Kids would probably want to play Minecraft more than they want to do their homework.
Now, the popular game may become their homework.
Microsoft is launching a new version of the game that's made specifically for schools.
The game, which is owned by more than 22 million people worldwide, has users build virtual worlds using blocks. There's no storyline players have to follow, rather, they create their own worlds and stories, CNN reported.
Teachers already are using the game to teach coding, math, history, geography and engineering without the education-specific version.
There could be concerns about kids not socializing with each other because of the game, but the opposite is true.
Rafranz Davis told CNN that kids end up working together on group projects and the students become the teachers and help their instructors.
While some upgrades to the game will come out with the school version, developers said they will be minor, according to The Verge.
The Minecraft: Education Edition promises to have better maps, with coordinates teachers and students will use to get through the worlds.
Teachers will also be able to insert resources for students. Programmers have also added an in-game camera and scrapbook to help document where students have been, The Verge reported.
There will also be a multi-player mode that will hold up to 40 students, CNN reported.
Teachers will also be able to collaborate with other educators across the world. There will be a website where teachers can post Minecraft worlds and the lesson plans that go with them.
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