Minecraft Legends, the latest instalment of the Minecraft franchise will be released on 18 April, 2023. As it’s a Microsoft game, it will be going straight on to Game Pass Ultimate.
The upcoming action-adventure strategy game, Minecraft Legends, will be released on Microsoft Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on 18 April.
The game is already available for pre-order for £39.99 on the Xbox site.
Those subscribed to Xbox Game Pass will be pleased to hear that Minecraft Legends will be available to play on launch day. You will be able to download the game on release, and not pay for any additional content (until new DLC).
What is Minecraft Legends?
The long-awaited sequel to Minecraft, which was first released way back in 2009 by Mojang Studios. At almost 240 million copies sold, it is the highest selling game of all time, ahead of GTA V and even Tetris.
Minecraft Legends promises players epic clashes against new antagonists: the destructive ‘piglins’, and long stretches of exploration of the Overworld biomes. Here is what Xbox has to say about the upcoming game:
Minecraft became extremely popular for its simple yet addictive concept. It is basically a virtual LEGO, which is the most popular toy of all time. It is essentially a construction game using ‘voxels’ (a portmanteau of words volume and pixel) which takes place in an open world. The gameplay consists of exploring, collecting resources and building structures with blocks.
There are a variety of game modes in both games, including adventure, survival, and creative mode. And of course, using mods can extend your gaming experience — some people can create whole universes from scratch.
You will be able to play Minecraft Legends on Xbox Game Pass and Game Pass Ultimate, which can be accessed on console, PC and via the cloud. The subscription costs £10.99 per month, but you can often find cheaper offers on hotukdeals.
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