‘Minecraft: Story Mode’s Fourth Episode Arrives Later This Month!

Briefly: I’ve been a huge fan of Telltale Games’ star-studded Minecraft: Story Mode thus far (keep up with my ongoing thoughts about the title here), and I was ecstatic when the publisher surprised us with the game’s second episode just a few weeks after releasing its premiere worldwide (and the third episode just a few weeks after that).

Today, Telltale revealed that the game’s fourth episode, titled ‘A Block and a Hard Place’ is also set to release rather quickly, and will hit worldwide on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, Mac, iOS and Android on December 22nd.

In Episode Four, with the fearsome Wither Storm more dangerous than ever, Jesse, Reuben, and the crew discover there is one thing that can destroy the command block at the heart of the monster – but they’ll need to brave the perils of the Farlands to find it. As uneasy allies and ailing friends threaten to tear the group apart, can they defeat the Wither Storm in their final battle? And what sacrifices must be made to succeed? Find out in Episode Four’s epic ‘Wither Storm Finale’ that will turn the page on one chapter, before adventures may begin anew…

Episode five is set for 2016.

The game features a pretty incredible voice cast, starring Patton Oswalt as male Jesse, Catherine Taber as female Jesse, Brian Posehn, Ashley Johnson, Scott Porter, Martha Plimpton, Dave Fennoy, Corey Feldman, Billy West, John Hodgman, and Paul Reubens.

You can take a look at the first screenshots from ‘A Block and a Hard Place’ below, and let us know if you’re excited to play!