Template:Future
This page is about upcoming features that have been announced by Mojang employees.
Version
Planned changes
0.7.0[1] [2]
Possibly buckets [1]
Online multiplayer [3] [4]
Previewed at MineCon 2012
Hosted by a dedicated server on a computer. Most likely the multiplayer servers will be similar to PC Servers.[4]
Ingame chat
Usernames[5]
Turn on options ingame[6]
Options are available in four subsections[7]
Login
Game
Input
Graphics
Graphics include toggles for fancy graphics, fancy skies, animated water , and experimental graphics.
Other planned features, items, and blocks
Feature
Description
Camera implementation[8]
At the Minecraft Pocket Edition panel at MineCon 2012, it was stated that future plans include trying to have a proper use for cameras, perhaps an easier way to take screenshots and share them with others.
Infinite worlds[8]
At the Minecraft Pocket Edition panel at MineCon 2012, it was stated that future plans include trying to implement infinite worlds.
Redstone [8]
At the Minecraft Pocket Edition panel at MineCon 2012, it was stated that future plans include implementing redstone.
Sky additions[9]
Jbernhardsson tweeted that the changes to the sky in 0.6.0 were only the first iteration, and he has plans to implement more features like sunrise/sunset and stars (to bring it closer to the PC version).
Customizable Skins [10]
Jbernhardsson tweeted, in response to a question, that customizable skins may be available in the distant future.
Caves [11]
Jeb stated that caves may be available as an option the user can toggle in later updates.
Replacement of the Nether Reactor [12]
Johan mentioned on the issue tracker that the Nether Reactor may be replaced in the future.
Changing game modes
Danfrisk stated on his twitter page that they will be able to implement the ability to switch between game modes. This may come in 0.7.0.
References