Why did mojang stop updating PS3?

"Although we'd love to keep bringing new content to all our players forever," Mojang writes, "the older generation of consoles now make up less than 5% of our active players, so we've made the difficult decision to focus our efforts to support players where they play Minecraft the most and where we plan to add new ...
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Does Minecraft still update on PS3?

This edition is no longer updated, but can still be purchased digitally or physically. Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition is the PlayStation 3 edition of Minecraft, developed by 4J Studios for Mojang Studios.
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When did Minecraft stop updating PS3?

NOTE: PS3 Edition 1.82 is the final update for the PS3 Edition and there will be no more Minecraft updates for the PS3 gaming console. See the PS4 Edition as the currently supported version of Minecraft for Playstation gaming consoles.
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Is Minecraft 1.17 on PS3?

Set to go live today, July 1, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita, Minecraft update 1.17 tweaks the game, adds DLC compatibility, and brings along some new additions. Added Oak Wood Fence, Spruce Wood Fence, Birch Wood Fence, Jungle Wood Fence.
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Is Minecraft 1.18 on PS3?

Less than a month after 1.17, Minecraft update 1.18 is now available to download on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita in Europe and Japan, with a North American release happening a little later today (Update: It's out now on PS4 and PS Vita). Added Greek Mythology Mash-up Pack trial content.
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How do I update Minecraft 1.17 on PS3?

  1. Navigate to "My games and apps"
  2. Click on Minecraft & Select "More options"
  3. Select Manage games & add-ons.
  4. Select Updates.
  5. If no updates are available, the game is up to date already.
  6. If there is an update available, install it.
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Is PS3 Minecraft bedrock?

Minecraft... On your PS3! This version has been brought back in Bedrock Edition (PS4) but it's rarely seen.
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Can Minecraft PS3 play with PC?

No. Purchasing the PS3 copy gives you the right to use the PS3 version. It does not give you any right to the PC version, nor will it allow your PS3 account to use the PC version. If you want to play on PC, you'll need to buy the PC version separately.
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Can you get fortnite on a PS3?

Sadly you cannot play Fortnite on PS3.

Created many years after the PS3 was released, it would be impossible for Unreal Engine 4 to work properly on PS3 as not only is the architecture in the PS3 simply not up to the task, but it is also quite exotic and convoluted to program for.
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Is Minecraft available on ps2?

Short answer: you don't. Now a timeline to put those facts into perspective: At the release of the PlayStation 3 (in 2006) no more PlayStation 2 games were developed, 4 years later the first Beta for Minecraft was released.
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How do you update Minecraft on the PS3?

For existing PS3 Edition owners (disc or digital)

On the PS4, simply log into PlayStation Store and find Minecraft PS4 Edition, and you'll be able purchase the upgrade for €3.99.
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Will there be a Minecraft PS5 edition?

Let's get the easy question out of the way first. While there is no PS5 version of Minecraft, it is possible to play the game on your PS5 console. The PlayStation 4 edition is compatible with the PS5, and you can just buy and download it from the PlayStation store.
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Is Minecraft 1.14 out on PS3?

The newest patch has landed for Minecraft on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation Vita simultaneously.
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Can PS3 Minecraft play Xbox?

"Minecraft" offers cross-platform gameplay for both editions of the game, but in different ways. If you're playing "Minecraft: Bedrock Edition," you can play with Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, and smartphone players.
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Can I transfer my PS3 Minecraft to PS4?

You won't be able to convert your old PS3 or Vita Minecraft maps to the PS4 after this month. It might be time to switch.
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Can Mcpe play with PS3?

You can't—they are separate versions of the game. PE is Pocket Edition and its multiplayer servers are incompatible with other versions of the game.
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Will Minecraft Java be discontinued?

However, the voluntary migration period is closing soon. Starting March 10, 2022, you won't be able to play Minecraft: Java Edition unless you move to a Microsoft account. We're doing this to ensure that everyone is playing using accounts with improved security and player safety.
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Is Java coming to console?

You can enable the Java Console for the Windows platform using the Java Control Panel or the Java icon displayed in the Windows system tray.
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Are cliffs and caves updated?

The Caves & Cliffs Update: Part II launches on November 30, download Minecraft: Bedrock Edition on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, and Windows 10 and 11 – and Minecraft: Java Edition on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
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What time will 1.17 be released?

If no major bug is discovered, the update will be released as planned on Tuesday. Like the 1.17 update, it is expected to be released around 8:00 AM PST.
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Can u play Minecraft on the PS3?

Minecraft on PS3 supports split-screen play for up to four players, and offers specially crafted skin-packs, console-only competitive modes, mini games and more! Available as a physical disc or digitally from the PlayStation store.
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