It's an interesting move for Minecraft and Microsoft itself, which is slowly converging all of its platforms into one Windows 10-based operating system. This edition is separate to the existing PC build and will offer online and local multiplayer with anyone playing on Minecraft: Pocket Edition (that's the version available for iOS, Android and Windows Phone).Ĭontroller, touch and keyboard control options will be included, along with support for up to eight-player co-op via local play or Xbox Live. It will be free to download if you already own Minecraft on PC, or $10 (about £6.40) if you don't.
Mojang has announced Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition, which will launch in beta form alongside Microsoft's new operating system on 29th July.
