Minecraft full release date

[x339]

Mojang has already stated that they will be full releasing the game at Minecon, but here we have the official day and some more info on the full release.

Notch:

Me and Jens have only two more major features we want to implement before the release in November. The plan it to stop all new development on October 18, and resume them again after the release on November 18. That will give us one month to focus on just fixing bugs, cleaning up the code, and optimizing the performance to make sure the release will be as good as possible.

Celebrating the full version with the fan is going to be an amazing experience. I am a bit nervous about it, to be honest. I’m not sure how many people are going, and I’m terrified of public speaking. I can handle one-on-one discussions or handshakes, and I can even deal with giving autographs, but when it gets too big, I just start freaking out.

Carl and Lydia have been doing an amazing job organizing it all, with plenty of help from Vu and Meeting Expectations. To keep up with the latest news there, follow Carl and Lydia on twitter, and read the Mojang blog.

 

[Aussie.]

We knew this ages ago.

 

[x339]

We knew this ages ago.

A lot of people don't know the release date, so this is for the people who don't.

 

[Laptop65]

Already knew this, but good to have as not everyone does.

 

[Time To Buy]

Do you think they'll raise the price once it's released?

 

[x339]

Do you think they'll raise the price once it's released?

Yes they already said they would which is why its a good idea to buy it now.

 

[Tckr]

I don't think most people knew it was a beta, they stopped adding the verison number at the top a few updates ago and its not like the game was filled with bugs.

I guess the only real change is going to be the price.

 

[SexayMistahBee]

I hate how they're "unsure" whether updates will be free for beta users :/

in my opinion, Notch is a talented, but inexperienced businessman. I honestly don't think that minecraft will last for long.

 

[x339]

I hate how they're "unsure" whether updates will be free for beta users :/

in my opinion, Notch is a talented, but inexperienced businessman. I honestly don't think that minecraft will last for long.

I agree with the businessman part, but im pretty sure they have said multiple time that all future updates will be free for people who purchased the beta.

 

[SexayMistahBee]

There's an old twitter post about alpha players getting free updates, but that they're not sure about beta players yet :/
I"ll post it when I find it

 

[x339]

There's an old twitter post about alpha players getting free updates, but that they're not sure about beta players yet :/
I"ll post it when I find it

If its old that would explain why. They have repeatedly said that its better to buy the game now because when the full version comes out, you won't have to get it, and it will cost more.

 

[SexayMistahBee]

Well, I sure hope that you're right on that one.
I am NOT willing to spend money on updates!
It's not like they're DLC's..

 

[Noam]

I guess that makes sense. They can match the full release to version 2.0

 

[Ordou]

There's an old twitter post about alpha players getting free updates, but that they're not sure about beta players yet :/
I"ll post it when I find it

Glad I bought it in alpha! :trollface.jpg:

 

[Disk]

Yes, all players who bought the game will get the game free from Alpha and beyond. As for Beta, you (I believe) will get the full version free as well. Otherwise, Beta will have to buy again. But I can confirm Alpha will get it free.

 

[x339]

Yes, all players who bought the game will get the game free from Alpha and beyond. As for Beta, you (I believe) will get the full version free as well. Otherwise, Beta will have to buy again. But I can confirm Alpha will get it free.

Beta gets it for free as well, that is one of their main selling points.

 

[Laptop65]

Beta gets it for free as well, that is one of their main selling points.

In which case I'm off to go buy my own Minecraft premium account. Or find a gift code.

 

[Deathsnova]

Will we have to repurchase the game when it comes out?
Thats just what i heard back in dev...

 

[Sengira]

Will we have to repurchase the game when it comes out?
Thats just what i heard back in dev...

No, both alpha and beta gets the full version. It said so in the ToS (Yes, I actually do read those things, when I buy games!)

 

[Laptop65]

Will we have to repurchase the game when it comes out?
Thats just what i heard back in dev...

I know Alpha will get it free, and Notch stated if you buy it as a Beta you will get the full game release too. If he changes his mind and makes us rebuy then I think a lot of us will turn to "playing but not buying".