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Microsoft created a website for players to signup for the closed beta that was released during mid-2019, and Microsoft intended to release the game in a gradual rollout. Minecraft Earth was announced during Minecraft 's 10th anniversary in May 2019. On, a teaser trailer was released which showed a Muddy Pig. ĭuring Microsoft Build 2015, Microsoft's HoloLens team unveiled an augmented reality version of Minecraft.
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The game was free-to-play, and supported Android and iOS smartphones. Minecraft Earth utilized information from OpenStreetMap for map information and was built on Microsoft Azure for its augmented reality features.

Minecoins, which are present in all Bedrock editions of Minecraft, could only be purchased with real money and are used to purchase cosmetic items, such as texture packs and character skins. Rubies could be earned through gameplay or purchased with real money and could be used to purchase items that affect gameplay such as "build plates". The game had two in-game currencies: "rubies" and "minecoins".

Minecraft Earth included many different kinds of in-game entities called "mobs" that are exclusive variations of the mobs in Minecraft. Minecraft Earth considers physical objects such as trees and lakes so there are fewer incidents and interferences with the AR simulation. Players could gather resources by collecting "tappables" in the in-game map and by completing "adventures" which may be a puzzle, a specific task, or a virtual location with hostile entities to defeat. In both Build mode and Play mode, the buildplates were overlaid onto the real world using augmented reality (AR) and the built-in phone camera.
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In "build mode", players could build augmented reality structures on "Buildplates" in collaboration with other players, then explore them in full size with "play mode". The game utilized the same Bedrock game engine as other versions of Minecraft. This was not an easy decision, and we're doing everything we can to make sure you get the most out of Minecraft Earth before it sunsets," the team noted.Similar to Minecraft, Minecraft Earth was centered around building structures, gathering resources, crafting, and exploration. "We're eternally grateful for the amazing talent in the Minecraft community. If you've ever made a purchase in Minecraft Earth, you will receive a free copy of Minecraft (the Bedrock version) so you can get a fresh start while grabbing some goodies from the Marketplace.
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"All players with paid ruby balances will be granted Minecoins, which you can use on the Minecraft Marketplace to purchase skin and texture packs, maps, and even minigames," the team informed. Microsoft first unveiled Minecraft Earth in May 2019. "On July 1, we will delete any Minecraft Earth player data unrelated to Character Creator and Minecoin entitlements," the company said.
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After the date, the players will be unable to download or play Minecraft Earth anymore. "On June 30, we will discontinue all content and service support for the game". "We have made the difficult decision to re-allocate our resources to other areas that provide value to the Minecraft community and to end support for Minecraft Earth in June 2021," the Minecraft team said in a statement on Tuesday. The game took on Pokemon Go and covered the world in virtual blocks for players to meet and play together. Microsoft will shut down its Minecraft Earth mobile game on June 30 that was was designed around free movement and collaborative play - two things that have become near impossible in the current Covid-19 pandemic. Microsoft to shut down Minecraft Earth game on June 30.
