Pocket Edition's differences to the Java edition are listed below:
30 million copies of Minecraft: Pocket Edition have been sold over the Android and iOS platforms, making it, ironically, arguably more popular than the PC version (which has sold over 18 million copies). Minecraft PE has been very successful in sales.
The Nether was added in version 0.12.0, and several Redstone related items were added in version 13.0.
Crafting was not included in this update due to GUI difficulties. It also included animals, new blocks, and tools. This update had been advertised as "laying the groundwork for survival mode." It included many bug fixes and behind the scenes upgrades that allowed for Survival Mode to be included. The update was approved by Apple and released on the 17th of February.
On February 11, Daniel Kaplan announced on his Twitter feed that the update was available for Android users. The update was submitted to Apple and Google app stores for approval on February 10 instead. The current version was supposed to be released on February 8 for submission to Apple and Google app stores for approval, but Daniel Kaplan announced on his Twitter feed that it would be delayed due to bugs. A version for iOS devices was confirmed to be released before 2012 during an interview with Mojang, and it was subsequently released on the November 17, 2011. The non-exclusive version was going to be released on September 29 for Android but there were still a few severe bugs that needed to be fixed, so the release was delayed until the 7th of October. The Alpha version was recently released, and it is no longer exclusive to the Xperia PLAY as of October 7, 2011. The Multiplayer mode is cross-platform compatible between Android and iOS.Ī video of an early prototype was released on Twitter, showing the game on the Xperia PLAY. And to make one's imagination one's only limit in creative mode. The goal is to survive and build a house to protect a player from hostile mobs, or enemies, in survival mode. The objective of the game remains the same as its original PC, PlayStation 3 Edition, and Xbox Edition counterparts, where players can build virtual realities in a sandbox-based game. On Decemthe Ender Update (1.0.0) was fully released. The non-exclusive version was going to be released on September 29 for Android but severe bugs needed to be fixed it was released for other Android devices on October 7, 2011.Ī version for iOS devices was confirmed to be released before 2012 and was subsequently released on November 17, 2011. The alpha version was released, and as of Octobecame no longer exclusive to the Xperia PLAY. Minecraft is a trademark of Mojang AB.Notch hinted that he had "Vague plans about porting Minecraft for Android in the future."Ī video of an early prototype was released on Twitter, showing the game on the Xperia PLAY. Maps for Minecraft PE is not developed by Mojang.
To download Minecraft maps into your device you need to have an internet connection. If you are/know the creators of the maps please let us know and we will include the name of the authors in to Minecraft maps. Within a few taps you can start Minecraft Pocket Edition and enjoy the game!Įach Minecraft map has a title and a screenshot for you before you decide to install. There are thousands of maps awaiting for you to play!Īll maps are downloaded and installed on your device automatically.
Maps for Minecraft PE allows you to play tons of Minecraft maps for free. Maps for Minecraft PE is not an official Minecraft product and not officially approved by or associated with Mojang.