Minecraft Battle mode paves way for paid map pack DLC

“We’ve made the mini game specifically with console players and couch-based competition in mind: it supports up to four players in splitscreen and eight players online, either by invitation or using the in-game matchmaking system.”

Minecraft Battle Mode is to be released as a free update for Minecraft Console Edition players (Xbox One, 360, PS4, PS3, Vita and Wii U) this June, Mojang and Microsoft have announced.

Battle mode will include three free arenas in which to battle, with Mojang confirming it will be dishing out map packs priced $2.99 down the line.