'Minecraft' creator says no plans for a Wii U version

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Minecraft creator Markus “Notch” Persson addressed recent rumors Friday that a Wii U version of the popular open-world sandbox game was in the works. While he did put the kibosh on the rumor, he did leave a glimmer of hope for owners of the Nintendo console.

"I am not aware of any plans to release a Wii U version of Minecraft," Persson stated on Twitter account.

"I agree a Wii U version would make sense, [by the way]," the Mojang co-founder continued. "The only reason for no current plans is we've got too much work already. I

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1492Posted:

Voltorb Well I can understand why they aren't releasing it on the Wii U as not many people play it.


Yes, thats most likely their exact reasoning also combined with the fact that its on many other consoles Maybe it will be released in the future?

1492Posted:

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Aue I dont even understand why they thought about releasing this for this console, no point


Well there really was a point to it Aue, maybe people would like to play it on The Wii U? I mean, you play it on pc...


Barely anyone has a Wii U anyway. This game is hyped too much imo.



That may be true, but why not, Its a great way for them to make money, and get their game onto another console...?


Thats true, but they wouldn't make as much money, I see where you're coming from but it would be a better idea to add extensions to the newer consoles instead

AimiPosted:

Well I can understand why they aren't releasing it on the Wii U as not many people play it.

iIIuminatiPosted:

Aue
Stex
Aue I dont even understand why they thought about releasing this for this console, no point


Well there really was a point to it Aue, maybe people would like to play it on The Wii U? I mean, you play it on pc...


Barely anyone has a Wii U anyway. This game is hyped too much imo.


That may be true, but why not, Its a great way for them to make money, and get their game onto another console...?

1492Posted:

Stex
Aue I dont even understand why they thought about releasing this for this console, no point


Well there really was a point to it Aue, maybe people would like to play it on The Wii U? I mean, you play it on pc...


Barely anyone has a Wii U anyway. This game is hyped too much imo.

iIIuminatiPosted:

Aue I dont even understand why they thought about releasing this for this console, no point


Well there really was a point to it Aue, maybe people would like to play it on The Wii U? I mean, you play it on pc...

1492Posted:

I dont even understand why they thought about releasing this for this console, no point

RenovatePosted:

Pittsburgh It wouldn't be a good profit. Not many people even have a Wii U anymore.


They released for PS3, I've seen profit for that. Not so much for Wii :/

RenovatePosted:

Super_Ally I Doubt they would make profit on a Wii U Version Anyway


Neither do I. The console is literally pointless IMO.

CoplandPosted:

I Doubt they would make profit on a Wii U Version Anyway