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Apr 18, 2016 09:11 AM EDT

Since "Minecraft" is already a big hit in schools and universities, Microsoft intends to release another update of its building block video game in order to be suitable for education. In May, hundreds of schools will commence testing the Education Edition of the game.

However, the tech giant did not reveal how much the schools will cost final version, or when it will be released. Microsoft creates the software as well as the projects to teach the instructors to use it.

Microsoft revealed via Cnet, "During the summer months, we are also going to be focused on working with educators on building out lesson plans, sharing learning activity ideas and creating reusable projects."

One factor that made "Minecraft" suitable to almost everything from computer, programming to art and history, is its "endless possibilities." Particularly, students take their own initiatives to study the game by themselves, Education World reported.

This development for "Minecraft Education Edition" is a slice of the giant leap for the game. Mojang, Swedish developer started by utilizing Java programming language for the said project. That has been known for people who like to create changes, named mods that modify how "Minecraft" works. On the other hand, "Minecraft" Pocket Edition that operates on Apple iPads and iPhones, tablets and smart phones powered by Google's Android, are encrypted in the C++ language, Tech Times reported.

The game's Education Edition will utilize the same language, according to Micrsoft. This implies no mods. Microsoft plans to include command blocks and mods, which is next to the C++ version. This will need Apple's OS X 10.11 El Capitan and Windows 10.

The C++ foundation is also used in the updated Microsoft's reality headset, Hololens and Facebook's Oculus Rift virtual reality headset.

Are you excited for the Education Edition of "Minecraft"? Let us know what you think by leaving your comments below.

To know more about the new version of the game, watch this video.

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