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Minecraft Dungeons Breaks Record Player Count On Steam Six Times In Six Days
Minecraft Dungeons has broken its concurrent player count record on Steam ever since the trailer for its sequel debuted during the Xbox Showcase.
Rockstar's Best-Selling Game of All Time Is Now Included with GTA+
June's update for the GTA+ membership adds Grand Theft Auto 5's Story Mode to the subscription's game library. One of the highest-grossing games of all time, Grand Theft Auto 5 ranks alongside Minecraft and Tetris among the best-selling video games ever made. The game typically costs about $30 to...
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Adds Jump Attacks and New Equipment Slots Alongside An Interconnected World
New slots for armor and Talismans have also been added, and unlike the first game, cross-platform play is available from the start.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 offers more friendly adventures across a whimsical world
The appeal of the last Minecraft Dungeons was dungeon crawling with friends and this sequel looks to be no different.
Minecraft Dungeons II wants to grow up, just like its players
The follow-up to 2020's Minecraft spin-off aims to be a deeper and more rewarding experience, in line with what the team expects an older playerbase might desire
College valedictorian goes viral after Technoblade quote gets snuck into graduation speech
A college valedictorian went viral after a quote she chose from Minecraft star Technoblade was unexpectedly read aloud at her graduation.
Minecraft texture packs 2026 for Java and Bedrock
Find the best Minecraft texture pack with our handpicked list of 40 Bedrock and Java resources, from realistic trees to stylised scenery.
Minecraft Dungeons II Blows the Doors of the ARPG Wide Open
The post Minecraft Dungeons II Blows the Doors of the ARPG Wide Open appeared first on XBOX Wire.
Minecraft snapshots - how to test the new features in 26.2
Test out the latest Minecraft update using Java snapshots and Bedrock preview before they’re fully rolled out to the vanilla game.
Minecraft Dungeons II wants to grow up, just like its players
The follow-up to 2020's Minecraft spin-off aims to be a deeper and more rewarding experience, in line with what the team expects an older playerbase might desire
Minecraft shaders 2026 - Java and Bedrock graphics packs
From stunning lighting without ray-tracing to fluffy clouds and glittering water, these are the best Minecraft shader packs for 26.1.
Preorders For The Minecraft Dungeons 2 Deluxe Edition Are Live
Minecraft Dungeons 2 Deluxe Edition $50 | Releases September 29 Preorder at Amazon (PS5) View at other stores Preorder at Amazon (Xbox Series X) Preorder at Amazon (Switch 2) Preorder at Best Buy Preorder at Walmart With the main game as popular as ever and a live-action movie adaptation winning...
Enjoy Vibrant Visuals With Minecraft's Native Switch 2 Release
Creeping out later this year. A little game called Minecraft, you might have heard of it, is getting a native release on Switch 2 later this year. You'll be able to enjoy the new(ish) 'vibrant visuals' display with enhanced lighting, while importing any creations you've already done on the Switch...
Minecraft just made it impossible to cheat in Hardcore worlds
Minecraft's 26.2 Pre-Release 5 update includes a change that makes it impossible to use commands to cheat in the game's Hardcore mode.
Minecraft Is Finally Coming To Switch 2, With A Huge Improvement
Today, Nintendo announced that Minecraft will be coming to Switch 2 in 2026, with improvements over its Switch 1 counterpart. The Switch 2 supports backwards compatibility, so Minecraft has been playable on the console since launch. However, the Switch 2 version brings enhanced lighting and shadow...
Minecraft is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 this year
Minecraft is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 later this year, with no specific release date announced. Read more
Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 version coming later this year
Nintendo and Microsoft have announced that the incredibly popular Minecraft will be getting a special Nintendo Switch 2 version later this year. A firm release date was not announced, but we should hear more about the Switch 2 version later this year. Source
Minecraft confirms Nintendo Switch 2 release
Minecraft is expanding to another platform – a Nintendo Switch 2 version was just announced. We’ll be seeing it later this year. We mentioned this previously and it’s known by many, but Minecraft has been playable on Nintendo Switch 2 since launch. That’s because the system supports backwards...
Minecraft coming to Switch 2 in 2026
Mojang Studios will release a native Switch 2 version of Minecraft in 2026, the developer … Source
Sony Pictures' Helldivers movie has lost Jason Momoa as its lead, just months after announcing the star's involvement
Sony Pictures and PlayStation Productions have been moving relatively fast on the Helldivers movie adaptation announced back in January 2025, securing Fast & Furious veteran Justin Lin to direct and, earlier this year, Jason Momoa (Aquaman, A Minecraft Movie) to star. Now, we're hearing the latter...
Minecraft Has Been Ported To The PS2
I know that everyone is getting ready to see what jewels Nintendo has in store for us at the Nintendo Direct today, but I want to turn your attention to an incredible feat that has just happened with the PS2. X user OptiJuegos has got Minecraft running on the PS2
Minecraft Dungeons 2 launches September 29, begins preorders, and confirms DLC
That Nintendo leak last week turns out to have been on the nose: Minecraft Dungeons 2 is indeed launching this fall, on September 29th, to be precise, on all the platforms you’re expecting (PC, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Switch 1 and 2). First announced back in March, the multiplayer game is a sequel...
Official Minecraft Sequel Arrives September 2026
For more than a decade, Minecraft fans have speculated about what an official sequel might look like. While Mojang has continuously expanded the original game with major updates, new biomes, mechanics, and features, many players have remained curious about the possibility of a fresh start built...
Minecraft Dungeons II launches on September 29
Minecraft Dungeons II gets dates for all platforms.
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