Check out Minecraft Legends' worldwide release hour

With its release approaching, Minecraft Legends' official Twitter announced the exact hour when the game will be available in various regions of the world. The launch will attempt to be simultaneous worldwide. Still, the official image shows a fine print claiming that times are estimated, and the game may take longer to be available in some areas. In past releases, some players have created New Zealand accounts to play a few hours in advance, as with Hogwarts Legacy.

The simultaneous worldwide release allows certain people to avoid having access to it in advance. While it may not be so relevant in Minecraft Legends, in some cases, the premature release can put at risk fans who may suffer from earlier spoilers from one part of the world, especially in Oceania.

Minecraft Legends is a real-time strategy game set in Mojang's blocky world. We can explore its premises for resources, create bases with different attack tools, and conquer enemy bases. It has also been confirmed that Minecraft Legends will include cross-platform multiplayer. Although its gameplay hints at action, it's less focused than Minecraft Dungeons.

Publisher Xbox Game Studios and developers Mojang Studios and Blackbird Interactive recently released a new trailer for the game, fleshing out the clash between dimensions.

In Minecraft Legends, players will explore a resource-rich land with lush biomes on the brink of destruction. The Piglins have arrived, ravaging everything. It's up to you to inspire your allies and lead them in strategic battles to save the Overworld. Players can form valuable alliances with unexpected friends from Minecraft and guide them through dimensional fighting to protect their home by overrunning the Piglins before the corruption of the Nether spreads. With the multiplayer system, you can challenge or join your friends in exciting battles as you defend your village while aiming to defeat your opponents.

Minecraft Legends is an action strategy video game with strategic elements at its core, with mechanics inspired by the survival genre of its big brother. The game will be available for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC - check out the system requirements - starting April 18. If you're looking for a game to have fun with your friends and like the most charming pixel blocks in the industry, check out our comparator for the cheapest deals on Minecraft Legends and start reading The Art of War.