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	'''''Minecraft: Story Mode''''' was<!-- if you want to change this to "is", please discuss doing so in the talk page first. --> an episodic point-and-click narrative-driven graphic adventure {{w\|video game}} based on the sandbox game ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'', released in October 2015 across multiple platforms with a Windows (Microsoft Store) release on December 16, 2015, a Wii U release on January 21, 2016, a tvOS release on August 24, 2016, and a Nintendo Switch release on August 22, 2017.<ref name="StoryModeRelease">{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929161437/https://telltalegames.com/blog/99936/premiere-dates-revealed-for-minecraft-story-mode\|title=Premiere Dates Revealed for 'Minecraft: Story Mode'\|author=Laura Perusco\|website=The Telltale Blog\|date=Septmeber 16, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901195249/https://nintendo.com/games/detail/minecraft-story-mode-the-complete-adventure-switch\|title=Minecraft: Story Mode - The Complete Adventure for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Game Details\|website=nintendo.com/us}}</ref> ~~The game~~ was developed by [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]], the developer of ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'', in collaboration with [[Minecraft:Telltale Games]].		'''''Minecraft: Story Mode''''' was<!-- if you want to change this to "is", please discuss doing so in the talk page first. --> an episodic point-and-click narrative-driven graphic adventure {{w\|video game}} based on the sandbox game ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'', released in October 2015 across multiple platforms with a Windows (Microsoft Store) release on December 16, 2015, a Wii U release on January 21, 2016, a tvOS release on August 24, 2016, and a Nintendo Switch release on August 22, 2017.<ref name="StoryModeRelease">{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150929161437/https://telltalegames.com/blog/99936/premiere-dates-revealed-for-minecraft-story-mode\|title=Premiere Dates Revealed for 'Minecraft: Story Mode'\|author=Laura Perusco\|website=The Telltale Blog\|date=Septmeber 16, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901195249/https://nintendo.com/games/detail/minecraft-story-mode-the-complete-adventure-switch\|title=Minecraft: Story Mode - The Complete Adventure for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Game Details\|website=nintendo.com/us}}</ref> It was developed by [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]], the developer of ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'', in collaboration with [[Minecraft:Telltale Games]].

	In June 2018, [[Minecraft:Netflix]] and Telltale signed a partnership agreement, and the first season of the game ''Minecraft: Story Mode'' was announced to be released on Netflix on November 7, 2018.<ref>{{citation\|url=https://techradar.com/news/netflix-to-add-games-to-its-service-including-stranger-things-and-minecraft\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613234210/https://www.techradar.com/news/netflix-to-add-games-to-its-service-including-stranger-things-and-minecraft\|title=Netflix to bring Minecraft: Story Mode to service - but not traditional games\|author=Nick Pino\|website=Tech Radar\|date=June 13, 2018}}</ref> Due to unknown reasons, the release date was pushed to November 27, 2018. That day, the first three episodes of the series were released and the next two episodes were released on December 5, 2018. The series was removed from Netflix on December 5, 2022.<ref>[[Minecraft::File:StoryModeNetflixExitDate.jpg]]</ref>		In June 2018, [[Minecraft:Netflix]] and Telltale signed a partnership agreement, and the first season of the game ''Minecraft: Story Mode'' was announced to be released on Netflix on November 7, 2018.<ref>{{citation\|url=https://techradar.com/news/netflix-to-add-games-to-its-service-including-stranger-things-and-minecraft\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180613234210/https://www.techradar.com/news/netflix-to-add-games-to-its-service-including-stranger-things-and-minecraft\|title=Netflix to bring Minecraft: Story Mode to service - but not traditional games\|author=Nick Pino\|website=Tech Radar\|date=June 13, 2018}}</ref> Due to unknown reasons, the release date was pushed to November 27, 2018. That day, the first three episodes of the series were released and the next two episodes were released on December 5, 2018. The series was removed from Netflix on December 5, 2022.<ref>[[Minecraft::File:StoryModeNetflixExitDate.jpg]]</ref>
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	== Quotes ==		== Quotes ==
	{{q\|We've worked closely with the amazing team at Mojang to ensure this story is a natural fit for the Minecraft world fans already know and love. As Jesse, players will steer their own path through a tale of adventure and survival; all brought to life by an all-star cast. Through Telltale's choice-based gameplay and a story spanning from the Nether to the Farlands, the End, and beyond, we can't wait for fans to experience this new take on the beloved world of Minecraft.\|Kevin Bruner, CEO of Telltale Games<ref name=StoryQuote>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150905143729/https://telltalegames.com/blog/97267/minecraft-story-mode-reveal-trailer-and-first-cast-details ''Minecraft: Story Mode'' Reveal Trailer and First Cast Details~~] by~~ Telltale Games; July 4, 2015</ref>}}		{{q\|We've worked closely with the amazing team at Mojang to ensure this story is a natural fit for the Minecraft world fans already know and love. As Jesse, players will steer their own path through a tale of adventure and survival; all brought to life by an all-star cast. Through Telltale's choice-based gameplay and a story spanning from the Nether to the Farlands, the End, and beyond, we can't wait for fans to experience this new take on the beloved world of Minecraft.\|Kevin Bruner, CEO of Telltale Games<ref name=StoryQuote>{{cite\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150905143729/https://telltalegames.com/blog/97267/minecraft-story-mode-reveal-trailer-and-first-cast-details\|title=Minecraft: Story Mode Reveal Trailer and First Cast Details\|website=Telltale Games\|date=July 4, 2015}}</ref>}}

	== Trivia ==		== Trivia ==
	* The Netflix version was planned to have an exclusive alternate ending for ''A Block and a Hard Place'' in which Reuben survived the wither storm attack, however the idea was scrapped as a result of Telltale's bankruptcy.<ref> {{Tumblr\|stirpicus\|700247111657242624\|So, in honor of the Netflix edition of '''Minecraft: Story Mode''' officially leaving the service, I wanted to share this screenshot that...\|November 7, 2022}}</ref> Future episodes were intended to be altered in order to include Reuben as well.		* The Netflix version was planned to have an exclusive alternate ending for ''A Block and a Hard Place'' in which Reuben survived the wither storm attack, however the idea was scrapped as a result of Telltale's bankruptcy.<ref>{{Tumblr\|stirpicus\|700247111657242624\|So, in honor of the Netflix edition of '''Minecraft: Story Mode''' officially leaving the service, I wanted to share this screenshot that...\|November 7, 2022}}</ref> Future episodes were intended to be altered in order to include Reuben as well.
	** The idea of Reuben surviving was pitched for Season Two and as an early idea for a potential third season but ultimately went unused.<ref>{{Tumblr\|stirpicus\|698080774474399744\|S2 wasn’t “going to” have that; it was one of like twenty different pitches I wrote for S2 and people just liked the Admin angle better.\|October 14, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Tumblr\|stirpicus\|639040466275483648\|Back in the day when we thought we were making a third season, one of the versions of Season 3 that I pitched involved Reuben from an alternate timeline...\|December 31, 2020}}</ref>		** The idea of Reuben surviving was pitched for Season Two and as an early idea for a potential third season but ultimately went unused.<ref>{{Tumblr\|stirpicus\|698080774474399744\|S2 wasn’t “going to” have that; it was one of like twenty different pitches I wrote for S2 and people just liked the Admin angle better.\|October 14, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Tumblr\|stirpicus\|639040466275483648\|Back in the day when we thought we were making a third season, one of the versions of Season 3 that I pitched involved Reuben from an alternate timeline...\|December 31, 2020}}</ref>
	** Early versions of the game were planning on having swear words, but this was ultimately cut out.		** Early versions of the game were planning on having swear words, but this was ultimately cut out.

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	* The Netflix version was planned to have an exclusive alternate ending for ''A Block and a Hard Place'' in which Reuben survived the wither storm attack, however the idea was scrapped as a result of Telltale's bankruptcy.<ref> {{Tumblr\|stirpicus\|700247111657242624\|So, in honor of the Netflix edition of '''Minecraft: Story Mode''' officially leaving the service, I wanted to share this screenshot that...\|November 7, 2022}}</ref> Future episodes were intended to be altered in order to include Reuben as well.		* The Netflix version was planned to have an exclusive alternate ending for ''A Block and a Hard Place'' in which Reuben survived the wither storm attack, however the idea was scrapped as a result of Telltale's bankruptcy.<ref> {{Tumblr\|stirpicus\|700247111657242624\|So, in honor of the Netflix edition of '''Minecraft: Story Mode''' officially leaving the service, I wanted to share this screenshot that...\|November 7, 2022}}</ref> Future episodes were intended to be altered in order to include Reuben as well.
	** The idea of Reuben surviving was pitched for Season Two and as an early idea for a potential third season but ultimately went unused.<ref>{{Tumblr\|stirpicus\|698080774474399744\|S2 wasn’t “going to” have that; it was one of like twenty different pitches I wrote for S2 and people just liked the Admin angle better.\|October 14, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Tumblr\|stirpicus\|639040466275483648\|Back in the day when we thought we were making a third season, one of the versions of Season 3 that I pitched involved Reuben from an alternate timeline...\|December 31, 2020}}</ref>		** The idea of Reuben surviving was pitched for Season Two and as an early idea for a potential third season but ultimately went unused.<ref>{{Tumblr\|stirpicus\|698080774474399744\|S2 wasn’t “going to” have that; it was one of like twenty different pitches I wrote for S2 and people just liked the Admin angle better.\|October 14, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Tumblr\|stirpicus\|639040466275483648\|Back in the day when we thought we were making a third season, one of the versions of Season 3 that I pitched involved Reuben from an alternate timeline...\|December 31, 2020}}</ref>
			** Early versions of the game were planning on having swear words, but this was ultimately cut out.

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==

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	A sequel, {{el\|sm2}}, was released on July 11, 2017, featuring new storylines and characters.		A sequel, {{el\|sm2}}, was released on July 11, 2017, featuring new storylines and characters.

	On May 31, 2019, it was announced that ''Minecraft: Story Mode'' would no longer be supported following the closure of Telltale Games.<ref>{{Mcnet\|important-minecraft--story-mode-information\|Important Minecraft: Story Mode Information\|May 31, 2019}}</ref> The servers for ''Story Mode'' were discontinued on June 25, 2019, meaning that the episodes are no longer downloadable on most platforms. The Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch versions are playable on the {{w\|Xbox Series X and Series S\|Xbox Series X{{!}}S}}, {{w\|PlayStation 5}}, and {{w\|Nintendo Switch 2}} respectively via backward compatibility.<ref>{{cite\|url=https://~~www.~~xbox.com~~/en-US~~/games/store/-/C27H79BD0N2J\|title=~~Buy~~ Minecraft: Story Mode ~~- Season Two~~ - Episode 1 ~~\| Xbox~~\|website=xbox.com}}</ref>		On May 31, 2019, it was announced that ''Minecraft: Story Mode'' would no longer be supported following the closure of Telltale Games.<ref>{{Mcnet\|important-minecraft--story-mode-information\|Important Minecraft: Story Mode Information\|May 31, 2019}}</ref> The servers for ''Story Mode'' were discontinued on June 25, 2019, meaning that the episodes are no longer downloadable on most platforms. The Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch versions are playable on the {{w\|Xbox Series X and Series S\|Xbox Series X{{!}}S}}, {{w\|PlayStation 5}}, and {{w\|Nintendo Switch 2}} respectively via backward compatibility.<ref>{{cite\|url=https://xbox.com/games/store/-/C27H79BD0N2J\|title=Minecraft: Story Mode - Episode 1: The Order of the Stone {{!}} XBOX\|website=xbox.com}}</ref>

	== Gameplay ==		== Gameplay ==

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	The game is divided into five separately sold episodes, released in intervals between 2 weeks and 3 months.		The game is divided into five separately sold episodes, released in intervals between 2 weeks and 3 months.

	A [[Minecraft:MCSM:Season Pass (Season One)\|Season Pass]], which bundled all five episodes together, launched on October 27, 2015 with a physical copy subtitled ''Season Pass Disc'' releasing the same day. That physical release includes the first episode on the disc and ~~granted~~ access to the other four episodes via download ~~when~~ the ~~game's servers were operating~~.		A [[Minecraft:MCSM:Season Pass (Season One)\|Season Pass]], which bundled all five episodes together, launched on October 27, 2015 with a physical copy subtitled ''Season Pass Disc'' releasing the same day. That physical release includes the first episode on the disc and grants access to the other four episodes via download. However, downloading episodes no longer works for the physical releases on Xbox 360 and PC.

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	On March 22, 2016, Telltale Games announced that three episodes will be released throughout 2016 as downloadable content.<ref name=EP5DLC/> These episodes were not part of the [[Minecraft:MCSM:Season Pass (Season One)\|Season Pass]] and as such were sold separately on their own or as a DLC bundle named [[Minecraft:MCSM:Adventure Pass\|Adventure Pass]].<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323073215/http://mojang.com/2016/03/story-mode-episode-5-incoming-three-more-on-the-way/\|title=Story Mode Episode 5 incoming. Three more on the way\|author=Owen Jones\|website=Mojang.com\|date=March 22, 2016}}</ref> In order to download these episodes, one must have at least one episode from the main series.<ref name=EP5DLC/>		On March 22, 2016, Telltale Games announced that three episodes will be released throughout 2016 as downloadable content.<ref name=EP5DLC/> These episodes were not part of the [[Minecraft:MCSM:Season Pass (Season One)\|Season Pass]] and as such were sold separately on their own or as a DLC bundle named [[Minecraft:MCSM:Adventure Pass\|Adventure Pass]].<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323073215/http://mojang.com/2016/03/story-mode-episode-5-incoming-three-more-on-the-way/\|title=Story Mode Episode 5 incoming. Three more on the way\|author=Owen Jones\|website=Mojang.com\|date=March 22, 2016}}</ref> In order to download these episodes, one must have at least one episode from the main series.<ref name=EP5DLC/>

	A [[Minecraft:MCSM:The Complete Adventure\|bundle]] encompassing both the Season and Adventure Passes launched on October 25, 2016. The physical release of said bundle, subtitled ''The Complete Adventure'', includes all eight episodes on the disc without requiring a download.		A [[Minecraft:MCSM:The Complete Adventure\|bundle]] encompassing both the Season and Adventure Passes launched on October 25, 2016. The physical release of said bundle, subtitled ''The Complete Adventure'', includes all eight episodes on the disc or cartridge without requiring a download.

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	Story Mode Premiere.jpg\|Premiere image		Story Mode Premiere.jpg\|Premiere image
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			Story Mode Shirts.jpg\|Ad for shirts with Story Mode logos on them.
			Story Mode Let's Play.jpg\|Some mobs playing Story Mode.
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	Story Mode Covers.jpg\|Game boxes		Story Mode Covers.jpg\|Game boxes
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	== System requirements ==		== System requirements ==
	According to [https://store.steampowered.com/app/376870 ~~this~~ page]:		According to ''Minecraft: Story Mode''{{'}}s [https://store.steampowered.com/app/376870 front page on Steam], the system requirements are as follows.

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	The game is divided into five separately sold episodes, released in intervals between 2 weeks and 3 months.		The game is divided into five separately sold episodes, released in intervals between 2 weeks and 3 months.

	A [[Minecraft:MCSM:Season Pass (Season One)\|Season Pass]], which bundled all five episodes together, launched on October 27, 2015 with a physical copy subtitled ''Season Pass Disc'' releasing the same day. That physical release includes the first episode on the disc and ~~granted~~ access to the other four episodes via download ~~when~~ the ~~game's servers were operating~~.		A [[Minecraft:MCSM:Season Pass (Season One)\|Season Pass]], which bundled all five episodes together, launched on October 27, 2015 with a physical copy subtitled ''Season Pass Disc'' releasing the same day. That physical release includes the first episode on the disc and grants access to the other four episodes via download. However, downloading episodes no longer works for the physical releases on Xbox 360 and PC.

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	On March 22, 2016, Telltale Games announced that three episodes will be released throughout 2016 as downloadable content.<ref name=EP5DLC/> These episodes were not part of the [[Minecraft:MCSM:Season Pass (Season One)\|Season Pass]] and as such were sold separately on their own or as a DLC bundle named [[Minecraft:MCSM:Adventure Pass\|Adventure Pass]].<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323073215/http://mojang.com/2016/03/story-mode-episode-5-incoming-three-more-on-the-way/\|title=Story Mode Episode 5 incoming. Three more on the way\|author=Owen Jones\|website=Mojang.com\|date=March 22, 2016}}</ref> In order to download these episodes, one must have at least one episode from the main series.<ref name=EP5DLC/>		On March 22, 2016, Telltale Games announced that three episodes will be released throughout 2016 as downloadable content.<ref name=EP5DLC/> These episodes were not part of the [[Minecraft:MCSM:Season Pass (Season One)\|Season Pass]] and as such were sold separately on their own or as a DLC bundle named [[Minecraft:MCSM:Adventure Pass\|Adventure Pass]].<ref>{{citation\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160323073215/http://mojang.com/2016/03/story-mode-episode-5-incoming-three-more-on-the-way/\|title=Story Mode Episode 5 incoming. Three more on the way\|author=Owen Jones\|website=Mojang.com\|date=March 22, 2016}}</ref> In order to download these episodes, one must have at least one episode from the main series.<ref name=EP5DLC/>

	A [[Minecraft:MCSM:The Complete Adventure\|bundle]] encompassing both the Season and Adventure Passes launched on October 25, 2016. The physical release of said bundle, subtitled ''The Complete Adventure'', includes all eight episodes on the disc without requiring a download.		A [[Minecraft:MCSM:The Complete Adventure\|bundle]] encompassing both the Season and Adventure Passes launched on October 25, 2016. The physical release of said bundle, subtitled ''The Complete Adventure'', includes all eight episodes on the disc or cartridge without requiring a download.

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