Microsoft Claims Xbox Series X|S Minecraft Ratings 'is Not Indicative of Any New Versions' - News

by William D'Angelo , posted on 06 September 2023 / 3,171 Views

Minecraft this week was rated for the Xbox Series X|S in the US by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). his is the second rating for an Xbox Series X|S version of Minecraft. The game was rated in Germany last month.

Microsoft in a statement sent to VideoGamesChronicle says the ratings are part of standard approvals that is regularly goes through.

"Given the number of platforms and geographies in which Minecraft is available, we periodically go through rating reviews and updates with different regional boards," said a Microsoft spokesperson. "This recent rating is not indicative of any new versions or platform support for Minecraft in the near future."

Microsoft Claims Xbox Series X|S Minecraft Ratings 'is Not Indicative of Any New Versions'

There is currently no native version of Minecraft for the Xbox Series X|S as it is the Xbox One version that is currently playable on the Xbox Series X|S.

A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can contact the author on Twitter @TrunksWD.

3 Comments

VAMatt (on 06 September 2023)

What could realistically be gained with a series X version of a game as graphically simplistic as Minecraft?

Pemalite VAMatt (on 06 September 2023)

Ray Tracing.
It looks amazing on PC.

They were developing a "super-duper graphics update" at one point, but the last generation consoles were to weak to be able to appropriately handle it.

Wman1996 VAMatt (on 08 September 2023)

Ray tracing as Pemalite said.
You would also get a little more Minecraft sales (relative to the effort needed) in the form of double-dippers who would want another physical copy or those who want to achievement hunt again.