Educational version of Minecraft used in schools
Polygon's new documentary, Battle of the Boroughs, showcases NYC public school students competing in a Minecraft tournament to address real-world urban challenges. Through Minecraft Education, teams reimagine New York City with solutions for equal access to healthy food, renewable energy, and improved transit. This inspirational story highlights empowerment through creativity and civic planning.
Get a first look at "Battle of the Boroughs: The Kids Who Build New York City in Minecraft", a documentary showcasing NYC students using Minecraft Education to design a future-ready NYC. The 40-minute film chronicles their journey through the 2025 Battle of the Boroughs initiative. Premiere set for May 7, with a Twitch stream on May 9 at the NYC Video Game Festival.
Minecraft's latest tweet hints at a possible new volcano biome, stirring excitement and speculation among fans about upcoming game updates.
