September.
Keep your eyes on Engaged Family Gaming for more information as it is released!
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This is awesome. Can’t wait to see this realized!