Season’s greetings! Owen from Mojang here. I have some exciting news that you might be interested in. It’s about Minecraft – a game that’s sold over 30 million copies to date. Minecraft is a game about breaking and placing blocks. At first, you’ll probably build simple structures to protect against nocturnal monsters. Later on, you might work with your friends to create wonderful, imaginative things.
It can also be about adventuring or watching the sun rise over a blocky ocean. It’s pretty. Brave players battle terrible things in The Nether, which is more scary that pretty. You can also visit a land of mushrooms if it sounds more like your cup of tea.
Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition will be available to download from PSN on December 17th in North America. Minecraft: PlayStation 4 Edition and Minecraft: PS Vita Edition are also being developed, but we don’t have release dates yet. Expect them sometime next year.
I’ve received a few questions concerning the PS3 edition over the past few months, so let’s clear them up before I get thrown off the blog…
Q: Does Minecraft: PS3 Edition feature everything from the other versions of Minecraft?
Minecraft: PS3 Edition comes with everything present in other console versions. They’re pretty much identical to play, and will be developed in tandem from now on.
Q: Will Minecraft: PS3 Edition feature DLC texture packs and skins?
Downloadable skins and texture packs will be available from PSN soon after release.
Q: Will there be PlayStation-specific content?
PlayStation-specific skins and texture packs would be cool! Fingers crossed, eh?
Q: Will Minecraft: PS3 Edition feature Remote Play or compatibility with the PS4 or PS Vita editions?
We don’t know yet, sorry. We’ll let you know as soon as we do.
Q: Does Herobrine feature in Minecraft: PS3 Edition?
Probably not.
That’s it for now! I’ll do my best to answer any more queries you have below! Merry Christmas/Nadolig Llawen everyone!
Owen – @bopogamel
I do not see on the psn store in USA
@250 It is. Minecraft 360 has Title Update 13. They stopped updating it to release the PS3 version. Both will be updated together.
@251 Its not available…yet
So does anyone know at what time it is going to be available?
I do not see in PSN store in USA
Its still not on the psn store for me.
How come its not out yet at PSN?
I CANT WAIT FOR MINECRAFT ITS TOMORROW!!!!!!!!!!!!! Free for PS Plus?
so its december 17th now and i can’t find it in the ps store any ideas or know the exact time it’ll launch
if anyone wants to play mine craft together just send a request, it’ll be fun!
@258 Its not free for PS+
@259 When the store updates later today.
@261 what time do you think that will be
So my questionis what time will it be released today December 17th 2013?
Cant wait :). Have it on xbox but none of my friends are on xbox anymore so…
@260 add me baddog56789
@264 I don’t play xbox as much as I used to, but I held onto it.
I’m super pumped about this. Spent HUNDREDS of hours playing the 360 edition and I’m glad that this version comes with a platinum. Can’t wait to play it again on PS4 with everyone too.
Ive got a question will it be free for regular PS members? when it comes out?
@268 Nope. Its not free at all.
Minecraft: Playstation 3 Edition is coming Wednesday, December 18th
https://mojang.com/2013/12/minecraft-is-coming-to-ps3-this-week/
Why ppl keep asking if its free?
Why should it be free?
ooooh comeon man !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How come it’s not on the Playstation store yet? Dec. 17 is release date, yet it’s 12:06 PM Here.
I just got on to playstation store and I couldn’t find it…
@270 They figured the PS3 version should be, but its not.
@273 Not til later today.
Why do other sites say its available the 18th and this one says the 17th and when it does come out will there be an update
Will there be cross buy. If i buy on my ps3 will I have to buy it again on my vita / ps4?
Why would it be free ? Its a game… Do people ask if call of duty will be free when it comes out ? Idiots….
Also, there will be a demo/tria for minecraft, where you can play for 60mins on the tutorial island
So, at what time is it going to be available?
@278 Yes, it was asked on the first page.
@277 No comment.
I CANT WAIT. any new details yet :D
Yes, the game will be unavailable for those who are impatient.
At what time do you think Minecraft will be available for purchase in North America?
@174 – Clearly in my opinion, Notch should have released Minecraft on Steam – but he did not…. Now my other question: Will there be the Skyrim and coming-soon Mass Effect DLCs for PS3 version?
Edit: to @284: Skyrim and Mass Effect DLCs for Minecraft PS3 version.
Is there a price out yet at least!
Time of Release: The PSN Store usually updates between 12:00 – 9:00 P.M. (CST). So don’t expect it until later this afternoon or evening! Just be patient, please!
Price: Since the X-Box 360 version is $19.99, ours will most likely be the same.
For other answers, please scroll through the pages to find them! Other then that, calm down and just wait it out! You’ll most likely be notified on here when it becomes available.
@285 Currently, I have no information regarding DLC but there will probably be some in the future!
As for now, I’m finishing up my lunch break and heading back to work. Have a nice day everyone!
YAYY Finally infomation thats useful!!]
So where the hell is it?
Omg it’s today!! What time is this gonna be out on store tho???
Stop complaining that its not here it will be avalible to buy by tonight just wait.
God some of you act like ungrateful little 5 year old brats shut your mouths and wait till it come out.
Where’s my minecraft? I been waiting since midnight…
Really JCUBED are you that stupid or what IT COMES OUT TONIGHT JUST LIKE EVERY PSN STORE UPDATE.
yes finally my wish came true
Apparently, nobody can look for the answers which are on several dozen posts! Read Comment 287 and others to find out your answers!
I know right Crimson its like these people have an IQ of 3. They must not be able to read we tell them over and over again yet they keep posting the same thing its getting really annoying.