Minecraft Education Edition Mobile is "available to Everyone"

Minecraft is a remarkably versatile sandbox game However, perhaps one of its most interesting applications is in the field of education. Wikimedia Now, the Minecraft: Education Edition mobile version is set to aid many more teachers around world, since it's "available to all" in open beta.

If you're unaware, this version of Minecraft is designed to to teach a variety of subjects that include STEM subjects and mathematics. Although the Minecraft: Education Edition PC version is available for a period of time, it has never been available on iOS or Android with the exception of a few lucky users.

For those who are on mobile, they will be pleased to know that the beta for Minecraft Education Edition is now available on the device they're using to read this article. You can find more information about how to download the correct version at this link.

Some important new additions to this beta version include a few things that regular Minecraft players may think of as normal including an the world's height being increased as well as new cave generation options, as well as higher mountains. This is part 2 of the Caves and Cliffs update. It feels like a distant memory, since we all play The Wild now.

Now you can learn at your own pace!

You can now use #MinecraftEdu mobile devices in our Beta, which is available to everyone. Users can also expect improved multiplayer as well as updates to Code Builders, the Library and more features. #ISTE

Get the full details: https://t.co/C90oulwhxB pic.twitter.com/nhxNdlwbW7

- Minecraft Education Edition (@PlayCraftLearn) 20 June 20, 2022

There are a few enhancements to multiplayer too, mostly aimed at making things easier to sort out by requiring less network configuration. Although it's a niche item, Minecraft: Education Edition is only for students and teachers. However, this edition can only be good for those who don't have PCs at their homes.

In other Minecraft news, a fan decided to recreate the original trailer for the game but in the modern day of the game. It's a great way to relive the past and you should take a look.