In the years since its humble beginnings as an incomplete beta that was just starting to draw curiosity, Minecraft has seen an astronomical rise in popularity, becoming one of the most recognized video games in history. Minecraft has become more than an ordinary game; it’s a cultural phenomenon, and it’s even used as an educational tool by some schools.

It’s with this in mind that Microsoft and Mojang set out to create the next evolution of

Minecraft. Announced today, Minecraft: Education Edition is set to launch this Summer in schools, libraries, and museums. Education Edition will be very similar to the standard game, but it’s been changed in several ways, including:

Enhanced maps with coordinates for students and teachers to find their way around the Minecraft world together.

Student Portfolio feature, where students can take photos and selfies to show their work and learning.

Enhanced multiplayer, where a classroom of up to 40 students can work together toward a greater world in Minecraft.

Login and personalization, where students have personalized avatars and feel more engaged in the game and teachers can know who each player is.

World import and export, where teachers and students can create and save their worlds in the game.

Microsoft plans to launch Minecraft: Education Edition this Summer. Pricing is set at a subscription rate of $5 per user per year, and a free trial will be offered.

Source: Minecraft: Education Edition official website (via Kotaku)

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