Minecraft Legends enthusiasts have received disheartening news as Mojang has declared the cessation of development for the action-adventure game. This announcement comes less than a year after the launch of Minecraft Legends.
Initially unveiled at the Xbox and Bethesda Games Showcases in 2022, Minecraft Legends was subsequently released in April 2023. The Minecraft spin-off took the franchise in an RTS-inspired direction, granting players command over various mobs in the franchise. Although the concept seemed promising to some, the execution fell short of expectations for many, with criticism aimed at Minecraft Legends' underwhelming AI and occasionally tedious gameplay. Unfortunately, the brief period of game support has come to an end with its latest update.
The news of Mojang ending support for Minecraft Legends was communicated through a January 10 blog post that detailed a new Lost Legends update. According to the post, the developer intends 'to take a step back from development.' Regrettably, this means no new content, including Lost Legends and Marketplace DLC, will be added to the game. However, the post mentioned that players can claim one more piece of free content, as the Bright-Eyed Hero skin is available in the Minecraft Legends Marketplace.
What is the Name of the Free Skin in Minecraft Legends?
- Bright-Eyed Hero skin
Although the game's development is ending, players did receive some new content at the start of 2024. In the same blog post, Mojang revealed Snow vs Snouts, a new Lost Legend. Additionally, the game will remain playable with no functionality removed, according to the developer. Consequently, players can continue to participate in PvP and co-op.
Despite 3 million players trying out Minecraft Legends within the first couple of weeks of its launch, the end of development for the game does not come as a complete surprise. While matching the success of the original Minecraft would be nearly impossible, Minecraft Legends has encountered criticism and post-launch challenges, with the title receiving only a mixed review average on Steam. Over the past nine months, the developers have endeavored to enhance the gameplay experience. However, these updates were insufficient to keep the game in active development beyond its first anniversary.
It is noteworthy that this news comes only a few months after development support for Minecraft Dungeons concluded. Similar to Minecraft Legends, the game was another spin-off of the incredibly popular original Minecraft. While Mojang has already unveiled new content for the open world of Minecraft, it remains to be seen what other games based on the franchise could be developed in the years ahead.