BBC Worldwide have announced a deal with Microsoft Studios and Mojang to bring Doctor Who to Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition next month.

Minecraft players will be able access to a range of Doctor Who assets, allowing them to change their avatar to resemble their favourite characters from the show.

The first pack – priced at £1.99 – will include a character inspired by the Twelfth Doctor as well as five other Doctors, each of their on-screen companions and some of the Doctor’s enemies, including the Daleks.

Rikesh Desai, Digital Entertainment and Games Director at BBC Worldwide UK commented: “We’re constantly looking for new and innovative ways to bring Doctor Who content to our loyal fans. Working collaboratively with Microsoft, we’ve created an exciting new product which will allow Doctor Who fans to create their own brand new adventures in the heart of the iconic world of Minecraft.”

The deal will bring more packs as time goes on.

Series 8 continues this weekend on BBC One with ‘Into the Dalek’.