Xbox Live is expanding the way that Minecraft fans can play with one another.
Microsoft is using its online service to bring cross-play to Minecraft between Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC, iOS, Android, and Windows Phone as well as the Oculus-powered Gear VR headset for virtual reality. It is rolling out in a test phase right now for anyone with an Xbox Live account, and it will officially launch later this year. This is the first time that these various platforms have had the option to get into a Minecraft multiplayer server together. Developer Mojang, the team responsible for Minecraft, demonstrated players coming together onstage today at Microsoft's Electronic Entertainment Expo lead-in event playing on iOS, console, and Gear VR with no issues.
- So, since GTAV is everywhere, can PC players crossplay with console players? Short answer: No. See, even though GTA V is on PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS3, and PC – none of the platforms can play.
- Game code & content are completely different between the PC & Console (360 / XBox One) versions. Long Answer: NOT YET. While Minecraft's ORIGINAL version (which will remain in Java) will never have cross-platform support.
For a game that has sold 100 million copies, giving people more ways to play may help it find another 100 million customers.
Mojang also revealed that it is introducing Realms for Xbox One, Xbox 360, iOS and Android — with the console versions coming next year. The server-subscription program that gives players a persistent world that them and their friends can join even if the owner isn't online previously debuted on PC. Microsoft started testing it on Android earlier this year, and now it's rolling it out to the other Pocket Edition versions of the game.
GamesBeat asked Microsoft about the cost of cross-play for Minecraft and how Xbox Live and its subscription model fits into these new features.
The Better Together update brings the separate versions of Minecraft that have been available for different devices, PC, Xbox, iOS, and Android, and combines them into one centralized master version, with identical features, functionality, and content no matter where you play. You can subscribe to Minecraft Realms or Realms Plus with the latest Bedrock Engine-based version of Minecraft found on mobile, VR devices, Nintendo Switch consoles, Xbox consoles, and Windows 10 computers. If you play Minecraft on a PC (using the Java Edition), a separate Minecraft Realms subscription service is available.
Can You Play Xbox Minecraft With Pc Players
Correction: This story originally stated Realms is coming to console this year. That's isn't correct, and I apologize for the error.
How To Play Xbox Minecraft On Pc
VentureBeat
VentureBeat's mission is to be a digital townsquare for technical decision makers to gain knowledge about transformative technology and transact. Our site delivers essential information on data technologies and strategies to guide you as you lead your organizations. We invite you to become a member of our community, to access:- up-to-date information on the subjects of interest to you,
- our newsletters
- gated thought-leader content and discounted access to our prized events, such as Transform
- networking features, and more.
