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Minecraft: Legends

by Blackbird Interactive · published by Xbox Game Studios

Released April 18, 2023 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

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About Minecraft: Legends

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!

The game begins with the player mining in a cave when they are greeted by three beings: Action, Knowledge, and Foresight. These beings are called Hosts, caretakers of the Overworld. These three persuade the player to help them save their world, where a war has broken out between the Nether and the Overworld. The player is then transported to that world. After completing a tutorial, the player must save a few villages from being invaded by piglins from the Nether. Then, the player destroys three nether outposts that are preparing to invade villages. Subsequently, the player destroys nine Nether portals from three different world areas. In each of these three areas, the player has to defeat a piglin boss: "the Devourer," "the Beast," and "the Unbreakable". Once the player destroys all of the portals and defeats all of the bosses, the player fights the final boss: "the Great Hog." Just as the player defeats the Great Hog, it makes a last attempt at destroying the Well of Fate. This backfires and his army is swallowed by a portal that sends them back to the Nether. Then, the Great Hog finally dies. After the battle, there is a grand celebration in the Overworld of their win over the piglins. Not all is well, however. The warrior villagers, who fought alongside the hero, resent the pacifistic villagers who did not, which causes a rift between the two groups. In addition to this, the Hosts have left the world to the Hero's responsibility and moved on.

Release dates by platform

PCApril 18, 2023 · Out now
PlayStation 5April 18, 2023 · Out now
Xbox Series X|SApril 18, 2023 · Out now
Nintendo SwitchApril 18, 2023 · Out now
PlayStation 4April 18, 2023 · Out now
Xbox OneApril 18, 2023 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score715 reviews
Player score6023 ratings on IGDB

Minecraft: Legends FAQ

When did Minecraft: Legends come out?

Minecraft: Legends was released on April 18, 2023 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Is Minecraft: Legends on PlayStation 5?

Yes. Minecraft: Legends launched on PlayStation 5 on April 18, 2023.

Is Minecraft: Legends on Xbox Series X|S?

Yes. Minecraft: Legends launched on Xbox Series X|S on April 18, 2023.

Is Minecraft: Legends on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Minecraft: Legends has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Who is making Minecraft: Legends?

Minecraft: Legends is developed by Blackbird Interactive and Mojang Studios and published by Xbox Game Studios.

Is Minecraft: Legends multiplayer?

Yes. Minecraft: Legends supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.

Is Minecraft: Legends good?

Critics give Minecraft: Legends an average score of 71/100 across 5 reviews.

Minecraft series

9 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Minecraft: Java Edition2011
  2. Minecraft: Story Mode2015
  3. Minecraft Education2016
  4. Minecraft2016
  5. Minecraft: Story Mode - Season Two2017
  6. Minecraft Earth2019
  7. Minecraft Dungeons2020
  8. Minecraft: Legends2023
  9. Minecraft Dungeons II2026

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