Mojang has officially announced that it’s currently testing Minecraft on PlayStation 5, where it’s gathering feedback and making improvements to a allow for a native PS5 version to launch later this year. Presumably, this new version would feature the same updates to the Xbox Series X|S version that happened late last year and enable 4K/60FPS for those with Microsoft’s latest console hardware.
The news comes as users (like doryNtr on X) have already discovered links to the PS5 version testing with “PlayStation 5 Preview” reportedly showing up as an option in the newest update.
“Mojang has begun testing Minecraft on PlayStation 5, paving the way for a native PS5 version to be released later this year.” the studio said in a statement. “This PS5 version of the game is currently in experimental mode so the team can continue to make improvements and listen to community feedback over the next few months.”
The studio also acknowledged the “current-gen” updates on Xbox, which seems to suggest the PS5 version will be similar. It also mentions “future game enhancements,” which could mean we’d eventually see features like ray-tracing implemented on current or future console hardware.
“Minecraft is also optimized for Xbox Series X|S consoles, where the game runs at up to 4K and 60FPS as of last December,” it said. “These updates to optimization are a continuation of Minecraft’s efforts to ensure a great experience on consoles while paving the way for future game enhancements.
The news comes alongside a big new update to the game, titled Tricky Trials, which brings new structures, decorative blocks, hostile mobs, weapons, items, crafting possibilities, paintings, pottery sherds, armor trims, and banners, trials, treasures and a heap more.
Now is definitely a good time to get the Minecraft train running full steam again though, with the Minecraft movie also on the horizon. The film, which is due to premiere in cinemas on April 5th, 2025, has been steadily amassing an all-star cast that includes the likes of Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa, Jack Black, Emma Myers, Danielle Brooks and Sebastian Eugene Hansen, and now it’s picked up a very recent Emmy winner and absolutely superstar for the ride.
The film’s official synopsis simply reads, “The malevolent Ender Dragon sets out on a path of destruction, prompting a young girl and her group of unlikely adventurers to set out to save the Overworld.”