The new version is coming out to mark the 10th anniversary of the original Minecraft, which has become a gaming phenomenon.
A new Minecraft game is coming out for mobiles that uses augmented reality to put virtual creations in the real world.
Minecraft Earth will be hoping to have similar success to Pokemon Go, which was a massive hit and saw players searching their neighbourhoods for virtual creatures.
The makers say the new version will allow gamers to « create masterpieces together » and take their builds « into the wild at full size » – and even promise « Minecraft pigs parading around your local park ».
