In response to the spread of COVID-19, Microsoft has begun offering free educational content in its popular game Minecraft.
The company said it wants to help children waiting at home who have started learning at home due to COVID-19, and has now offered 17 free contents on renewable energy, marine biology, and the history of Greece.
Current users can use it as is.
(Android, iOS, Kindle Fire, Windows 10 PC, Gear VR, Oculus Rift, Fire TV, Xbox One, Windows MR, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4)
Accessible contents
The following contents are currently accessible.
- The Human Eye
- Washington, D.C.
- International Space Station
- Hachitaro!
- SUB0
- Marine Biologist Role Play
- Let's Play with Fractals
- Lumen: Urban Char Range
- Mount Olympus
- Inspiration Island
- Logic 0
- Town of Lumen in power shortage
- Jig's Guide: Redstone Basics
Even if you don't have a gaming console, you can check out the smartphone app to play. Prices are \900 JPY for iOS, \860 JPY for Android, and \2,400 JPY for PS4.
