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Minecraft Pocket Edition now available on Windows Phone

Written by Andre Yoskowitz @ 10 Dec 2014 11:02

Minecraft Pocket Edition now available on Windows Phone

Microsoft has proudly announced the launch of Minecraft Pocket Edition for Windows Phone 8.1 today.
Reads the press release: "Windows Phone users can join the vast community of more than 100 million Minecraft players today with the launch of Minecraft: Pocket Edition for Windows Phone 8.1. Now available on Windows Phone, iOS and Android, Minecraft: Pocket Edition lets players bring their Minecraft worlds with them virtually anywhere.

Minecraft: Pocket Edition includes Minecraft's Survival and Creative modes so players can craft, create and explore on the go – as long as they have thumb strength and battery to burn. With a local Wi-Fi network, players can engage in multiplayer gameplay and team up with friends to explore new biomes, fight monsters, and craft infinite new worlds together."


The game will cost in line with other editions of Minecraft, selling for $6.99.

Check out the title here.



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