Summary
- Minecraft introduces the Aotearoa New Zealand DLC to celebrate the upcoming movie, offering unique activities for players.
- Set in breathtaking New Zealand landscapes, the DLC features locations inspired by real-world sites, along with a brand-new campaign.
- The DLC is available now and can be downloaded for free.
Minecraft has released its first-ever destination DLC, Aotearoa New Zealand, to celebrate the upcoming release of the game’s movie, which is set in New Zealand. Mojang Studios has partnered with Tourism New Zealand and Warner Bros. to bring this Minecraft DLC, featuring unique activities for players to engage with.
Minecraft has grown into a massive success over the years, evolving from an indie project into one of the best-selling video games of all time. It offers a canvas for players to express their creativity within a sandbox game, where they can turn their imagination into virtual realities. There are plenty of examples of Minecraft’s possibilities, with players building everything from massive structures to fully functional new worlds. One of the things that enables this is the continued support from the developer, which introduces new content and improves the game’s experience. Now, a surprise DLC is available for players to continue creating and exploring in Minecraft.
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Minecraft has released the Aotearoa New Zealand DLC, a new free expansion pack aimed at celebrating the upcoming release of A Minecraft Movie, set to premiere on April 4. The DLC is set in New Zealand and features some of the country’s stunning landscapes, with destinations inspired by real-life natural marvels, including Waitomo Caves, Rotorua, Kapiti Island, Abel Tasman, Tekapo, and Doubtful Sound. In addition to enjoying the scenery, players can also play a new campaign, stepping into the role of a filmmaker who must take on various activities such as paddling, exploring, four-wheel driving, spotting rare native birds, and engaging with geothermal activity—all while interacting with different NPCs.
New Free Minecraft DLC Set in New Zealand
Expanding Minecraft’s open-world creative options even further, the DLC allows players to complete challenges while exploring various locations. For those feeling even more adventurous, the developer is promoting a way for players to plan and book a real-life adventure to New Zealand, offering a firsthand experience of the country’s landscapes, activities, and culture.
With the Minecraft movie just around the corner, players have expressed some concerns about how it will turn out. The first trailer received some backlash, as it wasn’t what many fans were expecting. The director responded by saying that the game represents many different things to many different people, making it impossible to please everyone. While players wait for the movie’s release, they can start immersing themselves in the New Zealand landscape with the Aotearoa New Zealand DLC.
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November 18, 2011
- ESRB
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E10+ For Everyone 10+ Due To Fantasy Violence