
“The Minecraft Beta isn’t technically a Universal app but can be used on Windows 10 phones, tablets and PCs. I was told that as it goes GA this will change and layouts will be similar to those which users are comfortable. It appears the Beta layout is based on Pocket Edition, which has its pros and cons. “Microsoft says Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta is built on the Windows 10 kernel. Here’s his thoughts on the game, along with some pictures he sent along of the Windows 10 port in action: Patrick Moorhead, founder and president of Moor Insights & Strategy, is attending Minecon in London and got to try Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition beta. You know, because it’s Minecraft, and Minecraft‘s always been cool like that. That update, and all future Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta updates, will be free.

An update “due to arrive soon after launch” will let you play Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta with any Pocket Edition owner. The game will launch of Creative and Survival modes, of course, as well as seven-person multiplayer over a local network or with your Xbox Live friends who also own the game. If you’re one of the 20 million folks who purchased Minecraft for the PC, you’ll get the Windows 10 edition for free if you’re not, you’ll be able to pick it up for $10 during the undetermined length of the beta. Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta is basically a port of the mobile Minecraft: Pocket Edition and will launch alongside Windows 10 itself on July 29, Mojang announced today.
