What a nice anniversary gift
It’s possible to (officially)playMinecraft Classicfor free in your browserlike it’s 2009 all over again. You won’t need to bust out a separate launcher or catch up on in-depth wikis–it’s a cinch.
In celebration of the game’s fast-approaching tenth anniversary on May 17, the developers are hoping to pull on fans’ nostalgic heartstrings. It’s kind of working! While I’ve only ever playedMinecraftfrom the comfort of my own home, I can definitely relate to the trials and tribulations of trying to sneakily discover unblocked browser games in school as a bored kid. They never seemed to last long.
“With just 32 blocks to build with, all the original bugs, and an (inter)face only a mother could love,Minecraft2009 is even more glorious than we remembered,”notes the official site. I for one appreciate the simplicity ofClassic.Minecrafthas blossomed into so much more than a block-laying sandbox game over the past near-decade, and it’s worth remembering precisely how far Mojang has come.
Go on, build something for old times’ sake. You can even generate a code to invite your buddies into yourMinecraft Classicworld if you’re feeling lonely. I settled on punching out holes in a pond for a bit.
Here’s hoping this particular developer-sanctioned browser version sticks around once the10-year anniversary bashwraps up. RunningMinecraftin a web browser is hardly a new concept at this point, but this is a chance to keep a good thing going long-term. Don’t let its compatibility slip away.
Mojang is highlighting the past this week, but come May 17, the studio will turn to the future. There are two big announcements planned, one of which is aMinecraftAR game for mobile devices.
