Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developers Mojang Studios and Blackbird Interactive have announced a new Minecraft spin-off game called Minecraft Legends.

The game is similar in style to Minecraft Dungeons, but is more of an action strategy game where players unite the mobs of the overworld to resist an invasion from the Nether. It is planned to launch in 2023 for Switch and other platforms.

Check out the trailer below, along with some additional details:

About

Discover the mysteries of Minecraft Legends, a new action strategy game. Explore a gentle land of rich resources and lush biomes on the brink of destruction. The ravaging piglins have arrived, and it’s up to you to inspire your allies and lead them in strategic battles to save the Overworld!

Key Features

• Discover the Mysteries – Learn the story of Minecraft Legends and explore its new, yet familiar world, while experiencing the Minecraft Universe in an exciting new way in this new action strategy game.
• Dynamic World – Explore a beautiful land, both familiar and mysterious, full of diverse life, lush biomes, and rich resources needed to build your defenses and defeat the piglin invasion.
• Epic Battles – Inspire unexpected friends to form valuable alliances and lead them in strategic battles to protect their home. Take the fight to the piglins before their Nether corruption devours the Overworld!
• Player-versus-Player – Challenge your friends –or team-up with them – in exciting battles as you defend your village and lead your allies to defeat your opponents.

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