Though it took its sweet time, Minecraft: Wii U Edition has been a welcome and quality arrival on the system, with the recent free addition of The Super Mario Mash-Up Pack being another plus point. Now it seems that all of the console versions are in line for some free content soon, with Mojang confirming a new minigame called 'Battle' for a June release.
Though players can already arrange and create their own minigames, the goal here is to help players get into these activities quickly and easily. It's targeting console gamers, in particular, with support for four players locally or eight online. As the name suggests it's a simple - but hopefully fun - PVP showdown mode, where you scramble to grab weapons and face off.
Battle pits players against one another in a fight for survival, as they race to snatch weapons and resources from chests, dance over each arena's unique perils and stave off hunger pangs. We've made the mini game specifically with console players and couch-based competition in mind: it supports up to four players in splitscreen and eight players online, either by invitation or using the in-game matchmaking system. We wanted it to be super-accessible and fast-paced, so we've tried to keep the focus on rapid tactical thinking and combat: there's no need to craft anything here, and you can loot inventories and equip armour with the tap of a button.
If you fall to your foe's blade - don't despair! You can always respawn as a bat and flutter round your nemesis, squeaking vengefully. Take care to check out the lobby in between games, too. There may be a few surprises to find!
Though the update is free (and includes three maps), additional maps will eventually be sold for $2.99 each.
Do you like the sound of this Battle mode for Minecraft? Let us know in the comments.
[source mojang.com]
Comments 11
Nice. I have the PS3 Edition, so this will probably get me back into it now. Although the mario mash up pack combined with battle mode is a bit tempting for me to get the Wii u version as well.
Sounds good. I was debating building a coliseum to host player matches in and one of the vs. tricks a friend taught me has been fun.
Still considering the Wii U version when it releases on disc - 20% off w/ Amazon Prime - but if not I'm sure we'll enjoy this on the PS3.
I once saw some PVP modes for PC on YouTube and always wondered why they weren't part of the official game. Now I guess they will be! It should be fun.
I just bought the Android version last weekend and I'm really liking it. I wouldn't mind getting the Wii U version in the near future (probably when it's on a disc though).
sounds interesting might get Minecraft on Wii U or XBONE, (although Wii U more, because of the Super Mario Pack)
May I say endless survival mode plz?
According to NoA, it's out now on Wii U?
https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/735880386279051264?lang=en
@Undead_terror survival is endless lol
@Zombo No, but to be on a map and have endless waves of enemies come at you and such, you try to kill as much enemies as possible and it's game over when you die.
Yay sounds fun!
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