Minecraft Legends arrives on Xbox, PlayStation, Windows, more: All you need to know

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Microsoft and Mojang Studios today launched a new version of the classic Minecraft dubbed as ‘Minecraft Legends’. The game which was first announced at Xbox’s Developer Direct back in January this year and it is radically different from the Minecraft Bedrock Edition that has is already available to players around the globe. Also Read — Asus Vivobook 16 review: Ideal companion for working professionals

In Minecraft Legends, gamers will ‘play as the hero’. “You might think that means you’ll be doing all the fighting, but actually: you’ll be doing all the leading,” Microsoft wrote in a blog post. In the game, players will have to summon new friends and lead them in battle to defeat the rampaging piglins. Gamers will also have to defend villages, destroy piglin bases, and more to push back the piglins’ Nether corruption. Microsoft says that different allies have different strengths and weaknesses, which when used wisely will give gamers an edge in battle. Also Read — Asus launches ExpertBook B1402, B1502 business laptops in India: Check price, specs, availability

“In true Minecraft fashion, you must also make sure that you don’t run out of resources, so that you can keep spawning allies and building defensive or offensive structures,” Microsoft wrote adding that users will get to experience a new Overworld each time they play through the campaign as every playthrough generates a unique map. Also Read — Elon Musk declares a war on Microsoft, Google; plans to launch ChatGPT rival soon

Gaming Modes

Minecraft Legends has three gaming modes. First is the ‘Campaign Mode’, which is where players can experience the game’s true story. In this mode, gamers will have fight to save the Overworld solo or in co-op with up to three friends.