Minecraft Windows 10 edition is coming

Microsoft and Mojang announced at Minecon today that a new version of Minecraft will be coming to windows 10. Microsoft has said that Minecraft Windows 10 version will be able to utilize all the awesome features of Windows 10. Don't worry though Minecraft players, the PC version won't be going anywhere. Minecraft Windows 10 and Minecraft PC will stay two separate versions.

Microsoft also stated that players who own the PC version will receive the Windows 10 version for free, so you don't have to worry about paying for the game again. For the players who don't own Minecraft though it will cost $10 during the beta stages of the game, which is fairly cheap for Minecraft.

Like the original PC version their will be a beta for the Windows 10 version and it will begin on July 29th.

Players who do choose to switch over the the Windows 10 version will be able to play on their PC's as well as their Tablets. Not only that though,  you'll be able to switch between your controller, touch screen and keyboard and mouse.

Players can also expect to be able to play cross gen. If you're playing on Windows 10 you should be able to play with your friends on Xbox One and vice versa which adds a nice touch to the new edition.

Some of the other big things to come out of Minecon this week is

Duel wielding is in. Players have expressed their excitement at Mojang adding the feature, now giving players the ability to hold any two items they wish at a time.

Mojang also announced at Minecon that they're bringing a story mode to Minecraft, adding another dimension to the game that players can dive in to. You can check out the trailer here.