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According to journalist Andrew Marmo,Minecraftlooks to have been given a classification for Xbox Series X/S consoles. AlthoughMinecraftis currently available to play on the Xbox series consoles via backwards compatibility with the Xbox One version, an upgraded “enhanced” version of the game has been teased for a while.
Minecraft for Xbox Series has been rated in Germany (USK).
There is currently no native Xbox Series X or S version of the game. This suggests a current-gen upgrade for the game is imminent.pic.twitter.com/r1tHEL4LOr
— Andrew Marmo (@the_marmolade)August 10, 2025
Another Block in the Wall- When Can We Expect a Native Xbox Series X/S version of Minecraft?
There has been speculation about this next-gen version ofMinecraftsince the start of the generation three years ago. The classification comes from the ratings board in Germany, (the USK), suggesting that the announcement surrounding the Xbox series version is going to be imminent.
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Last March developer Mojang accidentally included prototype ray tracing supporton a preview build available to Xbox insiders. Soon after the discovery, the code was removed with Mojang issuing a statement saying:
“This early prototype code has been removed from Preview and doesn’t signal near future plans to bring raytracing support to consoles.”
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In other news, on Thursday the 17thof AugustMicrosoft announced that it will be closing its Xbox 360 storefront as of next year.At the moment, it is set to close on July 29th, 2024, which still gives gamers plenty of time to purchase any titles that will be lost when the closure happens. According toanalysis from VGCaround 220 digital-only titles will essentially no longer be available for purchase after the closure.
Will you be picking upMinecraftwhen it becomes available for Xbox series X/S? What sort of Enhanced features should be included? Follow @fandomWire on social media to keep up with all the latest gaming andMinecraftnews. Also, let us know your thoughts on Minecraft coming to yet another console in the comments!
Source:Andrew Marmo
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Massimo Castelli is a part of FandomWire’s Video Game Reviewers and News Writers team. With a degree in Journalism and English from the University of Strathclyde and a passion for all things gaming and comic book-related, there is no one more qualified to ramble about video game lore and comic-book trivia than him.
