Minecraft
4 storiesRelease details for Minecraft include development by Mojang Studios, publishing by Microsoft, Windows PC, and PlayStation 4, supporting platform and preservation comparisons. Articles on Minecraft examine crafting, exploration, co-operation or conflict, patches and platform support.
Xbox Puts Its Franchises on a New XP Track
Xbox launched XP on October 8, 2026, with Kayleen Walters as president. Maria Angelidou-Smith is set to become CEO of Mojang and Minecraft on October 19.
Xbox Is Folding Its Studios Into Its Biggest Acquisitions
A new Xbox restructuring gives Activision control of Halo and shifts other internal studios toward Bethesda and King. The move shows how Microsoft's biggest acquisitions now shape its gaming business.
Minecraft Switch 2 Version Launches in October With Upgrade Path
Mojang has confirmed Minecraft will receive a native Nintendo Switch 2 release on 27 October, featuring enhanced visuals and an upgrade path for existing Switch 1 owners, though upgrade pricing details remain unclear
Xbox Targets 500 Million Daily Players by 2030 Amid Restructuring
Xbox boss Asha Sharma has set a new milestone for Microsoft's gaming division, aiming to reach 500 million daily players by 2030 as part of a wider strategy to recover from recent financial setbacks and major staff cuts