4J Studios has revealed that the eighth title update for Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition, also known as TU8, will contain nothing but bug fixes created by the previous update. Because of this, The End has once again been delayed. Originally planned for inclusion in TU6 the content will now be released in TU9.
@metalhead1317 That was before we knew we were releasing a bug fix update for TU7. The bug fix update will be TU8, so The End will be later
— 4J Studios (@4JStudios) January 7, 2013
@crazy_tawfeeq We only release the details of what’s in an update once it’s in test. The next update will only have bug fixes for TU7.
— 4J Studios (@4JStudios) January 7, 2013
It’s unfortunate news for those who’ve been waiting for new content, but 4J Studios can release a seemingly limitless amount of updates due to a deal with Microsoft.
The delays certainly haven’t stalled the game’s success as it just recently surpasses five million copies sold.