Microsoft's 'Minecraft Earth' Will Permanently End on June 30

Due to the ongoing restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Microsoft announced today that it will permanently shut down Minecraft Earth, a Pokémon Go-adjacent augmented reality mobile game which debuted in October 2019. Today also marks the release of the game's final build which includes greater accommodations for at-home play, reduced ruby costs and lowered time requirements for crafting and smelting actions. Microsoft explained the decision and outlined all the highlights of this last...