First episode of Minecraft: Story Mode is coming in October

Newest Telltale game series coming to retail and digital channels

Posted on Sep 16, 2015 - 6:01pm EST

Telltale Games have revealed that the first episode of Minecraft: Story mode, titled ‘The Order of the Stone, is releasing on October 13th. The digital version will debut on PC, Mac, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. A retail copy, which includes access to all five episodes, will be available for major platforms in North America on October 27th, and in Europe on October 30th.

In Minecraft: Story Mode, playing as either a male or female hero named 'Jesse,' you will travel across the Overworld, through the Nether, to the End, and beyond. You and your friends revere the Order of the Stone. While at EnderCon, Jesse's friends discover that something is wrong. You must find The Order of the Stone to save your world from oblivion.

"Developed in partnership with our friends at Mojang, this all-ages adventure series kicks off a thrilling story full of many elements essential to the world of Minecraft, combined with Telltale's trademark choice-based gameplay," said Kevin Bruner, CEO and co-founder of Telltale Games.

Voice artists for the game include Patton Oswalt as male Jesse, Catherine Taber as female Jesse, Brian Posehn, Ashley Johnson, Scott Porter, Martha Plimpton, Dave Fennoy, Corey Feldman, Billy West, and Paul Reubens.

Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series - Episode 1: 'The Order of the Stone' is rated 'E10+' (Everyone 10+). Pricing is expected to follow previous Telltale games, typically $5 per episode and $25 for the entire season. The retail edition is priced at $30.