Universal’s theme parks have teamed up with sandbox game Minecraft after Disney announced a partnership with Fortnite developer Epic Games just last week.
The new virtual theme park – dubbed ‘Minecraft x Universal Studios DLC [downloadable content] Experience’ – is designed to bring some of Universal’s popular rides and experiences into Minecraft users’ homes.
It contains attractions inspired by those at sites such as Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Orlando, Universal Beijing, Universal Studios Japan and Universal Studios Singapore.
Per a press release, there is “no other way to experience every Universal Destinations & Experiences theme park around the world in just one day”.
“Our collaboration with Minecraft over the past four years has enabled fans and game players alike to adventure, craft, build, and create in worlds highlighting favorite franchises from Jurassic World to How to Train Your Dragon and beyond,” said Bill Kispert, senior VP and general manager of game and digital platforms, Universal Products & Experiences.
“This new offering is our biggest and most detailed Minecraft map yet and invites fans into a virtual Universal Studios theme park featuring beloved attractions and experiences – present and past – inspired by Universal Destinations & Experiences around the world.”
The new Minecraft world is home to eight different islands – Hollywood, New York, San Francisco, Amity Island, Hill Valley, Lower Lot, Jurassic World and Skull Island.
Jaws, Jurassic World and E.T. in Minecraft
Attractions in the Minecraft x Universal Studios DLC Experience are as follows:
Skull Island: Reign of Kong – inspired by the ride at Universal Orlando’s Islands of Adventure
Universal Studios Beijing’s Jurassic World Innovation Center
Universal Studios Hollywood’s Jurassic World – The Ride
Universal Studios Florida’s Revenge of the Mummy
Jaws attraction – inspired by the ride at Universal Studios Japan
Back to the Future – The Ride – inspired by a former simulator ride located at several Universal Destinations & Experiences locations
E.T. Adventure – inspired by the ride at Universal Studios Florida
As for in-game merchandise, players can shop at Back to the Future Gifts, Universal Studios Store, E.T. Toy Closet, Sahara Traders, Surf Shack, Jurassic Outfitters and Base Camp Provisions.
For in-game dining, users can visit Hollywood & Dine, Universal Studios’ Classic Monsters Cafe, Amity Boardwalk Snacks, Isla Nu-Bar, and more.
The Minecraft x Universal Studios Experience DLC is available at Minecraft Marketplace now.
