Editorial: What's next for Minecraft in 2015?

Even though Minecraft became a 'complete' game back in 2011 with version 1.0, the game has hardly stopped adding new features. Not to mention Pocket Edition, Xbox 360/One Edition, PS3/PS4 Edition, and Vita Edition are all actively developed. This past year, Minecraft went from version 1.7.4 to version 1.8.1. Mojang was bought by Microsoft in a suprise move, and a spin-off game was announced. But what's next in store for Minecraft in 2015? Last year we did it for 2014, and now we have summed up our thoughts on what could happen in 2015:

  • Minecraft PC Edition: Just on the horizon is the 1.8.2 release, and the first snapshots of Minecraft PC 1.9 sometime this month. Potentially a new GUI, shaders (not the advanced ones you see in mods, but still), a new cloud rendering system, and dozens more un-announced features. Beyond that we can expect Minecraft 1.10, and 1.11, and so on.

  • Minecraft Xbox/PS Edition: Just before the end of the year, 4J Studios bumped all the console editions to PC 1.6.4. It's safe to assume the console versions will continue to be updated in this manner, but based on data we analyzed last year, we're not sure how quick.

  • Minecraft Pocket Edition: It's a bit hard to expect what is coming this year for Pocket Edition. We know for certain that all features that were delayed in 0.9.0 and 0.10.0 are coming in future releases. Skin support, boats, more mobs, etc. are all expected. The developers said we can expect 'fun' features in 0.12.0, so maybe they have some surprises up their sleeves.

  • Minecraft Pi Edition: With absolutely no news of this edition coming out in 2015, besides it being announced it's a last priority. The Raspberry Pi Foundation did work on an update, but only to support Python 3 mods and nothing added to the gameplay. Honestly I think Pi Edition may be dead.

  • Minecraft Story Mode: Just before the end of 2014, Telltale Studios announced a spin-off of Minecraft as a story-driven adventure game. The first 'season' (collection of interactive episodes) will be released early this year, so we will have to stay tuned.

  • Minecraft Wii U/3DS Edition: A port of Minecraft to Nintendo's consoles has been rumored for years, but nothing has happened yet. There's always a chance one (or both) of these could be released this year.

  • Microsoft Purchase: Last year Microsoft suprised us all by buying Mojang for $2.5 billion. The only problem I see in the long-term from the purchase is the blame - Minecraft fans will blame everything negative on Microsoft purchasing Mojang. Obviously we don't know for sure what Microsoft has it's hands in over at Mojang, but already it's clear to see fans blaming everything they see as negative on Microsoft. I'm sure you've already heard "A new spin-off game? Microsoft wants more money!".


Let us know what you think 2015 may hold for Minecraft in the comments.

Comments

  1. Spencer BartlettJanuary 4, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    They actually said the next version would be called 1.10, not 2.0

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  2. ElektroPyroJanuary 4, 2015 at 6:38 AM

    I don't see a 3DS version happening, maybe the Wii U version though, it runs Watch Dogs too.

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  3. highprize180January 4, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    I think PE will COMPLETELY get boosted up the ladder.

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  4. Corbin DavenportJanuary 4, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    Very likely, also either Tommaso or Johan (I forgot who) said they are bringing on at least one more developer to help out.

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  5. BUDDIDJanuary 4, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    I think that it's possible with new features for PE that they might offer an in app purchase add on for the new stuff. It's just my theory but I wouldn't be surprised with it getting closer to PC.

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  6. highprize180January 4, 2015 at 11:11 AM

    Awesome!

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  7. GuestJanuary 4, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    alot of typos up there

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  8. KalHasChickenJanuary 4, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    I hope multiplayer will be possible between different device versions, if they can update pocket edition an the consiole versions. And by the way it "pe edition" up there.

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  9. NintendoGuy64JJanuary 4, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    Indian Mars mission costs 74 Million


    Minecraft was bought for 2.5 Billion
    (34 Mars missions)

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  10. pittpenguin123January 5, 2015 at 12:45 AM

    dont forget the new mob clippy

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  11. highprize180January 5, 2015 at 2:08 AM

    He knows

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  12. Zachary AranhaJanuary 5, 2015 at 8:06 AM

    Nice math, dude. Maybe Microsoft could SPONSOR 34 Mars missions - maybe even manned!

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  13. smart minecrafterJanuary 6, 2015 at 2:26 AM

    i am waiting for the snapshots :)

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  14. Android_WalkerJanuary 6, 2015 at 3:47 AM

    I personally think Microsoft will do well with Minecraft. I also hope (I think this is possible) that Mojang/Microsoft can make PE compatible with keyboards so you could play it like PC edition.

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  15. AndrewJanuary 6, 2015 at 8:35 AM

    On Android you could set up a keyboard and mouse to work with it

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  16. kckJanuary 7, 2015 at 7:11 AM

    I hope microsoft dosent turn minecraft into crap. I mean they could do anything like change the name of minecraft or take mincraft of the play store!!! Now im craping my pants!

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  17. kckJanuary 7, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    What if they raise the price of minecraft!?!??!?

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  18. Connor PopeJanuary 7, 2015 at 8:42 AM

    Perhaps Microsoft will come clean on things like Herobrine or Disc 11. Just a theorey.

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  19. level.datJanuary 8, 2015 at 12:45 AM

    They already have...Notch himself and many other Mojang employees have admitted that Herobrine is fake.

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  20. Android_WalkerJanuary 9, 2015 at 2:55 AM

    Already? I haven't heard of that (obviously). Is it in the settings or do you actually have to go into the coding to do it?

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  21. Joseph FordJanuary 9, 2015 at 4:12 AM

    Just plug in a mouse and keyboard with a USB OTG cable, it works with cookie clicker. (I know, I'm sad)

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  22. xXIron_AtomXxJanuary 11, 2015 at 11:51 AM

    What if we all die from an asteroid hitting earth? I mean anything COULD happen but why stress if its all ok now?

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  23. minecrafted92January 16, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    I hope they will alow mods

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