Microsoft has taken a new step in the real-world augmented reality game. Its announced Minecraft Earth for mobile. Available from this summer (on iOS & Android) or later, Minecraft on mobile is also AR-1st.
Here’s how Microsoft describes it in its its official blog:
We can think of no better way to celebrate our tenth anniversary than by finally being able to tell you about our top-secret-but-not-anymore-thank-goodness-because-if-I-had-to-keep-schtum-about-this-for-even-one-more-second-I’d-explode-like-a-creeper augmented reality mobile game! This is Minecraft like you’ve never experienced it before, allowing you to give your day-to-day life a Minecraft makeover!
Here’s just some of the AR awesomeness you’ll be able to get up to in Minecraft Earth:
- Collect! Minecraft Earth features many of the mobs you know and love, along with a bunch of new ones we can’t wait to show you. Over time, you’ll get the chance to discover unique variants, and use them to populate your builds. Minecraft pigs parading around your local park? That’s about to become your reality.
- Explore! Your real-life neighbourhood is about to take on a new dimension. Gather resources, take on challenges, and experience a whole new world to discover!
- Collaborate! Build even better by teaming up with other Minecraft Earth players. You can craft amazing creations together. We can’t wait to see what you come up with!
- Survive! Sure, you’re good at fighting hostile mobs in Minecraft, but are you ready to battle Minecraft mobs in real life? Best of luck, because we’re going to put your survival skills to the test!
