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MINECRAFT EARTH GOES A STEP BEYOND POKÉMON GO TO COVER THE WORLD IN BLOCKS
It's early days for Minecraft Earth, and Microsoft doesn't have all of the answers to many questions figured out just yet. Even monetization isn't finalized. "We have a fortunate position that Minecraft in and of itself is doing fine from a financial point of view, which allows us to not have to focus too much on what happens with Minecraft Earth," says Matt Booty, Xbox Game Studios head. "I have total confidence that the team will figure out what the right monetization is for the game."
Windows Central coverageMicrosoft's gaming chief Phil Spencer was the first person to experience the initial prototype last April, and Persson revealed the pair were thrilled to be firing off fireworks in Minecraft Earth during a lunch hour outside in the rain while colleagues walked by oblivious to the future that Microsoft is building. Microsoft now has months of work ahead to get Minecraft Earth ready. Like the millions of people playing Minecraft right now, Microsoft still has a lot of crafting to do to bring holograms into the real world.
Minecraft Earth, Microsoft's new mobile AR game, could be absolutely HUGE
Official Minecraft Earth siteWe caught a glimpse at Microsoft's upcoming AR game "Minecraft Earth" and came away stunned.
Minecraft has always been a game about creativity, but Minecraft Earth gives you the chance to express yourself on a whole new scale. Share your masterpieces and delve into others' creations!
Minecraft Earth features many of the mobs you know and love, along with a bunch of new ones. Over time, you'll get the chance to breed unique variants, and use them to populate your builds.
Meet up with like-minded crafters and create masterpieces together. Work on a smaller scale with friends before taking your builds out into the wild at full size. You can even team up with others for mini-adventures!
Your real-life neighborhood takes on a whole new dimension thanks to Minecraft Earth. Gather resources, take on challenges, and share your imagination with others. There's a whole new world to discover!
Minecraft Earth FAQ: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/earth/faq
Minecraft Earth Article: https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/new-game--minecraft-earth
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