Mojang and Nintendo discussed bringing Minecraft To Super Smash Bros.. ‘At least’ five years ago, says a former Mojang official.

Daniel KaplanThe former production director of Minecraft in Mojang revealed some interesting information about the history between the two major gaming brands on Twitter yesterday.

Following the revelation that Steve and Alex of Minecraft will join Super Smash Brothers in the next DLC update, Kaplan revealed that this collaboration has been going on for a long time.

A Reply To a network of tweets, Kaplan said how long companies have been trying to ground cooperation.[three] Not enough. At least five. ”

Apparently, the talks began in 2015, and Kaplan admits that “we do not know when implementation will begin.”

Smash Brothers game director Masahiro Sakurai explained this a bit in yesterday’s presentation.

“Someone from Nintendo will come to my workplace and tell me,” Mr. Sakuray… Of course you can include Minecraft Super Smash Brothers. Ultimate? ‘Looking at me through their glasses,’ he explained. “It simply came to our notice then. They think that all this is happening magic or something. They do not know what kind of game Minecraft is? The magician needed to run it in this game… It is impossible!

“So, I put it against them. I said, ‘Yes, I can do that.’ “

Now, almost five years later, Steve is finally making his debut in the game.

Steve and Alex will be available to players who purchase the Super Smash Brothers Ultimate Fighters pass volume. Buyers of 2 or Challenger Pack 7 separately at 99 5.99 or Fighters Pass Volume. $ 29.99 for 2.