Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta Fact Sheet
September 2015
Title:
Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition beta
Publisher:
Microsoft Studios
Developer:
Mojang AB
Genre:
Open world sandbox
Platform:
Windows 10 PCs and tablets
Format:
Digital download in the Windows Store; Xbox Live-enabled
Price:
Free for existing Minecraft PC players; $9.99 for new players*
Age rating:
ESRB: E-10+; PEGI 7
Launch:
July 29, 2015
Product Overview:
A whole new version of Minecraft is here – Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition beta. Just like the first release
of Minecraft all those years ago, this version will develop and evolve over time with the help of your
feedback. That’s why it has “beta” in the title - because it’s not quite finished, and will become even
more fun over time. Just like the other versions of, all future updates will be free.
The Windows 10 edition does not replace Minecraft on other platforms including Windows, Mac, Linux,
Sony PlayStation, Xbox, iOS, Android, Windows Phone and Kindle Fire. Our vision is that Minecrafters
should play how they want, where they want, and the Windows 10 edition is simply one more choice
for players. In Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition beta, you’ll recognize some Minecraft: Pocket Edition
features, along with potpourri of cool extras.
Key Features:
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Switch between mouse and keyboard, game controller and touch screen on the fly; the UI
adjusts automatically
Help shape the future of Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition beta with built-in player feedback
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Experience cross-platform multiplayer with up to five players on your local network between
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Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition beta and Minecraft: Pocket Edition
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Craft, create, and explore online in the Windows 10 Edition beta with up to five players on
Xbox Live
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Earn Xbox Live Achievements and Gamerscore
Record and share GameDVR screenshots and game clips to the web without leaving the game
Enhanced weather effects – smoother transitions between weather types and snow
accumulation
Buff up your equipment with special effects from enchanting tables
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Enjoy chickens, zombies, pigs, boats, armed skeletons, potatoes, zombies, baby squids,
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enchantment tables, villagers, naked sheep, iron golems, potions, ghasts, pickaxes, carrots, and
all the weird and wonderful goodness you’ve come to expect from Minecraft
About Minecraft
Minecraft is a game about breaking and placing blocks. At first, people built structures to protect
against nocturnal monsters, but as the game grew players worked together to create wonderful,
imaginative things. Minecraft is available on Windows, Mac, Windows Phone, iOS, Android, Xbox 360,
Xbox One, PS3, PS4 and PS Vita. Not every version of Minecraft is exactly the same, but they all feature
two distinct game modes – Creative and Survival – that cater to different types of players. All versions
of Minecraft support multiplayer.
About Mojang
Mojang is a game development studio based in Sweden, best known for developing Minecraft. In
2014, Mojang joined Microsoft Studios to continue work on Minecraft and bring their vision, creative
energy and innovative mindset to the development of future games.
About Microsoft
Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT”) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions
that help people and businesses realize their full potential.
For more information, press only:
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Brandon Vaughan, Assembly, (206) 505-6568, [email protected]
Rebecca Gordius, Assembly, (206) 268-2219, [email protected]
For assets, please visit Xbox Wire
*The “Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition” beta will be available for download in the Windows 10 Store beginning July 29. Players who
already have the PC edition of “Minecraft” will be able to download the Windows 10 beta version free. Others can download “Minecraft:
Windows 10 Edition” at a discounted price of $10 throughout the beta period. Players who download “Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition”
during the beta phase will still have the game when it comes out of beta, and receive all future updates to the game at no additional cost.