Minecraft Legends is the much anticipated action and strategy title from Mojang Studios. It was revealed during Microsoft’s Developer Direct and announced for release on April 18. The game will be available on Xbox One, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and PC. Subscribers to Game Pass can play at no extra cost when it launches on PC and Xbox.
Fight Against the Piglin Invasion
The central mission in Legends is to protect the surface from a Piglin invasion. During Developer Direct it was confirmed that players can also face off in 4v4 battles against friends and other opponents. In PvP matches, the objective is to destroy the enemy base while building and strengthening one’s own. The developers emphasize that defense is as crucial as attack in this build. Legends invites players to journey through a peaceful land filled with vibrant biomes and abundant resources, both familiar and mysterious. Yet this serene realm faces a dramatic shift as the Piglin invasion begins to threaten the Overworld. Players will forge alliances and traverse into the dangerous Nether, forming unexpected friendships with familiar mobs from the Minecraft universe to lead strategic battles against invaders.
Each battle features a procedurally generated map, ensuring no two adventures are the same. In the story campaign, players explore a world rich with treasure and danger, encounter familiar mobs, meet mysterious new characters, and strategize with allies to repel the Piglin threat.
Waiting for the Premiere
Legends sets a bold new course for the series by transforming the blocky survival legacy into a fully realized action strategy experience. The game will be playable on Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, Windows 10/11, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5/4, Steam and Nintendo Switch on April 18. System requirements for PC are included below for those planning to play on a computer.
Minimum computer requirements
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Operating System: Windows 10 (May 2020 Update or later) or Windows 11. Processor: Core i5 2.8 GHz or equivalent. Memory: 8GB of RAM. Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 or AMD Radeon 285 or Intel HD 520 or equivalent DX12 GPU. DirectX: Version 12. Storage: 24GB of available space.
Recommended computer requirements
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Operating System: Windows 10 (May 2020 Update or later) or Windows 11. Processor: Core i5 3.4 GHz or equivalent. Memory: 8GB of RAM. Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD FX-4100 Graphics. DirectX: Version 12. Network: Broadband Internet connection. Storage: 24GB of available space.
Minecraft Legends – Gameplay Trailer
As fans anticipate the journey, the gameplay trailer highlights the game’s blend of action and strategy. The visuals showcase epic battles, expansive biomes, and the way players will cooperate to defend their realms. The trailer confirms the game’s release pattern across consoles and PC, and hints at the depth of tactics players will employ in both cooperative and competitive modes. The presentation underscores the shift from a pure survival focus to a nuanced strategy experience that leverages familiar Minecraft elements in fresh ways. — Mojang Studios