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Microsoft halts Minecraft updates for Windows 10 phones, as W10M consumer apps slowly die |
January 19, 2017
Microsoft has put another nail in the coffin of Windows 10 Mobile, confirming that it has stopped development of its hit game Minecraft for Windows phones.On Wednesday, Windows Central reported that Microsoft had halted development of Minecraft: Pocket Edition for Windows phones. When asked for comment, a Microsoft representative referred PCWorld to a Minecraft support document that indicates the platform won’t receive future updates. The official FAQ states: “Is the 1.0 Ender Update coming to Minecraft: Pocket Edition on Windows Phone? Why not?” It goes on to answer: “The 1.0 Ender Update will not be available on Windows Phone 8.1 or Windows Phone 10. Every Minecraft platform has different needs and our priority is to focus on long-awaited features for as many players as possible.”To read this article in full or to leave a comment, please click here
Link: http://www.pcworld.com/article/3158860/software-games/microsoft-halts-minecraft-updates-for-windows-10-phones-as-w10m-consumer-apps-slowly-die.html#tk.rss_all
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