Minecraft Earth guide: How to play the new Adventures and stay alive
The new Adventures can be incredibly tricky.
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Minecraft Earth has undergone quite a few changes since its initial rollout to a select few testers, and continues to evolve as time goes on. A few weeks back, the interactive “quests” known as Adventures got afresh coat of paint in an update, and now Mojang is making iteven easier to play from home. For the people still playing the game, Adventures can still be tricky, for people trying out the new social distancing-friendly features, Adventures can be nearly impossible.
Here’s what you need to know to master them.
How do I master Adventures in Minecraft Earth?
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Adventures previously were a little difficult to find. They spawned sporadically, and were only available for a maximum of ten minutes before they vanished into the void. Now with the introduction of Adventure Crystals, players can spawn an Adventure right on top of them, making them a lot more accessible. All players are given one Adventure Crystal for free daily, but you can also find more in chests. With these changes, you can now play Adventures at home, where the time limit isn’t as much of a concern. Let’s start with placing them down.
Minecraft Earth relies more heavily on AR even than comparable titles like Pokemon Go, which Earth takes heavy inspiration from. Unlike Pokemon Go, which lets you forgo the AR features if you desire, Adventures require your device’s camera. This means you’ll want to check a couple of things before you play:
Once you know where to play, there’s a few things you’ll want to do to make sure you’re prepared. Adventures can lead to you running into hostile mobs like zombies, and also mean you’ll need to collect resources using various tools.
Exploring the Adventure
When you first open an Adventure to play it, you’ll see your hot bar down at the bottom. These are the items and tools you can bring with you on the Adventure. Make sure you have a variety of tools in good condition, as well as some food to heal up if you need to. If you need to conserve space, make sure you at least bring a sword and a pickaxe. Stone is the minimum I’d recommend (if all you have is wood, it might be best to avoid Adventures for a little longer,) but iron will ensure you won’t miss out on even the most valuable of loot.
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Once you load up the adventure, you’ll need to select a location to place it. This is where your well-lit, open space comes into play. Once it’s placed down, you’re free to explore the area as much as you want. Here are some things to keep in mind:
Combat
Combat is simultaneously tricky and easy in Minecraft Earth. It is easier to engage with your foes, and it’s easier to move around if you’re in an open area. However, the lack of armor or real protection means you have to be cautious and quick, or risk being taken down instantly. If you die in an Adventure, that’s it. Your loot is gone, and you don’t get another chance. Here’s how you can fight for survival:
Go explore
Minecraft Earth may be far from perfect, but the latest changes haven’t been all bad, making the game more accessible for people who really shouldn’t be out exploring the city. The new Adventures Crystals aren’t adding an additional layer of monetization either, which doesn’t fix the game’spre-existing issues, but it doesn’t add to them either. For those of you stuck at home, playing Adventures could be another way to stay entertained. Hopefully, the new features don’t go anywhere, and the game continues to improve.
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Zachary Boddy (They / Them) is a Staff Writer for Windows Central, primarily focused on covering the latest news in tech and gaming, the best Xbox and PC games, and the most interesting Windows and Xbox hardware. They have been gaming and writing for most of their life starting with the original Xbox, and started out as a freelancer for Windows Central and its sister sites in 2019. Now a full-fledged Staff Writer, Zachary has expanded from only writing about all things Minecraft to covering practically everything on which Windows Central is an expert, especially when it comes to Microsoft. You can find Zachary on Twitter@BoddyZachary.
