Minecraft Xbox One release date is happening soon.

According to the Vice President of Microsoft Game Studios, Phil Spencer, the Minecraft for Xbox One is "really close" to being finished for release. This update about Minecraft Xbox One release date was made during the Game Developers Conference 2014 that was held last week in San Francisco.

Spencer shared, "I talked to [4J Studios] last night. They feel really good about the progress that they're making. It's their game, and it'd be Mojang's game. We graciously host it on our platform."

He further continued:

But unlike on 360 where they had never been on console before and the developer relationship, I'll say, was very tight from the beginning, this is something that's really in their hands now. They're a full-fledged developer in every sense. They control the [release] date of that, but I'll tell people that we're getting really close. I talked with Notch [aka Mojang founder Markus Persson] last night, and they're really excited about the quality.

But even though the XB1 console version might be done soon, the official Minecraft Xbox One release date "will ultimately be decided by developers Mojang and 4J Studios," as posted on IGN.

Minecraft: Xbox One Edition was first announced during the E3 2013 event last year. According to a post on Computer And Video Games, Minecraft Xbox One edition will come with "larger maps for more complex structures, expanded multiplayer features and enhanced gameplay".

Moreover, the other next-gen version - Minecraft: PS4 Edition is also in development and according to reports; it will arrive after Minecraft Xbox One release.

Meanwhile, the Minecraft Xbox 360 edition has already sold more than 10 million copies since its market release in 2012.

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