Minecraft? Oh, it’s still on the up and up. Mojang and Microsoft dropped some news that’s got the community buzzing. They’re rolling out this new thing called DLC add-ons, right into the Minecraft Marketplace.
So, Mojang’s kinda likening these add-ons to mods. You know, the stuff that tweaks how things in the game look and act. These little game-changers can be slapped onto existing worlds. Imagine customizing blocks, items, mobs, recipes – basically, if you can dream it, you can probably do it.
Take this, for instance. An add-on could whip up a gravestone that keeps your items safe when you bite the dust. Or, how about linking two spots in the overworld with some fancy new portals? Ever fancied having a pet that no one else has? Yeah, add-ons can do that. And for the homebodies, there’s stuff to pimp out your base with unique furniture. The best part? If you’re playing multiplayer or on Realms, only the host needs to own the add-on. Pretty neat, huh?
Now, don’t go marking your calendars or anything, but as of today, February 20, they’re launching a “preview.” It’s like a sneak peek to test them out and gather player feedback before they go all in.
Oh, and for the modding purists out there, don’t sweat it. Mojang’s not turning its back on non-Marketplace mods. You’re free to sideload mods from the wild wild web, as long as you’re not stepping on the Minecraft EULA’s toes.
So, yeah. That’s the skinny on Minecraft’s latest move. Add-ons. They’re shaking things up, and it sounds like the start of something pretty cool.
