Minecraft on PS4 Supports Touchpad and will be Followed

Minecraft will not be able to complete a bridge to PS4, Vita and Xbox One until August, however the PlayStation Blog update lends a some more information about what to expect from the port to Sony's latest home console.

We've been told before that the world sizes would be "a lot bigger" on consoles with more modern features. However this update offers more information The PS4 will have 36 times the space for flagship construction sites than the PS3. You can consider the DualShock 4's touchpad as a new tool in your inventory as well, since 4J Studios is implementing optional support for its use in crafting or menu navigation.

The PS4 version will allow up to eight players to play online. A single PS4 can accommodate up to four players through splitscreen. Minecraft's PS4 launch will also be followed by "a bunch of Sony-specific DLC coming soon after release."

For your reference, saves can be transferred from the PS3 and Xbox 360, so you can keep flexing your creative architectural muscles without worrying about re-starting from scratch. You can upgrade to digital versions starting in August, using the PS4 or Xbox One builds. It costs $4.99. PlayStation 3 owners can also upgrade to the Vita version, but they'll have to stick to the PS3. extremecraft

Mojang would love to provide discounts to the spinning disc-based Minecraft versions. However, the post states that it's "proving a bit more difficult to set up." We'll be waiting to determine if this is feasible.