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Key art by Mojang Studios

Minecraft Dungeons is an action-adventure role-playing video game developed by Mojang Studios and Double Eleven, and published by Xbox Game Studios on Windows and Xbox, and Mojang Studios on other platforms. It was released on May 26, 2020, for Windows (via minecraftdungeons.net and Microsoft Store), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4, on September 15, 2020, for Xbox Cloud Gaming, on November 10, 2020, for the Xbox Series X|S, and on September 22, 2021, for Steam for Windows.<ref name="Website"/>

Originally conceived as a singleplayer<ref name=":0">Template:Citation</ref> game for the Nintendo 3DS,<ref>Template:Ytl</ref> Minecraft Dungeons takes inspiration from classic dungeon crawlers. It also features music by Peter Hont, Johan Johnson, Samuel Åberg, Eugnosis, Rostislav Trifonov, and Grant Kirkhope.

Purchase and availability[edit]

The Standard Edition of the game is available for US$19.99 (Can$25.99, €19.99, £16.74, A$29.95, NZ$39.95, S$29.95). It is included with Xbox Game Pass for Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

The Template:MCD released on July 28, 2021. It is available for US$19.99 (Can$25.99, €19.99, £16.74, A$29.95, NZ$39.95, S$29.95) and includes all six DLCs along with content from the former Hero Pass.

Minecraft Dungeons: Ultimate Edition also released on July 28, 2021. It is available for US$39.99 (Can$51.99, €39.99, £33.49, A$59.95, NZ$63.95, S$57.75) and includes the base game and all contents of the Ultimate DLC Bundle. The physical version released on October 26, 2021 (released for the Nintendo Switch in Australia and New Zealand at a later date).

The DLC packs are also available separately for US$5.99 (Can$7.69, €5.99, £4.99, A$9.05, NZ$8.70, S$8.70) each.

There are also Template:MCDes that are available for US$3.99 (Can$5.29, €3.99, £3.29, A$5.95, NZ$5.90, S$5.70) each. These will allow players to receive more content from partaking in Template:MCDs.

The game is available on the following platforms:

Windows 7+
Xbox One (Xbox One X enhanced)
Xbox Series X|S
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 4 (PlayStation 4 Pro enhanced)
PlayStation 5 (via backward compatibility)

The game is also playable on Xbox Cloud Gaming (requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). For more information, visit the official web page. For a list of compatible devices, visit this page on Xbox Support. For information on how to get Xbox Cloud Gaming on the Steam Deck, visit this page on Microsoft Support. The game supports touch controls on Xbox Cloud Gaming.

There are two different editions of the game:

Standard Edition
Minecraft Dungeons: Ultimate Edition

Discontinued editions:

Minecraft Dungeons Hero Edition

There are three available passes for the game:

Cloudy Climb Adventure Pass
Luminous Night Adventure Pass
Fauna Faire Adventure Pass

Gameplay[edit]

Template:Main Template:See also The game supports up to four players and features various new weapons, items, and mobs, as well as a variety of environments to explore and an overarching quest that sees the player characters, heroes, face off against a main antagonist, called the Arch-Illager. The game has specific quests and locations, along with procedurally generated elements.<ref name = "IGNDungeons">Minecraft: Dungeons announced for PC - IGN, September 29, 2018</ref> The player is not restricted to one class, and can pick up more armor or weapons and use them. Players cannot build or mine because the game is focused on action/adventure. The game takes place both above ground and below. Players can replay levels they have previously beaten. There is a camp "hub" that takes place in part of the tutorial mission, the Squid Coast, with shops unlockable by saving merchants. Missions are procedurally generated, and Mojang was considering using level generation seeds.<ref>Template:Link</ref>

Players can choose a character from a variety of heroes provided, with additional heroes available as paid DLC. Character creator skins as well as skins purchased in regular Minecraft are not available for use in Minecraft Dungeons.

Hero[edit]

Template:Main The hero is the character that the player controls in the game. When starting a game, the player can choose a cosmetic hero that they can use throughout the game. All of the heroes are purely cosmetic and do not offer special exclusive benefits.

When selecting a hero, all loot, levels, and progress gained stays only on that hero and does not carry over into other heroes that the player plays as. If the player started a game with a hero, but changed their mind and wants to play as a different hero with different loot, they can duplicate the hero with the same loot the original hero had.

Missions[edit]

Template:Main When the player starts up the game for the first time, the hero that they select begins at the Squid Coast. They then progress throughout the other missions, such as the Creeper Woods, until they reach the final mission of the base game, the Obsidian Pinnacle. Sometimes a mission can generate a room that allows access to a secret mission, such as the Creepy Crypt, the Lower Temple, the Soggy Cave, Arch Haven, or the Underhalls. Other missions can be accessed by proceeding through the missions normally, such as Pumpkin Pastures, Redstone Mines, the Desert Temple and Highblock Halls. Most of the missions of the main story with the Arch-Illager take place on the mainland. Other missions are available only through the DLC packs. The secret mission, ???, requires heroes to collect all nine runes after defeating the Arch-Illager.

Items[edit]

Template:Main Weapons are tools that can be used to damage entities with either melee or ranged attacks. They can be enchanted to increase their effectiveness.

Armor is used to protect the hero from damage and provide additional health. It can be enchanted to increase its effectiveness as well as provide miscellaneous uses to the hero, like a burning aura through the burning enchantment or a chilling aura that slows mobs through the chilling enchantment, both of which doesn't necessarily boost protection, but provide more utility to the hero.

Artifacts are objects that the hero can use to gain a significant power-up, damage foes, heal allies, etc. They behave like spells which provide an effect and are on a cooldown timer. The effectiveness of artifacts can be augmented through certain armor enchantments.

Consumables are non-equipable items that randomly drop during gameplay to restore health, ammo and provide temporary positive Status effects to the hero as well as deal massive splash damage to foes.

Cosmetics include capes, emotes, flairs, and pets that provide no functional benefit to the hero and are designed for cosmetics and looks. Capes can either be obtained by players who own the Hero Pass, are free or were obtained by completing a set amount of Seasonal Trials. Pet cosmetics are either free, require the player to purchase DLC to be equipped, or by completing a set amount of Seasonal Trials.

Heroes can gift weapons, armor and artifacts to heroes made by other players by interacting with the gift wrapper.

Enchantments[edit]

Template:Main Weapons and armor collected throughout the game possess randomly selected enchantments that, once activated by spending enchantment points obtained by leveling up, augment and alter the properties of the equipment. Equipment can appear with up to three enchantment slots each possessing a maximum of three enchantments to select from of which one can be activated. Enchantments are specific to the equipment type they appear on; ranged weapons enchantments never appear on armor, for instance.

Enchantments can enhance damage output, increase defense, apply positive or negative Status Effects, restore or increase health and speed, spawn consumables, emeralds, bees, escape death, and more.

Mobs[edit]

Template:Main Mobs (short for "mobiles") are creatures encountered throughout the game. Most in Minecraft Dungeons are hostile and attempt to destroy the hero on sight, some are passive and never attack, and few are neutral that attack only if the hero attacks it first. Mobs summoned by the hero are friendly, cannot be directly damaged by the hero, and attack hostile mobs.

There are four broad types of hostile mobs that the heroes fight in the game: mobs, enchanted mobs, powerful mobs, and bosses.

Defeating mobs gives the hero experience and they often drop emeralds, consumables, weapons, and armor.

Throughout the game, mobs ambush the hero and a rising gate blocks further progression until all mobs that spawned in the ambush are defeated. The Arch-Illager can be seen initiating most of the ambushes on the Mainland.

Synopsis[edit]

Minecraft Dungeons is set in the same universe as Minecraft.<ref name="Website"/> Unlike Minecraft, which is a sandbox, the game features a linear, story-driven campaign, and cinematics. The opening cinematic tells the story of an outcast Illager named Archie, who was rejected by all those who he met. One day, he stumbled upon a powerful artifact known as the "Orb of Dominance," which granted him great powers but also began to influence his decision making. The power-hungry "Template:DuEntityLink" then sought vengeance on all those who wronged him, and soon subjugated the world with his new army, raiding villages, forcing villagers to work as slave labor, and leaving only chaos behind. It's now up to the hero to stand up against the Arch-Illager's tyranny in order to defeat him and save the world.<ref>Template:Ytl</ref>

The hero explores various locations in their quest to stop the Arch-Illager, fighting his army and completing quests in order to pass on to the next mission. Ultimately, they face the Arch-Illager in his castle, defeating him and shattering the Orb of Dominance in the process, which frees Archie from its influence. Afterward, they show kindness to Archie, much to his surprise, and together they celebrate that evil has been defeated and the world saved, though the Orb is later shown to be rebuilding itself.

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All of the season pass DLCs that have come to Minecraft Dungeons.

The DLC packs continue the story as follows:

In Jungle Awakens, one of the orb fragments creates the Template:DuEntityLink and various other monsters out of the jungle flora. The hero manages to destroy the shard and frees the jungle.

In Creeping Winter, another orb fragment corrupts a Template:DuEntityLink, covering the island in an eternal winter. The hero must defeat the Template:DuEntityLink, destroy the shard and rid the island of its eternal winter.

In Howling Peaks, another orb fragment lands on top of a mountain, corrupting the fabled Template:DuEntityLink. The hero must leap up the mountain and defeat the corrupted protector of the sanctum.

In Flames of the Nether, the hero travels to The Nether. The Orb of Dominance is not in this DLC, therefore there is not a main boss. The only hint of a narrative in this DLC alludes to the hero's portal breaking, and having to find a new one.

In Hidden Depths, an orb fragment crashes into the Ocean corrupting an Template:DuEntityLink. The hero must dive deep into the depths of the sea and defeat the Template:DuEntityLink.

In Echoing Void, it is discovered that the Template:DuEntityLink had survived its assumed destruction atop the Obsidian Pinnacle. With the reborn orb's existence threatening to cause The End to bleed into The Overworld, it is up to the hero to travel to the endless void between worlds and put an end to the Template:DuEntityLink for good.

Development[edit]

The game was announced at MINECON Earth 2018.<ref name = "IGNDungeons"/> It appears as a visually enhanced version of the base Minecraft game, but has a different gameplay style.<ref>Mojang announces Minecraft: Dungeons - Polygon, September 29, 2018</ref> The game is inspired by classic dungeon crawlers<ref name="Website"/> and, according to Marc Watson, was originally "made up of the remnants of the Scrolls team".<ref name=":0" /> On September 17, 2019, Double Eleven announced that they are assisting Mojang Studios and Xbox Game Studios with development, particularly with multiplayer and the console versions.<ref>Template:Link</ref>

Minecraft Dungeons was given an April 2020 release date in November 2019,<ref>Template:Link</ref> though this date was delayed to May 26, 2020, due to the outbreak of COVID-19.<ref name=delayed>Template:Mcnet</ref> The closed beta for the game ran from March 25 to April 24, 2020.<ref>Template:Cite</ref><ref>Template:Tweet</ref>

Supported languages[edit]

According to this page:

Languages	Interface	Full Audio	Subtitles
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Latin American Spanish	Template:Tc	Template:Tc	Template:Tc
Swedish	Template:Tc	Template:Tc	Template:Tc
Traditional Chinese	Template:Tc	Template:Tc	Template:Tc

System requirements[edit]

According to this page:

Component	Template:OS
OS	Windows 7/8/8.1 (64-bit with the latest updates), Windows 10 (November 2019 Update or later), or Windows 11
Processor	Intel Core i5 2.8 GHz or equivalent
Graphics drivers	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, AMD Radeon HD 7870, or equivalent DX11 GPU
Memory	8 GB RAM or more and 2 GB VRAM or more
Storage space	6 GB available space
DirectX version	11 or later
Display	800x600
Notes	Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Performance increases with higher-end systems. Not supported on Windows in S mode. Some functionality not supported on Windows 7/8/8.1

Media[edit]

Guide to Minecraft Dungeons: A Handbook for Heroes[edit]

Template:Main

Guide to Minecraft Dungeons: A Handbook for Heroes is a guide book for Minecraft Dungeons that was released on May 26, 2020 as a hardcover and e-book.<ref name=MCDguide1>Guide to Minecraft Dungeons Hardcover Book – Minecraft Shop</ref><ref name=MCDguide2>Amazon.com: Guide to Minecraft Dungeons: A Handbook for Heroes (9781984818713): Mojang Ab, The Official Minecraft Team: Books</ref>

Minecraft Dungeons: The Rise of the Arch-Illager[edit]

Template:Main

Minecraft Dungeons: The Rise of the Arch-Illager is a novel about the background story on the origins of the Arch-Illager by American author Matt Forbeck. It was published by Del Rey Books on July 7, 2020 in North America and on July 9, 2020 in the United Kingdom.<ref>Rise of the Arch-Illager – Minecraft.net</ref><ref name=DungeonsNovel>Minecraft Dungeons: The Rise of the Arch-Illager by Matt Forbeck</ref> It was released as a hardcover, e-book, and audio book all of which were available to purchase on the same day.<ref name=DungeonsNovel/>

Merchandise[edit]

LEGO[edit]

Template:Main Minecraft Dungeons also has its own LEGO set called "21163 The Redstone Battle", which features the four main heroes Valorie, Hex, Hal and Adriene along with the Redstone Monstrosity and the Redstone Golem, as well as a Piggy Bank. It was released on June 1st, 2020. Another Minecraft Dungeons LEGO set was revealed which is called "21176 The Jungle Abomination" which features the two heroes of the Jungle Awakens, a Mossy Skeleton, an Iron Golem, an enchanted Creeper, a Poison-Quill Vine and the Jungle Abomination itself. It was released on August 1st, 2021.

Gallery[edit]

Minecraft Dungeons logo

Minecraft Dungeons logo
Minecraft Dungeons PNG logo

Minecraft Dungeons PNG logo
Minecraft Dungeons in‑game logo

Minecraft Dungeons in‑game logo
Minecraft Dungeons png in‑game logo

Minecraft Dungeons png in‑game logo
An old unused Minecraft Dungeons logo, presumably made early in development.

An old unused Minecraft Dungeons logo, presumably made early in development.
Minecraft Dungeons vertical key art

Minecraft Dungeons vertical key art
Minecraft Dungeons horizontal key art

Minecraft Dungeons horizontal key art
Minecraft Dungeons vertical key art with old logo.

Minecraft Dungeons vertical key art with old logo.
Minecraft Dungeons horizontal key art with old logo.

Minecraft Dungeons horizontal key art with old logo.
The map of the Mainland where many of the levels and the Tower are located.

The map of the Mainland where many of the levels and the Tower are located.
The old pre-Stronghold and pre-Tower map of the Mainland.

The old pre-Stronghold and pre-Tower map of the Mainland.
The map of the Island Realms.

The map of the Island Realms.
The map of the Other Dimensions.

The map of the Other Dimensions.
Jungle Awakens DLC map

Jungle Awakens DLC map
Creeping Winter DLC map

Creeping Winter DLC map
Howling Peaks DLC map

Howling Peaks DLC map
Flames of the Nether DLC map

Flames of the Nether DLC map
Hidden Depths DLC map

Hidden Depths DLC map
The Stronghold map from the Echoing Void DLC.

The Stronghold map from the Echoing Void DLC.
Echoing Void DLC map

Echoing Void DLC map
The four main heroes of Minecraft Dungeons.

The four main heroes of Minecraft Dungeons.
A preview of the Desert Temple area in Minecraft Dungeons. This image is also used as the loading screen.

A preview of the Desert Temple area in Minecraft Dungeons. This image is also used as the loading screen.
A preview of the Redstone Mines area in Minecraft Dungeons.

A preview of the Redstone Mines area in Minecraft Dungeons.
The Redstone Monstrosity as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.

The Redstone Monstrosity as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
The Fiery Forge as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.

The Fiery Forge as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
The Desert Temple as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.

The Desert Temple as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
Valorie, in the Creeper Woods as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.

Valorie, in the Creeper Woods as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
Valorie attacking a skeleton, in the Creeper Woods as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.

Valorie attacking a skeleton, in the Creeper Woods as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
The Great Hammer being equipped on Valorie as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.

The Great Hammer being equipped on Valorie as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
The Corrupted Beacon being equipped on Valorie as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.

The Corrupted Beacon being equipped on Valorie as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
Hal reviving Valorie as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.

Hal reviving Valorie as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
The Key Golem as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.

The Key Golem as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
Soggy Swamp as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.

Soggy Swamp as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
Pumpkin Pastures as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.

Pumpkin Pastures as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
Archie after being corrupted by evil and becoming the Arch-Illager.

Archie after being corrupted by evil and becoming the Arch-Illager.
Archie grabbing the Orb Of Dominance and becoming the Arch-Illager.

Archie grabbing the Orb Of Dominance and becoming the Arch-Illager.
The Orb of Dominance

The Orb of Dominance
Screenshot from the Steam page.

Screenshot from the Steam page.
Screenshot from the Steam page.

Screenshot from the Steam page.
Screenshot from the Steam page.

Screenshot from the Steam page.
Screenshot from the Steam page.

Screenshot from the Steam page.
Screenshot from the Steam page.

Screenshot from the Steam page.

References[edit]

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Minecraft Dungeons: Difference between revisions

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Contents

Purchase and availability[edit]

Gameplay[edit]

Hero[edit]

Missions[edit]

Items[edit]

Enchantments[edit]

Mobs[edit]

Synopsis[edit]

Development[edit]

Supported languages[edit]

System requirements[edit]

Media[edit]

Guide to Minecraft Dungeons: A Handbook for Heroes[edit]

Minecraft Dungeons: The Rise of the Arch-Illager[edit]

Merchandise[edit]

LEGO[edit]

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

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+* Windows
+** Microsoft Store
+*** [https://minecraft.net/store/minecraft-dungeons-ultimate-edition minecraft.net]
+*** [https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9NZ12RV7B7R3 xbox.com]
+** [https://store.steampowered.com/sub/620265 Steam]
+* [https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9NKFWVBDLC2W Xbox One/Series X&#124;S]
+* Nintendo Switch
+** {{Tooltip|US|United States}} ([https://nintendo.com/store/products/minecraft-dungeons-ultimate-edition-switch Digital]) ([https://nintendo.com/store/products/minecraft-dungeons-ultimate-edition-na Physical])
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+** [https://store.nintendo.co.uk/minecraft-dungeons-ultimate-edition-P00081 {{Tooltip|UK|United Kingdom}} (Physical)]
+** <small>{{Tooltip|AU|Australia}}/{{Tooltip|NZ|New Zealand}} ([https://ec.nintendo.com/bundles/70070000012478/redirect Digital]) ([https://store.nintendo.com.au/minecraft-dungeons-ultimate-edition.html Physical])</small>
+* [https://playstation.com/games/minecraft-dungeons#buynow PlayStation 4]
+'''Xbox Cloud Gaming'''
+* [https://xbox.com/cloud-gaming Information]
+* [https://support.microsoft.com/topic/43dd011b-0ce8-4810-8302-965be6d53296 Steam Deck]
+}}{{Q|'''DUNGEONS PRIMER''' – Dungeons is perfect for any Minecraft fan looking for a brand new challenge. It might look fairly familiar, but it plays completely differently to what you'd expect. For the uninitiated, here's a quick guide to get you up to speed on this epic new blockbuster.|''Guide to Minecraft Dungeons:<br />A Handbook for Heroes''}}[[File:Minecraft Dungeons horizontal key art.jpg|250px|thumb|Key art by Mojang Studios]]
-'''''Minecraft Dungeons''''' is a 2020 [[dungeon crawler]] video game developed by [[Mojang Studios]] and [[Double Eleven (company)|Double Eleven]] and published by [[Xbox Game Studios]]. It is a [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] of the [[sandbox video game]] ''[[Minecraft]]'' and was released for [[Nintendo Switch]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Windows]], and [[Xbox One]] in May 2020, and for [[Xbox Series X/S]] in February 2021. It was also adapted into an [[arcade video game]] by [[Raw Thrills]]. The arcade version released in May 2021.
+'''''Minecraft Dungeons''''' is an action-adventure role-playing video game developed by [[Mojang Studios]] and [[Double Eleven]], and published by {{w|Xbox Game Studios}} on Windows and Xbox, and Mojang Studios on other platforms. It was released on May 26, 2020, for Windows (via minecraftdungeons.net and Microsoft Store), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 4, on September 15, 2020, for Xbox Cloud Gaming, on November 10, 2020, for the Xbox Series X&#124;S, and on September 22, 2021, for Steam for Windows.<ref name="Website"/>
-''Minecraft Dungeons'' received mixed reviews, with most critics deeming the game fun and charming, and praising its visuals and music. However, its simple gameplay and use of [[procedural generation]] were met with a more mixed reception, with its short story and lack of depth criticized.
+Originally conceived as a singleplayer<ref name=":0">{{Citation|url=https://reddit.com/r/MinecraftDungeons/comments/rgnmdn/so_no_multiplayer_in_the_tower|title=So... No multiplayer in the tower.|author=Marc_IRL|website=Reddit|date=2021-12-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211215091407/https://reddit.com/r/MinecraftDungeons/comments/rgnmdn/so_no_multiplayer_in_the_tower|section=Comment section of the post}}</ref> game for the {{w|Nintendo 3DS}},<ref>{{ytl|PZDyj2t4FDc|Minecraft Dungeons Diaries: Origins|Minecraft|October 25, 2019}}</ref> ''Minecraft Dungeons'' takes inspiration from classic dungeon crawlers. It also features music by [[Peter Hont]], Johan Johnson, [[Samuel Åberg]], Eugnosis, Rostislav Trifonov, and {{w|Grant Kirkhope}}.
-==Gameplay==
+== Purchase and availability ==
-Unlike ''[[Minecraft]]'', ''Minecraft Dungeons'' does not feature an [[open world]] nor mining or building. Instead, it is a point-and-click [[hack and slash]]-styled<ref name="gr">{{cite web |last1=Avard |first1=Alex |title=Minecraft Dungeons review: "A more approachable entry point for the hack and slash genre" |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/minecraft-dungeons-review/ |website=[[GamesRadar+]] |date=May 22, 2020 |access-date=May 25, 2020 |archive-date=November 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201109085300/https://www.gamesradar.com/minecraft-dungeons-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="pcgn">{{cite web |last1=Maxwell |first1=Ben |title=Minecraft Dungeons review – my first Diablo |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft-dungeons/review |website=[[PCGamesN]] |date=May 22, 2020 |access-date=May 25, 2020 |archive-date=June 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604195825/https://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft-dungeons/review |url-status=live }}</ref> [[dungeon crawler]], rendered from an [[Isometric video game graphics|isometric perspective]].<ref name="bi">{{Cite news|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/new-minecraft-game-diablo-xbox-pc-ps4-nintendo-switch-2020-5?r=US&IR=T|title=A new 'Minecraft' game is out today, and it shakes up the iconic series with a bold new hack-and-slash style of gameplay you can play with a friend|last=Gilbert|first=Ben|date=May 26, 2020|work=Business Insider|access-date=May 29, 2020|archive-date=June 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607145043/https://www.businessinsider.com/new-minecraft-game-diablo-xbox-pc-ps4-nintendo-switch-2020-5?r=US&IR=T|url-status=live}}</ref> Players explore [[procedural generation#Video games|procedurally generated]] and hand crafted dungeons filled with randomly-generated monsters and also deal with traps, puzzles, bosses and finding treasure.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/11/minecraft-dungeons-is-a-blocky-smash-and-slash-adventure/|title='Minecraft Dungeons' is a blocky, smash-and-slash adventure|work=[[Engadget]]|language=en|access-date=June 11, 2019|archive-date=June 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190611125946/https://www.engadget.com/2019/06/11/minecraft-dungeons-is-a-blocky-smash-and-slash-adventure/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/e3/2019/6/10/18660635/minecraft-dungeons-release-date-xbox-one-pc-ps4-e3-2019|title=Minecraft Dungeons is simple, Diablo-inspired fun for the family|last=Campbell|first=Colin|date=June 10, 2019|work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|access-date=June 11, 2019|archive-date=June 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190611060918/https://www.polygon.com/e3/2019/6/10/18660635/minecraft-dungeons-release-date-xbox-one-pc-ps4-e3-2019|url-status=live}}</ref> There is no [[character class|class]] system; players can use any weapon or armor they wish.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/minecraft-dungeons-is-diablo-for-people-who-are-intimidated-by-diablo|title=Minecraft Dungeons is Diablo for People Who Are Intimidated by Diablo|last=McCarthy|first=Caty|date=June 10, 2019|website=[[Gamer Network#Editorial websites|USgamer]]|language=en|access-date=June 11, 2019|archive-date=June 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190611001159/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/minecraft-dungeons-is-diablo-for-people-who-are-intimidated-by-diablo|url-status=dead}}</ref> The game includes a four-player [[local multiplayer|local]] and [[online multiplayer]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/06/09/minecraft-dungeons-release-window-announced-e3-2019|title=Minecraft Dungeons Release Window Announced - E3 2019|last=Marks|first=Tom|date=June 9, 2019|work=[[IGN]]|language=en-US|access-date=June 10, 2019|archive-date=June 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190610134744/https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/06/09/minecraft-dungeons-release-window-announced-e3-2019|url-status=live}}</ref>
+The ''Standard Edition'' of the game is available for {{w|United States dollar|US$}}19.99 ({{w|Canadian dollar|Can$}}25.99, {{w|Euro|€}}19.99, {{w|Pound sterling|£}}16.74, {{w|Australian dollar|A$}}29.95, {{w|New Zealand dollar|NZ$}}39.95, {{w|Singapore dollar|S$}}29.95). It is included with Xbox Game Pass for Console, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
-== Plot ==
+The {{MCD|Ultimate DLC Bundle}} released on July 28, 2021. It is available for US$19.99 (Can$25.99, €19.99, £16.74, A$29.95, NZ$39.95, S$29.95) and includes all six DLCs along with content from the former Hero Pass.
-''Minecraft Dungeons'' is set in the same fictional world as ''Minecraft'', known as the "Overworld", consisting of rough 3D objects—mainly cubes and fluids, and commonly called "blocks"—representing various materials, and inhabited by both peaceful and hostile [[Mob (gaming)|mobs]]. Unlike 'Minecraft', the game features a linear, story-driven campaign, and [[cutscene]]s.
-The opening cutscene tells the story of a villager named Archie, who was driven away by his people. While searching for a new home, he was forced to leave every village he found due to Villagers not allowing him to live with them. One day, Archie stumbled upon a powerful artifact known as the Orb of Dominance, which granted him magic powers but also corrupted him. Now known as the "Arch-Illager", he sought vengeance on all those who wronged him and subjugated numerous villages with his newly acquired army. Players assume the role of heroes who embark on a quest to defeat the Arch-Illager while liberating oppressed villages, fighting monsters, and completing various quests. Ultimately, the players face the Arch-Illager in his castle and destroy the Orb of Dominance, freeing Archie from its influence. Rather than punish Archie for his actions, the players show him kindness and forgiveness and quickly befriend him. As the players and Archie depart, the Orb is shown to be rebuilding itself. It is then found by an Enderman who picks up the orb and goes into the End. The last scene in the cutscene shows an Endersent climbing out of the portal. In the game, after defeating Archie, players unlock new difficulties that make the game more challenging but provide better rewards.
+''Minecraft Dungeons: Ultimate Edition'' also released on July 28, 2021. It is available for US$39.99 (Can$51.99, €39.99, £33.49, A$59.95, NZ$63.95, S$57.75) and includes the base game and all contents of the Ultimate DLC Bundle. The physical version released on October 26, 2021 (released for the Nintendo Switch in Australia and New Zealand at a later date).
-=== Downloadable content ===
+The DLC packs are also available separately for US$5.99 (Can$7.69, €5.99, £4.99, A$9.05, NZ$8.70, S$8.70) each.
-There are six expansion packs that continue the story of the game:
-* In ''Jungle Awakens'', the players travel to a jungle that has been corrupted by a shard of the Orb of Dominance, turning its inhabitants into violent monsters. At the end of the expansion, the players face a [[Boss (video games)|boss]], the "Jungle Abomination", before destroying the Orb shard and liberating the jungle of its corruption.
+There are also {{MCD|Adventure Pass}}es that are available for US$3.99 (Can$5.29, €3.99, £3.29, A$5.95, NZ$5.90, S$5.70) each. These will allow players to receive more content from partaking in {{MCD|Seasonal Adventure}}s.
-* In ''Creeping Winter'', the location is changed to an island trapped in an eternal winter and the final boss is the "Wretched Wraith", but the premise remains the same.
-* In ''Howling Peaks'', the location is the windswept peaks of a mountain and the final boss is the "Tempest Golem".
-* ''Flames of the Nether'', set in the Nether, is the only expansion to feature no story elements.
-* ''Hidden Depths'' returns to the premise of the first three expansions, and has players travel to the murky bottom of a deep ocean corrupted by an Orb shard. The final boss is the "Ancient Guardian".
-* ''Echoing Void'' is the conclusion of the Orb of Dominance storyline, and sees the players traveling to the End to destroy the final shard, facing various monsters along the way, with the "Vengeful Heart of Ender" as the final boss.
-==Development==
+The game is available on the following platforms:
-''Dungeons'' is developed by [[Mojang Studios]] for [[Xbox One]], [[Windows 10]], [[PlayStation 4]], and [[Nintendo Switch]] using [[Unreal Engine 4]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/06/09/minecraft-dungeons-is-a-new-action-rpg-set-in-the-minecraft-universe/|title='Minecraft Dungeons' Is A New Action-RPG Set In The 'Minecraft' Universe|last=Kain|first=Erik|work=[[Forbes]]|language=en|access-date=June 10, 2019|archive-date=September 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190930025800/https://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2019/06/09/minecraft-dungeons-is-a-new-action-rpg-set-in-the-minecraft-universe/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="pcgn-1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft-dungeons/unreal-engine|title=Minecraft: Dungeons is made in the Unreal Engine|website=[[PCGamesN]]|date=June 11, 2019 |language=en-GB|access-date=June 11, 2019|archive-date=October 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007150519/https://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft-dungeons/unreal-engine|url-status=live}}</ref> Console ports are being done by [[Double Eleven (company)|Double Eleven]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.double11.com/2019/09/17/announcement-minecraft-dungeons/|title=Announcement: Minecraft Dungeons|work=[[Double Eleven (company)|Double Eleven]]|date=September 17, 2019|access-date=September 18, 2019|archive-date=October 7, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191007142011/https://www.double11.com/2019/09/17/announcement-minecraft-dungeons/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
+* Windows 7+
+* Xbox One (Xbox One X enhanced)
+* Xbox Series X&#124;S
+* Nintendo Switch
+* PlayStation 4 (PlayStation 4 Pro enhanced)
+* PlayStation 5 (via backward compatibility)
-With the continued success of the original ''Minecraft'', Mojang thought about other possible games that could bring something new to the ''Minecraft'' universe.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Williams|first=Mike|date=May 5, 2020|title=Inside Minecraft Dungeon's Journey From a Zelda-Inspired 3DS Game to an Approachable Dungeon Crawler|url=https://www.usgamer.net/articles/minecraft-dungeons-interview|access-date=June 2, 2020|website=USgamer|language=en|archive-date=June 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200623054554/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/minecraft-dungeons-interview|url-status=live}}</ref> Experimenting with different ideas, the game was originally meant to be a single-player [[dungeon crawl]] game, inspired by ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' series, for the [[Nintendo 3DS]].<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Beckhelling|first=Imogen|date=October 28, 2019|title=Minecraft Dungeons started life as a Nintendo 3DS game|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-10-28-minecraft-dungeons-started-life-as-a-3ds-game|access-date=June 2, 2020|website=Eurogamer|language=en|archive-date=November 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111134742/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2019-10-28-minecraft-dungeons-started-life-as-a-3ds-game|url-status=live}}</ref> However, as the game began to take shape, these elements were changed or removed. For example, after adding in multiplayer features, the development team realized that these changes made the game more fun.<ref>{{Cite web|last=O'Connor|first=James|date=May 5, 2020|title=Minecraft Dungeons Was Originally More Like Zelda Than Diablo|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/minecraft-dungeons-was-originally-more-like-zelda-/1100-6476907/|access-date=June 2, 2020|website=GameSpot|language=en-US|archive-date=May 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528175635/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/minecraft-dungeons-was-originally-more-like-zelda-/1100-6476907/|url-status=live}}</ref> According to game director Måns Olsen, the game was inspired by ''[[Diablo (video game)|Diablo]]'' and ''[[Torchlight]]'',<ref name="pcgn-1" /> as well as co-operative [[first-person shooter]] games like ''[[Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide]]'' and ''[[Left 4 Dead]]''.<ref name=":0" />
+The game is also playable on Xbox Cloud Gaming (requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate). For more information, visit [https://xbox.com/cloud-gaming the official web page]. For a list of compatible devices, visit [http://aka.ms/verifieddevices this page on Xbox Support]. For information on how to get Xbox Cloud Gaming on the Steam Deck, visit [https://support.microsoft.com/topic/43dd011b-0ce8-4810-8302-965be6d53296 this page on Microsoft Support]. The game supports touch controls on Xbox Cloud Gaming.
-One of the primary challenges the development team faced was figuring out how to adapt the gameplay of dungeon crawl games like ''Diablo'' into the world of ''Minecraft''. Since ''Minecraft'' characters did not have any special innate abilities, Mojang had to think of alternatives to things such as [[character class]] that would normally be found in games of that genre. Their solution was to focus on creating weapons and armor that the player could make more powerful through enchantments, allowing the player to explore their creativity through customization.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web|last=Roxburgh|first=Ewan|date=May 5, 2020|title=Taking Minecraft Into New Genres: An Interview With Minecraft Dungeon's Måns Olson And Daniel Bjorkefors|url=https://press-start.com.au/features/2020/05/05/taking-minecraft-into-new-genres-an-interview-with-minecraft-dungeons-mans-olson-and-daniel-bjorkefors/|access-date=June 2, 2020|website=Press Start|language=en-US|archive-date=May 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200528210315/https://press-start.com.au/features/2020/05/05/taking-minecraft-into-new-genres-an-interview-with-minecraft-dungeons-mans-olson-and-daniel-bjorkefors/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+There are two different editions of the game:
+* ''Standard Edition''
+* ''Minecraft Dungeons: Ultimate Edition''
-In addition, Mojang wanted to streamline the traditional dungeon crawl game experience into something more accessible. Olsen remarked that other games in the genre "are approachable to some degree, but they're typically games with very deep, interconnected systems", and that they wanted to make getting into ''Minecraft Dungeons'' "super easy" yet "instantly familiar".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Talbot|first=Carrie|date=November 18, 2019|title=Dungeon crawlers can be "tricky" but getting into Minecraft Dungeons "is super easy"|url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft-dungeons/difficulty|access-date=June 2, 2020|website=PCGamesN|language=en-GB|archive-date=June 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604184143/https://www.pcgamesn.com/minecraft-dungeons/difficulty|url-status=live}}</ref> The decision to not allow building or crafting, a staple of the original ''Minecraft'', was also made in order to focus on the core dungeon-crawling experience.<ref name=":0" /> To give more experienced players a challenge, the team added options to change the game's difficulty, which would reward players with better equipment and new secret content for playing on harder difficulties.<ref name=":2" />
+Discontinued editions:
+* ''Minecraft Dungeons Hero Edition''
-''Minecraft Dungeons'' was announced on September 28, 2018, during the [[Minecon]] [[live streaming]] event.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gilbert|first=Ben|date=September 29, 2018|title=For the first time since the original, a new 'Minecraft' game is in the works — and it's arriving in 2019|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-minecraft-dungeons-2018-9|access-date=June 2, 2020|website=Business Insider|archive-date=June 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604172423/https://www.businessinsider.com/what-is-minecraft-dungeons-2018-9|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Campbell|first=Colin|date=September 29, 2018|title=Mojang announces Minecraft: Dungeons|url=https://www.polygon.com/2018/9/29/17916066/minecraft-dungeons-mojang-minecon|access-date=June 2, 2020|website=Polygon|language=en|archive-date=April 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404170150/https://www.polygon.com/2018/9/29/17916066/minecraft-dungeons-mojang-minecon|url-status=live}}</ref> A video showcasing [[gameplay]] was released during [[E3 2019]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Grubb|first=Jeff|date=June 9, 2019|title=Minecraft: Dungeons gameplay debuts at E3 2019|url=https://venturebeat.com/2019/06/09/minecraft-dungeons-gameplay-debuts-at-e3-2019/|access-date=June 2, 2020|website=VentureBeat|language=en-US|archive-date=June 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604181828/https://venturebeat.com/2019/06/09/minecraft-dungeons-gameplay-debuts-at-e3-2019/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+There are three available passes for the game:
+* ''Cloudy Climb Adventure Pass''
+* ''Luminous Night Adventure Pass''
+* ''Fauna Faire Adventure Pass''
-== Release ==
+== Gameplay ==
-''Minecraft Dungeons'' was released on May 26, 2020, after being delayed from its original April release date<ref>{{cite web |last1=Chalk |first1=Andy |title=Minecraft Dungeons is delayed until May |url=https://www.pcgamer.com/minecraft-dungeons-is-delayed-until-may/ |website=PC Gamer |date=March 31, 2020 |access-date=March 31, 2020 |archive-date=March 31, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331175607/https://www.pcgamer.com/minecraft-dungeons-is-delayed-until-may/ |url-status=live }}</ref> due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/04/01/minecraft-dungeons-is-coming-out-a-little-later-than-planned-due-to-the-pandemic/|title=Minecraft Dungeons is coming out a little later than planned due to the pandemic|last=Beckhelling|first=Imogen|date=April 1, 2020|work=Rock Paper Shotgun|publisher=Gamer Network|access-date=May 29, 2020|archive-date=May 20, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200520075616/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2020/04/01/minecraft-dungeons-is-coming-out-a-little-later-than-planned-due-to-the-pandemic/|url-status=live}}</ref> The closed beta for the game ran for a month from March 25 to April 24, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360041345271-Minecraft-Dungeons-FAQ|title=Minecraft Dungeons FAQ|website=Minecraft Help|publisher=Mojang|quote=The closed beta will run from March 25 to April 24 at 11 am CEST (2 am PDT).|access-date=April 24, 2020|archive-date=March 29, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200329141116/https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360041345271-Minecraft-Dungeons-FAQ|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=How to play Minecraft Dungeons Beta|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-dungeons-closed-open-beta-release-date|date=April 3, 2020|website=Windows Central|access-date=May 28, 2020|archive-date=April 3, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200403202957/https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-dungeons-closed-open-beta-release-date|url-status=live}}</ref>
+{{main|MCD:Gameplay|title1=Gameplay}}
+{{see also|MCD:Exclusive features|title1=Exclusive features}}
+The game supports up to four players and features various new weapons, items, and [[MCD:Mob|mobs]], as well as a variety of environments to explore and an overarching quest that sees the player characters, heroes, face off against a main antagonist, called the [[MCD:Arch-Illager|Arch-Illager]]. The game has specific quests and [[MCD:Locations|locations]], along with procedurally generated elements.<ref name = "IGNDungeons">[https://ign.com/articles/2018/09/29/minecraft-dungeons-announced-for-pc Minecraft: Dungeons announced for PC] - IGN, September 29, 2018</ref> The player is not restricted to one class, and can pick up more armor or weapons and use them. Players cannot build or mine because the game is focused on action/adventure. The game takes place both above ground and below. Players can replay levels they have previously beaten. There is a camp "hub" that takes place in part of the tutorial mission, the [[MCD:Squid Coast|Squid Coast]], with shops unlockable by saving merchants. Missions are procedurally generated, and Mojang was considering using [[Seed (level generation)|level generation seeds]].<ref>{{link|url=https://gameinformer.com/preview/2019/05/17/mojang-unearths-a-bit-more-info|title=Minecraft: Dungeons – Mojang unearths a bit more info|website=GameInformer|date=May 17, 2019}}</ref>
-After the initial release, the game was supported with several [[downloadable content]] (DLC) [[Expansion pack|expansions packs]] that each added new dungeons, weapons, items and artifacts.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Watts|first=Steve|date=June 26, 2020|title=Minecraft Dungeons First DLC, Jungle Awakens, Coming Next Week|work=Gamesradar|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/minecraft-dungeons-first-dlc-jungle-awakens-coming/1100-6479035/|access-date=September 20, 2020|archive-date=September 28, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928151931/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/minecraft-dungeons-first-dlc-jungle-awakens-coming/1100-6479035/|url-status=live}}</ref> The first expansion, titled ''Jungle Awakens'', was released on July 1, 2020.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Prescott|first=Shaun|date=July 2, 2020|title=Minecraft Dungeons' Jungle Awakens DLC is out now|work=PC Gamer|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/minecraft-dungeons-jungle-awakens-dlc-is-out-now/|access-date=September 20, 2020|archive-date=September 26, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200926193811/https://www.pcgamer.com/minecraft-dungeons-jungle-awakens-dlc-is-out-now/|url-status=live}}</ref> It was followed by ''Creeping Winter'' on September 8, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Howard|first=Kelsey|date=July 11, 2020|title=New Dungeons DLC and more on September 8|url=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/new-dungeons-dlc-and-more-september-8|access-date=September 20, 2020|website=Minecraft.net|archive-date=September 23, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923041256/https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/article/new-dungeons-dlc-and-more-september-8|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Howling Peaks'' on December 9, 2020,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Boddy|first=Howard|date=October 3, 2020|title=Minecraft Dungeons 'Howling Peaks' DLC: Features, release date, and everything you need to know|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-dungeons-dlc-howling-peaks|access-date=October 7, 2020|archive-date=October 6, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006203507/https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-dungeons-dlc-howling-peaks|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Flames of the Nether'' on February 24, 2021,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Boddy|first=Zachary|date=February 24, 2021|title=Minecraft Dungeons releases 'Flames of the Nether' DLC with Ancient Hunts, new areas, and more|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-dungeons-flames-nether-release|access-date=February 26, 2021|archive-date=February 25, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210225093629/https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-dungeons-flames-nether-release|url-status=live}}</ref> ''Hidden Depths'' on May 26, 2021,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-05-26|title='Hidden Depths' DLC is now available on all Minecraft Dungeons platforms|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-dungeons-hidden-depths-dlc-release|access-date=2021-05-26|website=Windows Central|archive-date=May 26, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526232316/https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-dungeons-hidden-depths-dlc-release|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''Echoing Void'' on July 28, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-07-28|title=Here's everything we know about 'Echoing Void' for Minecraft Dungeons|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-dungeons-dlc-echoing-void|access-date=2022-01-24|website=Windows Central|archive-date=January 24, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220124121715/https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-dungeons-dlc-echoing-void|url-status=live}}</ref> An [[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]]-optimized version was released alongside the ''Flames of the Nether'' update.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-dungeons-now-xbox-series-xs-optimized-flames-nether-update|title=Minecraft Dungeons is now Xbox Series X{{!}}S Optimized with 'Flames of the Nether' update|date=February 24, 2021|access-date=June 15, 2022|website=Windows Central|archive-date=May 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517013855/https://www.windowscentral.com/minecraft-dungeons-now-xbox-series-xs-optimized-flames-nether-update|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 28, 2021, the same day that ''Minecraft Dungeons: Echoing Void'' was released, ''Minecraft Dungeons, Ultimate Edition'' was released with all 6 DLCs and access to all Hero Pass Cosmetics.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/minecraft-dungeons-sixth-dlc-and-ultimate-edition-get-release-date|title=Minecraft Dungeons' sixth DLC and Ultimate Edition get release date|first=Tom|last=Phillips|work=[[Eurogamer]]|date=July 13, 2021|accessdate=August 4, 2022|archive-date=August 5, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220805040150/https://www.eurogamer.net/minecraft-dungeons-sixth-dlc-and-ultimate-edition-get-release-date|url-status=live}}</ref>
+Players can choose a character from a variety of heroes provided, with additional heroes available as paid DLC. Character creator skins as well as skins purchased in regular Minecraft are not available for use in Minecraft Dungeons.
-In March 2021, Mojang announced an arcade version of the game associated with collectible cards.<ref>{{Cite web|url = https://www.vg247.com/minecraft-dungeons-arcade-cabinet|title = Minecraft Dungeons is receiving its own arcade cabinet|date = March 5, 2021|access-date = August 20, 2021|archive-date = August 20, 2021|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20210820194151/https://www.vg247.com/minecraft-dungeons-arcade-cabinet|url-status = live}}</ref> Officially licensed from Mojang and Microsoft, it was created by developer Play Mechanix and entertainment company [[Raw Thrills]]. The gameplay was changed into a [[beat-em-up]] format, similar to games such as ''[[Golden Axe]]''. It debuted at [[Dave & Buster's]] restaurants sometime in May 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://arcadeheroes.com/2021/05/24/dave-busters-debuts-minecraft-dungeons-arcade-at-all-locations/|title=Dave & Busters Debuts Minecraft Dungeons Arcade At All Locations|website=Arcade Heroes|date=May 24, 2021|access-date=June 15, 2022|archive-date=June 29, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629164448/https://arcadeheroes.com/2021/05/24/dave-busters-debuts-minecraft-dungeons-arcade-at-all-locations/|url-status=live}}</ref>
+=== Hero ===
+{{Main|MCD:Hero|title1=Hero}}
+The [[MCD:Hero|hero]] is the character that the player controls in the game. When starting a game, the player can choose a cosmetic hero that they can use throughout the game. All of the heroes are purely cosmetic and do not offer special exclusive benefits.
-==Reception==
+When selecting a hero, all loot, levels, and progress gained stays only on that hero and does not carry over into other heroes that the player plays as. If the player started a game with a hero, but changed their mind and wants to play as a different hero with different loot, they can duplicate the hero with the same loot the original hero had.
-{{Expand section|date=May 2020}}
-{{Video game reviews
-| MC = (PC) 70/100<ref name="mc-pc">{{cite web |title=Minecraft Dungeons for PC Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/minecraft-dungeons |website=Metacritic |access-date=July 20, 2020 |archive-date=June 6, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606164124/https://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/minecraft-dungeons |url-status=live }}</ref><br/> (NS) 72/100<ref name="mc-ns">{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/minecraft-dungeons|title=Minecraft Dungeons|website=Metacritic|access-date=July 20, 2020|archive-date=August 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817060014/https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/minecraft-dungeons|url-status=live}}</ref><br/> (XONE) 74/100<ref name="mc-xone">{{cite web |title=Minecraft Dungeons for Xbox One Reviews |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/minecraft-dungeons |website=Metacritic |access-date=May 25, 2020 |archive-date=September 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200912041450/https://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/minecraft-dungeons |url-status=live }}</ref><br/> (PS4) 78/100<ref name="mc-ps4">{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/minecraft-dungeons|title=Minecraft Dungeons|website=Metacritic|access-date=August 30, 2020|archive-date=August 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200817055947/https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/minecraft-dungeons|url-status=live}}</ref>
-| Destruct = 8/10<ref name="des">{{cite web |title=Review: Minecraft Dungeons |url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-minecraft-dungeons-591493.phtml |website=[[Destructoid]] |date=May 24, 2020 |first=Chris |last=Carter |access-date=May 25, 2020 |archive-date=June 9, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200609122040/https://www.destructoid.com/review-minecraft-dungeons-591493.phtml |url-status=live }}</ref>
-| EuroG = N/A<ref name="euro">{{Cite news|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-05-26-minecraft-dungeons-review-a-diablo-like-thats-just-deep-enough|title=Minecraft Dungeons review: a Diablo-like that's just deep enough|last=Phillips|first=Tom|date=May 27, 2020|work=Eurogamer|access-date=May 29, 2020|archive-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611110955/https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-05-26-minecraft-dungeons-review-a-diablo-like-thats-just-deep-enough|url-status=live}}</ref>
-| GI = 7/10<ref name="gi">{{Cite news|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/minecraft-dungeons-review-familiarity-needs-content|title=Review - Minecraft Dungeons|last=Cork|first=Jeff|date=May 26, 2020|magazine=Game Informer|access-date=May 29, 2020|archive-date=June 11, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200611233229/https://www.gameinformer.com/minecraft-dungeons-review-familiarity-needs-content|url-status=live}}</ref>
-| GRadar = {{rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="gr"/>
-| GSpot = 7/10<ref name="gs">{{Cite news|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/minecraft-dungeons-review-a-cuter-looter/1900-6417469|title=Minecraft Dungeons Review - A Cuter Looter|last=Watts|first=Steve|date=May 28, 2020|work=GameSpot|publisher=CBS Interactive|access-date=May 29, 2020|archive-date=March 4, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230304112745/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/minecraft-dungeons-review-mobsters-inc/1900-6417469/|url-status=live}}</ref>
-| IGN = 7/10<ref name="ign">{{cite web |last1=Macy |first1=Seth |title=Minecraft Dungeons Review - IGN |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/minecraft-dungeons-review |date=May 23, 2020 |work=[[IGN]] |access-date=May 25, 2020 |archive-date=June 14, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200614225941/https://www.ign.com/articles/minecraft-dungeons-review |url-status=live }}</ref>
-| PCGN = {{rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="pcgn"/>
-| SN = 7/10<ref name="shack">{{cite web |title=Minecraft Dungeons review: Foundation for adventure |url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/118259/minecraft-dungeons-review-foundation-for-adventure |website=Shacknews |date=May 25, 2020 |access-date=May 25, 2020 |archive-date=June 12, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612144701/https://www.shacknews.com/article/118259/minecraft-dungeons-review-foundation-for-adventure |url-status=live }}</ref>
-| TG = {{rating|4|5}}<ref name="guardian">{{Cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/games/2020/may/26/minecraft-dungeons-review-hours-of-fun-for-locked-down-families|title=Minecraft Dungeons review – hours of fun for locked-down families|last=Stuart|first=Keith|date=May 26, 2020|work=The Guardian|access-date=May 29, 2020|archive-date=June 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612092233/https://www.theguardian.com/games/2020/may/26/minecraft-dungeons-review-hours-of-fun-for-locked-down-families|url-status=live}}</ref>
-}}
-''Minecraft Dungeons'' received mixed to positive reviews from critics, according to [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name="mc-pc"/><ref name="mc-ns"/><ref name="mc-xone"/> Critics generally found the game fun and charming,<ref name="gr"/><ref name="gs"/><ref name="ign"/><ref name="guardian"/><ref name="pcgn"/> complimenting its visuals<ref name="des"/><ref name="gr"/><ref name="ign"/><ref name="guardian"/> and music.<ref name="guardian"/> Some were divided on ''Dungeons''{{'s}} simplicity<ref name="shack"/><ref name="ign"/><ref>{{cite web |title=Minecraft Dungeons Review |url=https://gamerant.com/minecraft-dungeons-review/ |website=Game Rant |first=Cameron |last=Corliss |date=May 24, 2020 |access-date=May 25, 2020 |archive-date=June 4, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200604172421/https://gamerant.com/minecraft-dungeons-review/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and the procedural generation system used to generate loot and dungeon layouts.<ref name="shack"/><ref name="euro"/><ref name="gi"/><ref name="gr"/><ref name="pcgn"/> Most reviewers were critical of the game's short story mode and perceived lack of depth.<ref name="shack"/><ref name="gr"/><ref name="des"/> ''[[Shacknews]]'' called it "a fun, laid back dungeon crawler for friends to get into."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/112340/minecraft-dungeons-e3-2019-preview-creative-sidestep|title=Minecraft Dungeons E3 2019 preview: Creative sidestep|work=[[Shacknews]]|date=June 11, 2019 |language=en|access-date=June 11, 2019|archive-date=June 11, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190611160219/https://www.shacknews.com/article/112340/minecraft-dungeons-e3-2019-preview-creative-sidestep|url-status=live}}</ref> The Hero Edition of ''Minecraft Dungeons'' sold 11,450 physical copies on the Nintendo Switch within its first week on sale in Japan, making it the fourth bestselling retail game of the week in the country.<ref>{{cite web|last=Romano|first=Sal|date=September 17, 2020|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2020/09/famitsu-sales-9-7-20-9-13-20|title=Famitsu Sales: 9/7/20 – 9/13/20|publisher=Gematsu|access-date=September 17, 2020|archive-date=September 17, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200917180003/https://www.gematsu.com/2020/09/famitsu-sales-9-7-20-9-13-20|url-status=live}}</ref> The game was nominated for the category of Best Family game at [[The Game Awards 2020]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/12/11/heres-the-game-awards-2020-winner-list-with-a-near-total-last-of-us-sweep/ |title=Here's The Game Awards 2020 Winners List With A Near-Total 'Last Of Us' Sweep |work=[[Forbes]] |last=Tassi |first=Paul |date=December 11, 2020 |access-date=December 20, 2020 |archive-date=December 11, 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201211123633/https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2020/12/11/heres-the-game-awards-2020-winner-list-with-a-near-total-last-of-us-sweep/ |url-status=live }}.</ref> The game has over 15 million players, as of February 2022.<ref>{{cite web |title=Minecraft Dungeons has reached 15 million players |url=https://mynintendonews.com/2022/02/08/minecraft-dungeons-has-reached-15-million-players/#:~:text=Microsoft%20and%20Mojang%20have%20announced,since%20its%20launch%20in%202020. |website=My Nintendo News |access-date=3 October 2022 |date=8 February 2022 |archive-date=October 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221003075946/https://mynintendonews.com/2022/02/08/minecraft-dungeons-has-reached-15-million-players/#:~:text=Microsoft%20and%20Mojang%20have%20announced,since%20its%20launch%20in%202020. |url-status=live }}</ref>
-=== In other media ===
+=== Missions ===
-Three music tracks from this game, Halland, Dalarna, and The Arch-Illager, are featured as downloadable content in the 2018 crossover fighting game ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', with the former two being rearranged into a single medley. These songs were added to the game on October 13, 2020, as part of Challenger Pack 7, which features content from ''Minecraft'' franchise including the default skins [[Steve (Minecraft)|Steve]] and Alex as playable fighters and a stage based on ''Minecraft'' biomes.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-10-03 |title=Super Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC 'Challenger Pack 7: Steve & Alex' launches October 13 - Gematsu |language=en-US |work=Gematsu |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2020/10/super-smash-bros-ultimate-dlc-challenger-pack-7-steve-alex-launches-october-13 |access-date=2022-03-19 |archive-date=March 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319161630/https://www.gematsu.com/2020/10/super-smash-bros-ultimate-dlc-challenger-pack-7-steve-alex-launches-october-13 |url-status=live }}</ref>
+{{Main|MCD:Mission Select|title1=Missions}}
-{{-}}
+When the player starts up the game for the first time, the hero that they select begins at the [[MCD:Squid Coast|Squid Coast]]. They then progress throughout the other [[MCD:Mission Select|missions]], such as the [[MCD:Creeper Woods|Creeper Woods]], until they reach the final mission of the base game, the [[MCD:Obsidian Pinnacle|Obsidian Pinnacle]]. Sometimes a mission can generate a room that allows access to a secret mission, such as the [[MCD:Creepy Crypt|Creepy Crypt]], the [[MCD:Lower Temple|Lower Temple]], the [[MCD:Soggy Cave|Soggy Cave]], [[MCD:Arch Haven|Arch Haven]], or the [[MCD:Underhalls|Underhalls]]. Other missions can be accessed by proceeding through the missions normally, such as [[MCD:Pumpkin Pastures|Pumpkin Pastures]], [[MCD:Redstone Mines|Redstone Mines]], the [[MCD:Desert Temple|Desert Temple]] and [[MCD:Highblock Halls|Highblock Halls]]. Most of the missions of the main story with the Arch-Illager take place on the [[MCD:Mainland|mainland]]. Other missions are available only through the DLC packs. The secret mission, [[MCD:???|???]], requires heroes to collect all nine [[MCD:Rune|runes]] after defeating the [[MCD:Arch-Illager|Arch-Illager]].
-==References==
+=== Items ===
+{{Main|MCD:Item|title1=Item}}
+'''[[MCD:Weapon|Weapons]]''' are tools that can be used to damage entities with either melee or ranged attacks. They can be enchanted to increase their effectiveness.
+'''[[MCD:Armor|Armor]]''' is used to protect the hero from damage and provide additional [[MCD:Health Heart|health]]. It can be enchanted to increase its effectiveness as well as provide miscellaneous uses to the hero, like a burning aura through the [[MCD:Burning|burning]] enchantment or a chilling aura that slows mobs through the [[MCD:Chilling|chilling]] enchantment, both of which doesn't necessarily boost protection, but provide more utility to the hero.
+'''[[MCD:Artifact|Artifacts]]''' are objects that the hero can use to gain a significant power-up, damage foes, heal allies, etc. They behave like spells which provide an effect and are on a cooldown timer. The effectiveness of artifacts can be augmented through certain armor [[MCD:Enchantment|enchantments]].
+'''[[MCD:Consumable|Consumables]]''' are non-equipable items that randomly drop during gameplay to restore [[MCD:Health Heart|health]], ammo and provide temporary positive [[MCD:Status Effect|Status effects]] to the hero as well as deal massive splash damage to foes.
+'''[[MCD:Cosmetic|Cosmetics]]''' include [[MCD:Cape|capes]], [[MCD:Emote|emotes]], [[MCD:Flair|flairs]], and [[MCD:Pet (cosmetic)|pets]] that provide no functional benefit to the hero and are designed for cosmetics and looks. Capes can either be obtained by players who own the [[MCD:Hero Pass|Hero Pass]], are free or were obtained by completing a set amount of [[MCD:Seasonal Trial|Seasonal Trials]]. Pet cosmetics are either free, require the player to purchase DLC to be equipped, or by completing a set amount of Seasonal Trials.
+Heroes can gift [[MCD:Weapon|weapons]], [[MCD:Armor|armor]] and [[MCD:Artifact|artifacts]] to heroes made by other players by interacting with the [[MCD:Gift Wrapper|gift wrapper]].
+=== Enchantments ===
+{{Main|MCD:Enchantment|title1=Enchantments}}
+[[MCD:Weapon|Weapons]] and [[MCD:armor|armor]] collected throughout the game possess randomly selected [[MCD:Enchantment|enchantments]] that, once activated by spending [[MCD:Level And Experience#Enchantment point|enchantment points]] obtained by [[MCD:Level And Experience|leveling up]], augment and alter the properties of the equipment. Equipment can appear with up to three enchantment slots each possessing a maximum of three enchantments to select from of which one can be activated. Enchantments are specific to the equipment type they appear on; [[MCD:Enchantment#Ranged|ranged weapons enchantments]] never appear on armor, for instance.
+Enchantments can enhance damage output, increase defense, apply positive or negative [[MCD:Status Effect|Status Effects]], restore or increase [[MCD:Health Heart|health]] and speed, spawn [[MCD:Consumable|consumables]], [[MCD:Emerald|emeralds]], [[MCD:Bee|bees]], escape death, and more.
+=== Mobs ===
+{{Main|MCD:Mob|title1=Mobs}}
+Mobs (short for "mobiles") are creatures encountered throughout the game. Most in ''Minecraft Dungeons'' are [[MCD:Mob#hostile|hostile]] and attempt to destroy the hero on sight, some are [[MCD:Mob#Passive|passive]] and never attack, and few are [[MCD:Mob#neutral|neutral]] that attack only if the hero attacks it first. Mobs [[MCD:Pet (summonable)|summoned]] by the hero are friendly, cannot be directly damaged by the hero, and attack hostile mobs.
+There are four broad types of hostile mobs that the heroes fight in the game: [[MCD:Mob|mobs]], [[MCD:Enchanted|enchanted mobs]], [[MCD:Powerful|powerful mobs]], and [[MCD:Boss|bosses]].
+Defeating mobs gives the hero [[MCD:Level And Experience|experience]] and they often drop [[MCD:Emerald|emeralds]], [[MCD:Consumable|consumables]], [[MCD:Weapon|weapons]], and [[MCD:Armor|armor]].
+Throughout the game, mobs ambush the hero and a rising gate blocks further progression until all mobs that spawned in the ambush are defeated. The [[MCD:Arch-Illager|Arch-Illager]] can be seen initiating most of the ambushes on the [[MCD:Mainland|Mainland]].
+== Synopsis ==
+''Minecraft Dungeons'' is set in the same universe as ''Minecraft''.<ref name="Website"/> Unlike ''Minecraft'', which is a sandbox, the game features a linear, story-driven campaign, and cinematics. The opening cinematic tells the story of an outcast Illager named Archie, who was rejected by all those who he met. One day, he stumbled upon a powerful artifact known as the "[[MCD:Orb of Dominance|Orb of Dominance]]," which granted him great powers but also began to influence his decision making. The power-hungry "{{DuEntityLink|Arch-Illager}}" then sought vengeance on all those who wronged him, and soon subjugated the world with his new army, raiding villages, forcing villagers to work as slave labor, and leaving only chaos behind. It's now up to the hero to stand up against the Arch-Illager's tyranny in order to defeat him and save the world.<ref>{{ytl|mJczpIdONjs&|Minecraft Dungeons: Opening Cinematic|Minecraft|September 29, 2019}}</ref>
+The hero explores various locations in their quest to stop the Arch-Illager, fighting his army and completing quests in order to pass on to the next mission. Ultimately, they face the Arch-Illager in his castle, defeating him and shattering the Orb of Dominance in the process, which frees Archie from its influence. Afterward, they show kindness to Archie, much to his surprise, and together they celebrate that evil has been defeated and the world saved, though the Orb is later shown to be rebuilding itself.
+[[File:SeasonPassDLC's.png|thumb|All of the season pass DLCs that have come to Minecraft Dungeons.]]
+The DLC packs continue the story as follows:
+* In [[MCD:Jungle Awakens|Jungle Awakens]], one of the orb fragments creates the {{DuEntityLink|Jungle Abomination}} and various other monsters out of the [[jungle]] flora. The hero manages to destroy the shard and frees the jungle.
+* In [[MCD:Creeping Winter|Creeping Winter]], another orb fragment corrupts a {{DuEntityLink|Wraith}}, covering the island in an eternal winter. The hero must defeat the {{DuEntityLink|Wretched Wraith}}, destroy the shard and rid the island of its eternal winter.
+* In [[MCD:Howling Peaks|Howling Peaks]], another orb fragment lands on top of a [[mountain]], corrupting the fabled {{DuEntityLink|Tempest Golem}}. The hero must leap up the mountain and defeat the corrupted protector of the sanctum.
+* In [[MCD:Flames of the Nether|Flames of the Nether]], the hero travels to [[The Nether]]. The Orb of Dominance is not in this DLC, therefore there is not a main boss. The only hint of a narrative in this DLC alludes to the hero's portal breaking, and having to find a new one.
+* In [[MCD:Hidden Depths|Hidden Depths]], an orb fragment crashes into the [[Ocean]] corrupting an {{DuEntityLink|Elder Guardian}}. The hero must dive deep into the depths of the sea and defeat the {{DuEntityLink|Ancient Guardian}}.
+* In [[MCD:Echoing Void|Echoing Void]], it is discovered that the {{DuEntityLink|Heart of Ender}} had survived its assumed destruction atop the [[MCD:Obsidian Pinnacle|Obsidian Pinnacle]]. With the [[MCD:Orb of Dominance|reborn orb's]] existence threatening to cause [[The End]] to bleed into [[MCD:Mainland|The Overworld]], it is up to the hero to travel to the endless void between worlds and put an end to the {{DuEntityLink|Vengeful Heart of Ender}} for good.
+== Development ==
+The game was announced at [[MINECON Earth 2018]].<ref name = "IGNDungeons"/> It appears as a visually enhanced version of the base ''[[Minecraft]]'' game, but has a different gameplay style.<ref>[https://polygon.com/2018/9/29/17916066/minecraft-dungeons-mojang-minecon Mojang announces Minecraft: Dungeons] - Polygon, September 29, 2018</ref> The game is inspired by classic dungeon crawlers<ref name="Website"/> and, according to [[Marc Watson]], was originally "made up of the remnants of the [[:en:Mojang_Studios#Caller's_Bane|Scrolls]] team".<ref name=":0" /> On September 17, 2019,  [[Double Eleven]] announced that they are assisting Mojang Studios and Xbox Game Studios with development, particularly with multiplayer and the console versions.<ref>{{link|url=https://double11.com/2019/09/17/announcement-minecraft-dungeons|website=Double11.com|title=Announcement: Minecraft Dungeons|date=September 17, 2019}}</ref>
+''Minecraft Dungeons'' was given an April 2020 release date in November 2019,<ref>{{link|url=https://youtube.com/watch?v=AWNM93KyvOM|title=Minecraft Dungeons live demo! Release month! Cows!}}</ref> though this date was delayed to May 26, 2020, due to the outbreak of COVID-19.<ref name=delayed>{{Mcnet|minecraft-dungeons-launching-may-26|Minecraft Dungeons launching May 26}}</ref>
+The closed beta for the game ran from March 25 to April 24, 2020.<ref>{{cite|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/articles/360041345271|title=Minecraft Dungeons FAQ|website=Minecraft Help|quote=The closed beta will run from March 25 to April 24 at 11am CEST (2am PDT).}}</ref><ref>{{tweet|MattGartzke|1253811607173394432|A big thanks to everyone who participated in the Minecraft Dungeons closed beta! We'll be closing the feedback and bug categories for now but we'll see you again come May 26th!|24 Apr 2020}}</ref>
+== Supported languages ==
+According to [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1672970/Minecraft_Dungeons/ this page]:
+{| class="wikitable" width="50%" data-description="Supported languages"
+! Languages
+! Interface
+! Full Audio
+! Subtitles
+|-
+! scope="row" | English
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+|-
+! scope="row" | European French
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+|-
+! scope="row" | Italian
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|no}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+|-
+! scope="row" | German
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+|-
+! scope="row" | European Spanish
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|No}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+|-
+! scope="row" | Japanese
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+|-
+! scope="row" | Korean
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|no}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+|-
+! scope="row" | Polish
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|no}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+|-
+! scope="row" | European Portuguese
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|no}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+|-
+! scope="row" | Brazilian Portuguese
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+|-
+! scope="row" | Russian
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|no}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+|-
+! scope="row" | Simplified Chinese
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+|-
+! scope="row" | Latin American Spanish
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+|-
+! scope="row" | Swedish
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+|-
+! scope="row" | Traditional Chinese
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+| {{tc|yes}}
+|-
+|}
+== System requirements ==
+According to [https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/360038937032 this page]:
+{| class="wikitable" width="100%" data-description="Minimum system requirements" style="text-align: center;"
+! Component
+! {{OS|winwm}}
+|-
+! scope="row" | OS
+| Windows 7/8/8.1 (64-bit with the latest updates), Windows 10 (November 2019 Update or later), or Windows 11
+|-
+! scope="row" | Processor
+| Intel Core i5 2.8 GHz or equivalent
+|-
+! scope="row" | Graphics drivers
+| colspan="2" | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660, AMD Radeon HD 7870, or equivalent DX11 GPU
+|-
+! scope="row" | Memory
+| 8 GB RAM or more and 2 GB VRAM or more
+|-
+! scope="row" | Storage space
+| colspan="2" | 6 GB available space
+|-
+! scope="row" | DirectX version
+| 11 or later
+|-
+! scope="row" | Display
+| 800x600
+|-
+! scope="row" | Notes
+| Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system. Performance increases with higher-end systems. Not supported on Windows in S mode. Some functionality not supported on Windows 7/8/8.1
+|}
+== Media ==
+=== ''Guide to Minecraft Dungeons: A Handbook for Heroes'' ===
+{{main|MCD:Guide to Minecraft Dungeons: A Handbook for Heroes|title1=Guide to Minecraft Dungeons: A Handbook for Heroes}}
+''Guide to Minecraft Dungeons: A Handbook for Heroes'' is a guide book for ''Minecraft Dungeons'' that was released on May 26, 2020 as a {{w|hardcover}} and {{w|e-book}}.<ref name=MCDguide1>[https://shop.minecraft.net/collections/toys-books/products/guide-to-minecraft-dungeons-hardcover-book Guide to Minecraft Dungeons Hardcover Book – Minecraft Shop]</ref><ref name=MCDguide2>[https://amazon.com/dp/1984818716 Amazon.com: Guide to Minecraft Dungeons: A Handbook for Heroes (9781984818713): Mojang Ab, The Official Minecraft Team: Books]</ref>
+=== ''Minecraft Dungeons: The Rise of the Arch-Illager'' ===
+{{main|Minecraft Dungeons: The Rise of the Arch-Illager}}
+''Minecraft Dungeons: The Rise of the Arch-Illager'' is a novel about the background story on the origins of the [[MCD:Arch-Illager|Arch-Illager]] by American author {{w|Matt Forbeck}}. It was published by {{w|Del Rey Books}} on July 7, 2020 in {{w|North America}} and on July 9, 2020 in the {{w|United Kingdom}}.<ref>[https://minecraft.net/article/rise-arch-illager Rise of the Arch-Illager – Minecraft.net]</ref><ref name=DungeonsNovel>[https://penguinrandomhouse.com/books/552143/minecraft-dungeons-novel-by-matt-forbeck ''Minecraft Dungeons: The Rise of the Arch-Illager'' by Matt Forbeck]</ref> It was released as a {{w|hardcover}}, {{w|e-book}}, and {{w|audio book}} all of which were available to purchase on the same day.<ref name=DungeonsNovel/>
+== Merchandise ==
+=== LEGO ===
+{{main|LEGO Minecraft}}
+''Minecraft Dungeons'' also has its own LEGO set called "21163 The Redstone Battle", which features the four main heroes [[MCD:Valorie|Valorie]], [[MCD:Hex|Hex]], [[MCD:Hal|Hal]] and [[MCD:Adriene|Adriene]] along with the [[MCD:Redstone Monstrosity|Redstone Monstrosity]] and the [[MCD:Redstone Golem|Redstone Golem]], as well as a [[MCD:Piggy Bank|Piggy Bank]]. It was released on June 1st, 2020. Another ''Minecraft Dungeons'' LEGO set was revealed which is called "21176 The Jungle Abomination" which features the two heroes of the [[MCD:Jungle Awakens|Jungle Awakens]], a [[MCD:Mossy Skeleton|Mossy Skeleton]], an [[MCD:Iron Golem|Iron Golem]], an enchanted [[MCD:Creeper|Creeper]], a [[MCD:Poison-Quill Vine|Poison-Quill Vine]] and the [[MCD:Jungle Abomination|Jungle Abomination]] itself. It was released on August 1st, 2021.
+== Gallery ==
+<gallery>
+Upcoming Minecraft Dungeons.svg|''Minecraft Dungeons'' logo
+Upcoming Minecraft Dungeons.png|''Minecraft Dungeons'' PNG logo
+Minecraft Dungeons.svg|''Minecraft Dungeons'' in‑game logo
+Minecraft Dungeons.png|''Minecraft Dungeons'' png in‑game logo
+Dungeons Early Logo.png|An old unused ''Minecraft Dungeons'' logo, presumably made early in development.
+Minecraft Dungeons vertical key art.jpg|''Minecraft Dungeons'' vertical key art
+Minecraft Dungeons horizontal key art.jpg|''Minecraft Dungeons'' horizontal key art
+Minecraft Dungeons Key Art.png|''Minecraft Dungeons'' vertical key art with old logo.
+DungeonsBanner.jpg|''Minecraft Dungeons'' horizontal key art with old logo.
+Minecraft Dungeons Mainland Map.png|The map of the [[MCD:Mainland|Mainland]] where many of the levels and the [[MCD:Tower|Tower]] are located.
+Minecraft Dungeons Mainland Map Old.png|The old pre-Stronghold and pre-Tower map of the [[MCD:Mainland|Mainland]].
+Minecraft Dungeons Island Realms Map.png|The map of the [[MCD:Island Realms|Island Realms]].
+Minecraft Dungeons Other Dimensions Map.png|The map of the [[MCD:Other Dimensions|Other Dimensions]].
+JungleAwakensIsland.png|[[MCD:Jungle Awakens|Jungle Awakens]] DLC map
+CreepingWinterIsland.png|[[MCD:Creeping Winter|Creeping Winter]] DLC map
+HowlingPeaksIsland.png|[[MCD:Howling Peaks|Howling Peaks]] DLC map
+FlamesOfTheNetherMap.png|[[MCD:Flames of the Nether|Flames of the Nether]] DLC map
+HiddenDepthsMap.png|[[MCD:Hidden Depths|Hidden Depths]] DLC map
+MCD_Stronghold_Map.png| The [[MCD:The Stronghold|Stronghold]] map from the [[MCD:Echoing Void|Echoing Void]] DLC.
+Echoing Void Map.png|[[MCD:Echoing Void|Echoing Void]] DLC map
+Dungeons launcher background.png|The four main heroes of ''Minecraft Dungeons''.
+Minecraft Dungeons Preview I.jpg|A preview of the [[MCD:Desert Temple|Desert Temple]] area in ''Minecraft Dungeons''. This image is also used as the loading screen.
+Minecraft Dungeons Preview II.jpg|A preview of the [[MCD:Redstone Mines|Redstone Mines]] area in ''Minecraft Dungeons''.
+Redstone Monstrosity.jpg|The [[MCD:Redstone Monstrosity|Redstone Monstrosity]] as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
+Dungeons Teaser 2.jpg|The [[MCD:Fiery Forge|Fiery Forge]] as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
+Dungeons Teaser 3.jpg|The Desert Temple as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
+Dungeons Teaser 4.jpg|[[MCD:Valorie|Valorie]], in the  [[MCD:Creeper Woods|Creeper Woods]] as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
+Dungeons Teaser 5.jpg|Valorie attacking a [[MCD:Skeleton|skeleton]], in the Creeper Woods as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
+Dungeons Teaser 7.jpg|The [[MCD:Great Hammer|Great Hammer]] being equipped on Valorie as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
+Dungeons Teaser 8.jpg|The [[MCD:Corrupted Beacon|Corrupted Beacon]] being equipped on Valorie as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
+Dungeons Teaser 9.jpg|[[MCD:Hal|Hal]] reviving Valorie as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
+Dungeons Teaser 10.jpg|The [[MCD:Key Golem|Key Golem]] as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
+Dungeons Teaser 11.jpg|[[MCD:Soggy Swamp|Soggy Swamp]] as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
+Dungeons Teaser 12.jpg|[[MCD:Pumpkin Pastures|Pumpkin Pastures]] as seen in the gameplay reveal trailer.
+Arch-Illager.png|Archie after being corrupted by evil and becoming the [[MCD:Arch-Illager|Arch-Illager]].
+IllagerOrb.png|Archie grabbing the [[MCD:Orb of Dominance|Orb Of Dominance]] and becoming the Arch-Illager.
+Orb of Dominance.png|The Orb of Dominance
+Minecraft Dungeons Steam Screenshot 1.jpg|Screenshot from the Steam page.
+Minecraft Dungeons Steam Screenshot 2.jpg|Screenshot from the Steam page.
+Minecraft Dungeons Steam Screenshot 3.jpg|Screenshot from the Steam page.
+Minecraft Dungeons Steam Screenshot 4.jpg|Screenshot from the Steam page.
+Minecraft Dungeons Steam Screenshot 5.jpg|Screenshot from the Steam page.
+</gallery>
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