[X360] Mojang confirms that Minecraft for 360 will feature split-screen, no mods

[X360] Mojang confirms that Minecraft for 360 will feature split-screen, no mods

Mojang have been hard at work on Minecraft recently, pushing it further now that it has passed beyond the final 1.0 release, improving the mobile version and also working on getting the Xbox 360 version ready for release. Things are progressing nicely, and we've recently learned a couple of new things about the console version of Majong's popular PC title.

One of the popular aspects of Minecraft is the multiplayer but often it can be to troublesome and tiresome to figure out what server your friends are on and then joining them. Imagine my relief when I discovered that this new version will include split-screen for 1-4 players as well as allowing gamers to jump into games for up to eight players (drop-in and drop-out) for all the construction capers you can imagine.

Another aspect that might have worried some fans is how the update system and addition of extra content would work considering Microsoft's money-driven method of delivering new content. Microsoft have worked out a deal though, it will allow patches and improvements as well as new content to be added through 'Title Updates' (which typically don't include new content, only patch and bug fixes). Kinect compatibility did come up but sadly won't be available at launch, instead it'll be arriving later down the road. Due to the nature of it being on a console you will not be able to mod it either, which should come as no surprise.

I've spent my fair share of hours in Minecraft on PC but this Xbox 360 version sounds like it'll be well worth checking out. The very idea of jumping online so easily with friends for some mining and adventuring allures me.

Written by: Kyran Morrison

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