Minecraft: Wii U Edition gets a physical release

Considering Minecraft is all about blocks, it really makes sense to own the game in a box.

Minecraft: Wii U Edition's box.
Minecraft: Wii U Edition’s box.

Nintendo revealed today that Minecraft: Wii U Edition is now available as a retail release. It came out digitally last December. Minecraft is one of the biggest games in the world, having sold over 100 copies across all of its platforms (which is pretty much all of them, including PC, consoles, and mobile).

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.