During the Developer_Direct presentation, Microsoft announced that Minecraft Legends will release on April 18, 2023. A brand new gameplay trailer was shown, with it showcasing new gameplay elements that will appear in this title.
Legends will have both a story and a PvP mode, with the latter being the mode that was showcased in today’s trailer.
A description of the title is available below, thanks to its listing on the Nintendo eShop:
Discover the mysteries of Minecraft Legends, a new action strategy game. Explore a beautiful land, both familiar and mysterious, full of diverse life, lush biomes, and rich resources. But this paradise is on the brink of destruction – the piglins have arrived, threatening to corrupt the Overworld. 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!
Additionally, during today’s presentation, it was announced that Tango Gameworks has a brand-new game! That game is called Hi-Fi Rush, and it is available… today! You can find it in the Xbox store, or play it for free through Xbox Game Pass.
Minecraft Legends will release on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC on April 18, 2023.