Minecraft Earth release date, location availability, early access beta

[Windows Central]

Minecraft Earth has been revealed! But when will you be able to get your hands on it?
Minecraft Earth is official.
Microsoft's upcoming augmented reality (AR) game looks like Pokemon Go on steroids, bringing Minecraft's creativity along for the ride. In Minecraft Earth, you'll be able to experience small slices of Minecraft in "Adventure" pockets on the overworld map, which uses Open Street Maps for all of its location data. You'll also be able to make small personal build areas dubbed "Build Plates," which you can then share with your friends, or place on a location in the real world for others to find.
There's zero doubt in our minds that Minecraft Earth is going to be huge. But when will you be able to get your hands on it? Here is all the latest information we have.

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