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| version = [[Minecraft:PlayStation Vita Edition 1.84|1.84]] | | version = [[Minecraft:PlayStation Vita Edition 1.84|1.84]] | ||
| date = '''Digital'''<br /> | | date = '''Digital'''<br />{{Tooltip|NA|North America}}: October 14, 2014<br />{{Tooltip|EU|Europe}}: October 15, 2014<br /> '''Physical''' <br />{{Tooltip|NA|North America}}: November 11, 2014 <br />{{Tooltip|EU|Europe}}: November 19, 2014 <br />{{Tooltip|UK|United Kingdom}} & {{Tooltip|IE|Ireland}}: November 21, 2014 | ||
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}}[[File:PlayStation Vita Edition.jpg|thumb|Box art by Mojang Studios]] | }}[[File:PlayStation Vita Edition.jpg|thumb|Box art by Mojang Studios]] | ||
'''''Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition''''' is the | '''''Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition''''' is the edition of ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft]]'' developed by [[Minecraft:4J Studios]] and [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] for the {{w|PlayStation Vita}} and {{w|PlayStation TV}}.<ref>{{tweet|4JStudios|370111405216649216|Happy to confirm we're developing Minecraft PS3, PS4 & PS Vita Editions for Mojang, as well as Xbox 360 & Xbox One Editions!|August 21, 2013}}</ref> A hidden teaser was hinted by 4J Studios on {{w|Twitter}} in April 2014 where a PlayStation Vita displaying ''Minecraft'' in the background of the main focus of the image could be seen,<ref>{{tweet|4JStudios|454533121040334848|Perfect Dark XBLA is on sale at 70% off just now! Perfect reason to finally open this ;)|April 11, 2014}}</ref> and a screenshot published a month later along with them confirming the edition was being developed.<ref>{{tweet|4JStudios|465874540766453760|We're working on it! Here's a screenshot.|May 12, 2014}}</ref> Following the announcement, [[Minecraft:Jeb]] also added that it was based on {{el|ps3}}.<ref>{{tweet|jeb_|465877758707769344|MC:Vita screenshot! (It's based on the PS3 Edition)|May 12, 2014}}</ref> | ||
The {{el|ps3}} also has some level of connectivity with the ''PlayStation Vita Edition''; the game at the PlayStation Store incorporates the | The {{el|ps3}} also has some level of connectivity with the ''PlayStation Vita Edition''; the game at the PlayStation Store incorporates the [[Minecraft:w:Cross-buy|Cross-buy]] feature, which makes players get one of the two editions for free when purchasing either one of them. Saved worlds were also transferable between the consoles.<ref>{{cite|url=http://www.minecraftforum.net/topic/2674931-snapshot-14w21b-ready-for-testing-xbone-ps-news|title=Snapshot 14w21b Ready for Testing - XBOne, PS News!|author=Sacheverell|website=[[Minecraft:Minecraft Forum]]|date=May 22, 2014}}</ref> | ||
Compared to the ''[[Minecraft:PlayStation 3 Edition]]'', ''PlayStation Vita Edition'' only supports multiplayer for up to 4 players'','' and the [[Minecraft:Render distance|render]] and [[Minecraft:Simulation distance|simulation]] distance was reduced to 5 [[Minecraft:Chunk|chunks]]. [[Minecraft:Splitscreen (Legacy Console Edition)|Splitscreen]] is not included, but the ''PlayStation Vita Edition'' supports local multiplayer via an {{w|ad-hoc network}}. | Compared to the ''[[Minecraft:PlayStation 3 Edition]]'', ''PlayStation Vita Edition'' only supports multiplayer for up to 4 players'','' and the [[Minecraft:Render distance|render]] and [[Minecraft:Simulation distance|simulation]] distance was reduced to 5 [[Minecraft:Chunk|chunks]]. [[Minecraft:Splitscreen (Legacy Console Edition)|Splitscreen]] is not included, but the ''PlayStation Vita Edition'' supports local multiplayer via an {{w|ad-hoc network}}. | ||
The ''PlayStation Vita Edition'' became available for purchase on the PlayStation Network on October 14 in North America and on October 15 in Europe.<ref>{{tweet|4JStudios|519987042139525120|#MinecraftPSVita passed final test and will be released on 15th October in Europe!|October 8, 2014}}</ref> It had a retail release in stores on November 11 (North America),<ref>{{tweet|PlayStation|520567552490352641|Minecraft PS Vita Edition hits PS Store on Tuesday! Retail version drops on 11/11|October 10, 2014}}</ref> November 19 (Europe) and November 21 (United Kingdom and Ireland).<ref>https:// | The ''PlayStation Vita Edition'' became available for purchase on the PlayStation Network on October 14 in North America and on October 15 in Europe.<ref>{{tweet|4JStudios|519987042139525120|#MinecraftPSVita passed final test and will be released on 15th October in Europe!|October 8, 2014}}</ref> It had a retail release in stores on November 11 (North America),<ref>{{tweet|PlayStation|520567552490352641|Minecraft PS Vita Edition hits PS Store on Tuesday! Retail version drops on 11/11|October 10, 2014}}</ref> November 19 (Europe) and November 21 (United Kingdom and Ireland).<ref>{{cite|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2014/10/10/minecraft-ps-vita-edition-coming-to-ps-store-next-week/|title=Minecraft PS Vita Edition Coming to PS Store Next Week|website=PlayStation.Blog|date=October 10, 2014}}</ref> It was originally announced that ''Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition'' would no longer be available for digital purchase due to the PlayStation Store closing on the platform on August 27, 2021, however this statement was later retracted.<ref>{{citation|url=https://blog.playstation.com/2021/04/19/playstation-store-on-ps3-and-ps-vita-will-continue-operations/|title=PlayStation Store on PS3 and PS Vita Will Continue Operations|author=Jim Ryan|website=PlayStation Blog|date=April 19, 2021}}</ref> It would later be announced that ''Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition'' will no longer be available for purchase following the closure of the PlayStation Store on PlayStation Vita in July 2027.<ref name="PS3shopretirement" /> | ||
As of [[Minecraft:PlayStation Vita Edition 1.84|1.84]], the ''PlayStation Vita Edition'' has not received new feature updates, such as [[Minecraft:Village & Pillage]], [[Minecraft:Buzzy Bees]], the [[Minecraft:Nether Update]], [[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs]], and so on. | As of [[Minecraft:PlayStation Vita Edition 1.84|1.84]], the ''PlayStation Vita Edition'' has not received new feature updates, such as [[Minecraft:Village & Pillage]], [[Minecraft:Buzzy Bees]], the [[Minecraft:Nether Update]], [[Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs]], and so on. | ||
The ''PlayStation Vita | The most recent feature update for ''Minecraft'' on ''PlayStation Vita'' devices was the [[Minecraft:Update Aquatic]].<ref>{{mcnet|update-aquatic-coming-legacy-console-editions|Update Aquatic Coming to Legacy Console Editions|May 3, 2018|Staff}}</ref> | ||
Update 1.84 removed the ability to transfer saves from PS3, PS Vita, and PS TV systems to PS4, and fixed some bugs.<ref name="save"> | Update 1.84 removed the ability to transfer saves from PS3, PS Vita, and PS TV systems to PS4, and fixed some bugs.<ref name="save">{{mcnet|enjoy-saving-your-playstation-game-|Enjoy saving your PlayStation game?|April 4, 2020|Sofia Dankis}}</ref> | ||
== Gameplay == | == Gameplay == | ||
Latest revision as of 11:19, 24 October 2026
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Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition is the edition of Minecraft:Minecraft developed by Minecraft:4J Studios and Minecraft:Mojang Studios for the Template:W and Template:W.<ref>Template:Tweet</ref> A hidden teaser was hinted by 4J Studios on Template:W in April 2014 where a PlayStation Vita displaying Minecraft in the background of the main focus of the image could be seen,<ref>Template:Tweet</ref> and a screenshot published a month later along with them confirming the edition was being developed.<ref>Template:Tweet</ref> Following the announcement, Minecraft:Jeb also added that it was based on Template:El.<ref>Template:Tweet</ref>
The Template:El also has some level of connectivity with the PlayStation Vita Edition; the game at the PlayStation Store incorporates the Cross-buy feature, which makes players get one of the two editions for free when purchasing either one of them. Saved worlds were also transferable between the consoles.<ref>Template:Cite</ref>
Compared to the Minecraft:PlayStation 3 Edition, PlayStation Vita Edition only supports multiplayer for up to 4 players, and the render and simulation distance was reduced to 5 chunks. Splitscreen is not included, but the PlayStation Vita Edition supports local multiplayer via an Template:W.
The PlayStation Vita Edition became available for purchase on the PlayStation Network on October 14 in North America and on October 15 in Europe.<ref>Template:Tweet</ref> It had a retail release in stores on November 11 (North America),<ref>Template:Tweet</ref> November 19 (Europe) and November 21 (United Kingdom and Ireland).<ref>Template:Cite</ref> It was originally announced that Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition would no longer be available for digital purchase due to the PlayStation Store closing on the platform on August 27, 2021, however this statement was later retracted.<ref>Template:Citation</ref> It would later be announced that Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition will no longer be available for purchase following the closure of the PlayStation Store on PlayStation Vita in July 2027.<ref name="PS3shopretirement" />
As of 1.84, the PlayStation Vita Edition has not received new feature updates, such as Minecraft:Village & Pillage, Minecraft:Buzzy Bees, the Minecraft:Nether Update, Minecraft:Caves & Cliffs, and so on. The most recent feature update for Minecraft on PlayStation Vita devices was the Minecraft:Update Aquatic.<ref>Template:Mcnet</ref>
Update 1.84 removed the ability to transfer saves from PS3, PS Vita, and PS TV systems to PS4, and fixed some bugs.<ref name="save">Template:Mcnet</ref>
Gameplay
Changes
Through Sony's "Cross Buy" initiative, owners of PlayStation 3 Edition are able to download PlayStation Vita Edition at no additional cost. Since the PlayStation Vita Edition is based on the PlayStation 3 Edition, saves on the PlayStation 3 Edition are compatible with PlayStation Vita Edition and vice versa via an online upload to PlayStation Network.
This does not apply to Template:El. It was only possible to do a one-way save transfer from PS3 to PS4. As of April 15, 2020, it is no longer possible to transfer saves from PS3 to PS Vita/PS TV and vice versa.<ref name="save" /> There was also a major discount for previous owners of the PlayStation 3 Edition, however, since February 25, 2016, there is no longer such a discount on PlayStation 4 Edition for owners of the PlayStation 3 Edition.
Trailers
Trivia
- As production of PlayStation Vita cartridges have been discontinued,<ref>Sony is shutting down production of physical Vita games - Polygon; May 18, 2019</ref> the only legal way to purchase the PlayStation Vita Edition is to buy the game digitally via the PlayStation Store. Another option is to order a physical copy from re-sellers from websites like eBay and Amazon, but buying a digital copy may be more viable.
- The physical copy released in North America included a download code for the game instead of a physical cartridge. These codes expired on March 31, 2017.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWh5NsMadaU&ab_channel=Bearman3600</ref>
- The popularity of this version of Minecraft in Japan produced a bundle with a Minecraft-themed backplate on the PlayStation Vita console, along with a downloadable Minecraft voucher, and a Minecraft-themed carrying case for the PS Vita.<ref>Minecraft PS Vita models announced for Japan - Gematsu; November 14, 2016</ref>
- When traveling in The Nether on PlayStation Vita Edition, Overworld distances are scaled down by a ratio of 3:1 rather than 8:1.
Gallery
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Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition logo
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Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition box art
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Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition screenshot
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Minecraft: PlayStation Vita Edition screenshot of Minecraft:Steve looking at a castle
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Image of Kazuo Hirai holding the PlayStation Vita edited to show Minecraft on the screen
References
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