Game: Minecraft

Minecraft

by Mojang Studios

Minecraft – Creativity Meets Competition

Minecraft is one of the most iconic and versatile games in the world, offering players a unique blend of creativity, survival, and adventure. Developed by Mojang Studios, Minecraft allows players to build, explore, and compete in a block-based sandbox world limited only by imagination.

In the esports space, Minecraft has evolved far beyond its original survival mode. Competitive Minecraft events now include fast-paced mini-games, PvP battles, parkour challenges, and team-based objectives — all designed to test players’ strategy, reflexes, and teamwork.

At Esports Wales, Minecraft is used not only as a competitive title but also as a tool for education, creativity, and community building. It’s a fantastic entry point for younger players and schools looking to get involved in esports, offering a safe and engaging environment to develop digital skills and teamwork.

Release Date & Platforms: 

  • PlayStation – 18/11/2011
  • Xbox – 18/11/2011
  • PC – 18/11/2011

PC Minimum Hardware Requirements

Windows 10 or 11 – 64 bit
Ram // 8 GB
CPU Processor – Intel Core i3-3210 3.2 GHz / AMD A8-7600 APU 3.1 GHz or equivalent
GPU Graphics – Intel HD Graphics 4000 (Ivy Bridge) or AMD Radeon R5 series
Storage – At least 1GB for game core, maps and other files

What Parents Should Know

  • Communication Filters: 
    Parents can enable profanity filters and mute players to manage chat in multiplayer modes. 
     
  • Time and Purchase Limits: 
    Use the device’s built-in settings to set screen time limits and restrict in-game purchases. 
     
  • Educate About Online Interactions: 
    Talk to children about the risks of playing with strangers, managing multiplayer settings, and using child-friendly servers.