Minecraft on PS4 Supports Touchpad It will be Followed

Minecraft won't finish a bridge to PS4, Vita and Xbox One until August, however an PlayStation Blog update lends a some more information about what we can expect from the port to Sony's newest home console.

We've previously been told that the world's sizes would be "a lot bigger" on consoles with more modern features However, this update provides details: you'll get 36 times more space for the most popular construction sites on the PS4 than you had on the PS3. The DualShock 4's touchpad can be considered a new tool in your arsenal, as 4J Studios has added optional support for crafting and menu navigation.

The PS4 version will offer eight-player online play, with a single PS4 being capable of hosting up to four players via splitscreen. Minecraft's PS4 debut will be followed by "a bunch of Sony-specific DLC that will be available shortly after the release." no place no name no number

Saves can be transferred from the PS3 or Xbox 360 to allow you to continue your creative architectural abilities without having to start over. You can upgrade to digital versions starting in August with the PS4 or Xbox One builds. It will cost $4.99. PlayStation 3 owners can upgrade to the Vita version, but they'll have to stick to the PS3.

Mojang would like to offer discounts to those spinning disc-based versions of Minecraft too however, since the article mentions that this is "proving somewhat more difficult to setup," we'll have to wait for more info to determine if it's possible.