When Will Minecraft Dungeons Be released?
Minecraft Dungeons is going to be released on May 26, 2020.
It will have a simultaneous launch on Xbox One, Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4.
How much will it cost?
Minecraft Dungeons – Standard Edition will be available for $19.99 USD.
Minecraft Dungeons – Hero Edition will also be available for $29.99 USD. This is a deluxe bundle that will come with a number of cosmetic items that include a Hero Cape, two player skins, and a chicken pet (The chicken pet is probably worth the price increase on its own). The hero edition will also include two DLC packs at no additional charge once they are released.
WILL MINECRAFT DUNGEONS BE INCLUDED IN XBOX GAME PASS?Â
Minecraft Dungeons – Standard Edition will also be available as part of your families Xbox Game Pass membership. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members will have access on both console and Windows PC.
Xbox Game Pass members will also receive a 10% on related Minecraft Dungeons DLC.
So… What is it?
First off: No it isn’t a Minecraft expansion. This is an entirely separate game set in the Minecraft universe that features a different camera perspective and a different combat style.
Minecraft Dungeons is an action-adventure game set in the Minecraft universe inspired by classic dungeon crawlers like Gauntlet and Diablo. Players will battle new-and-nasty mobs across varied levels in either single player or up to four-player co-op in a quest to defeat the evil Arch-Illager.
What about Multiplayer?
Minecraft Dungeons will feature online and local multiplayer for up to four players. The number of players will help influence the difficulty, the loot, and the enemy count to make sure every will be having a fun and rewarding gameplay experience.
Will it have Crossplay?
You´ll be able to play online multiplayer with players on the same platform at launch. They’ll be adding cross platform multiplayer at a later date with a free update.
How do you play it?
Minecraft Dungeons features a real time battle system that is very reminiscent of games like Skylanders and Diablo. Gameplay is designed around encouraging players to experiment with different fighting styles, weapons, and enchantments.
There are no character classes in Minecraft Dungeons. Instead, you build your character around the powerful items, artifacts, and weapons that you equip.
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I’ve been thinking about buying Minecraft Dungeons, but according to my research, unlike most titled purchased through the Windows Store, there is no family sharing with this title. While only one license is needed per family for games like standard Minecraft, each family member will need their own license to play Minecraft Dungeons, and that it going to have a significant adverse effect on the ability of most families to play this title.
That’s a really good point, and one that did not come up when I did my initial research.
I’ll be sure to add it here.