Microsoft has released a mysterious teaser for a new Minecraft game. It is an augmented reality game that runs on smartphones. However, many questions remain unanswered.
What was shown? In the teaser, a scene is shown where a man forgets his phone on a park bench. A young woman finds it and sees a Minecraft game on it. Through the display, she recognizes Minecraft characters in her surroundings thanks to augmented reality.
A teaser that leaves many questions unanswered
What did Microsoft say about it? Basically nothing. It is only said that this novelty will be presented on May 17.
What could we expect? Augmented reality games like Pokémon GO are very popular. Soon a new interesting representative will be released with Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. It is quite possible that Microsoft is planning something similar.
This is what the gameplay could look like:
- Maybe you will need to integrate Minecraft structures into the environment.
- The environment specifies the terrain and what resources you can find there.
- You will mine resources and take care of your animals.
- Perhaps space will play an important role. A Minecraft bed might only be built where you actually have space for it in your room.
- You will then also fight against creepers, spiders, skeletons, and other monsters. You will see the creatures charging at you through your display.
- The structures you create would be permanently present – even for all other players.
But these are currently just speculations. We will learn more about what Microsoft really has planned for AR-Minecraft on May 17.
Will it be like Pokémon GO? The AR game about the little pocket monsters caused a huge hype at its release in 2016. Since then, Pokémon GO has been regularly updated with new features.
There are now PvP battles and the ability to trade monsters. In addition, large events take place regularly. If Microsoft takes inspiration from this and continues to deliver content regularly, it could excite players for a long time.
Minecraft fans are excited
What does the Minecraft community think of the announcement? The fans are eager to find out what to expect. Many discussions are already taking place on Reddit.
- Brodellsky says: “So it will be like Pokémon GO but Minecraft? That would be absolutely insane!”
- blazin1414 explains: “Imagine you build your worlds in the real world and when you pass by the spot a few days later, the building is still there.”
- ilovegoogleglass writes: “Yes, this could be the next killer app.”
On May 17, we will learn more.
