Minecraft Earth is a brand new AR game which has just been announced by Mojang and Microsoft. The game is coming soon on the mobile devices and here are the few answers to the commonly asked questions about Minecraft Earth.
WHAT IS MINECRAFT EARTH?
Minecraft Earth is an all-new augmented reality game you can play on your mobile devices that brings the Minecraft world into our universe! Through the lens of the game, you’ll be able to build creations with friends and place them in the real world at life-size. You’ll discover exciting new mobs to use in your builds. And you may need to put your survival skills to the test as you explore a new side to your neighborhood and battle Minecraft mobs in real life!
WHEN WILL MINECRAFT EARTH BE RELEASED?
Minecraft Earth will be available in closed beta this summer.
HOW MUCH WILL MINECRAFT EARTH COST?
Minecraft Earth will be free to play.
WHICH PLATFORMS WILL MINECRAFT EARTH BE ON?
Minecraft Earth is coming to iOS and Android this summer on AR-capable devices. We’ll have more to share soon.
HOW DO I GET INTO THE MINECRAFT EARTH BETA?
The closed betas for Minecraft Earth will be launching this summer on iOS and Android. As with all betas, the number of participants will be limited but we anticipate it rolling out to hundreds of thousands of players. Players must be 18 or older to participate.
WHEN WILL I GET THE MINECRAFT EARTH SKIN FOR SIGNING UP FOR THE BETA?
You will receive an email with instructions on how to claim your free skin within 24 hours of registration.
WHAT REGIONS WILL MINECRAFT EARTH BE SUPPORTED IN?
We’re committed to bringing Minecraft Earth to the entire Earth but will roll the game out gradually to ensure everyone gets the best play experience. Minecraft Earth will support all the same languages as regular vanilla Minecraft.
WHAT ABOUT PLAYER SAFETY?
We take safety seriously and are taking measures to make Minecraft Earth an enjoyable and reliable experience for all our players. Players and parents will be able to use Account Management to adjust safety and privacy settings. A reporting system will allow players to report any concerns in-game and on our website. In addition, we will also have a moderation team working 24/7 to manage and respond to reports.
THE SIGN UP FORM IS ASKING FOR A LOT OF DATA. WHAT WILL YOU DO WITH IT?
We’ll use your email address to send you your free skin and communicate updates about the game, including any beta programs. We’ll use the other data to help us determine candidates for any beta programs we might launch.
WILL MINECRAFT EARTH HAVE LOOT BOXES?
No.