NERF World brings blasters into Minecraft

But even virtual parkour requires a bit of practice! Thankfully, you have a training area at your disposal in the central hub of NERF World, where you can blast, jump, and dodge until you’re confident enough to face the challenges inside the battle arenas. In the central hub, you’ll also find a blaster shop (more on that later), the arena selector, a difficulty selector, a progress selector, and the info room.

There are four battle arenas in total, three of which are themed around the dimensions of the Minecraft universe: the Overworld, the Nether, and the End. The fourth one is the NERF arena. You can access each from the central hub of NERF World, through a portal that you control. When you start the DLC, the Overworld arena will be unlocked, while the rest require you to complete certain challenges to gain access. You can’t just dive headfirst into the Nether! I learned that the hard way a long time ago.

You know what’s not my favorite, though? The actual sentient Ender Dragon you will face in the End arena. But unlike the OG Ender Dragon from Minecraft, this one blasts devastating giant darts at you. “Not as bad as fireballs and acid,” you say? You’ve clearly never had a coworker blast you from close range after you knocked down their prized goat plushie. I can still feel that light tap on my forehead. :(

Wondering what’s waiting in the fourth and final area, the NERF arena? Just head to Minecraft Marketplace on Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, download NERF World, and blast your way to the end! Make sure you stop by the Dressing Room on your way to gear up with some free Character Creator items, including a shirt, a cap, a dart vest, a pair of shorts, and a pair of shoes!