Microsoft and Mojang revealed the next Minecraft experience, Minecraft Dungeons, will release on April 2020 for PlayStation 4, Switch, Xbox One and PC.
The official website describes Minecraft Dungeons as the following:
About
Fight your way through an all-new action-adventure game, inspired by classic dungeon crawlers and set in the Minecraft universe! Brave the dungeons alone, or team up with friends! Up to four players can battle together through action-packed, treasure-stuffed, wildly varied levels – all in an epic quest to save the villagers and take down the evil Arch-Illager! Discover a trove of powerful new weapons and items that will help you defeat ruthless swarms of new-and-nasty mobs. Fight or flee through canyons, swamps and—of course—mines! Any adventurer brave or foolish enough to explore this blocky and beautiful world will need to come prepared. So quickly, gear up!
Key Features
Dungeon Creeper! Battle new-and-nasty mobs in this all-new action-adventure, inspired by classic dungeon crawlers.
Multiplayer! Up to four players can team up and fight together in co-op mode.
Power Up! Unlock dozens of unique items and weapon enchantments for devastating special attacks.
Options! Personalize your character, then fight up-close and personal with melee swings, hang back with ranged attacks, or tank your way through swarms of mobs, shielded by heavy armour!
Epicness! Explore treasure-stuffed levels in a quest to take down the evil Arch-Illager!
Mojang! The first stand-alone game developed by Mojang and set in the Minecraft universe since… well, Minecraft!
Minecraft Dungeons Official Website
To go along with the reveal, Microsoft also released a brief teaser trailer highlighting the new official release. While it doesn’t show much, it retains the same charm and unique visuals players associate with the beloved franchise.