Here’s everything you need to know about whether or not you can play the timeless game Minecraft cross-platform on your PC, mobile device, or gaming console.
Minecraft is fundamentally an open-world adventure game that lets players discover adorable mobs, build fantastic homes, and explore a variety of biomes from the comfort of their own PC, mobile device, or gaming console.
We’ve compiled all you need to know about Minecraft’s crossplay capabilities so you can decide how to create an awesome world with your friends. However, sometimes, riding your favorite horse around the world can get a little lonely, which leads many to ask, can you play Minecraft on cross-platform? Article continues after ad.
This means that you can play the game with your friends on any device, including a smartphone, a computer, a PlayStation 3, an Xbox 4, or a Nintendo Switch.
- After launching “Minecraft,” sign into your Microsoft account (Xbox One users will have an account automatically). …
- Load an existing world or create a new one and launch it. …
- Click “Invite to Game,” on the far-right, then select the option to “Find Cross-Platform Friends” on the next screen.
What are the requirements for Minecraft Crossplay?
To play cross-platform, you must have the Minecraft Bedrock edition. You should play with a friend who has the same edition as you do. Everything on Minecraft cross-platform is connected through a Microsoft account. So, you need to have one.
How to play Minecraft cross-platform between PC and Xbox
To play cross-platform on Minecraft Bedrock Edition:
- Sign in with your Microsoft account
- Load the game and pause it
- Select Invite to Game
- Then, click on Find Cross-Platform Friends
- Click on Add Friends
- Then, click on Send 1 Invite to friends
Let’s get into the process in detail.
Choose to sign in with a Microsoft account by clicking the Sign In button in the Minecraft game’s window.
After that, click the Sign In For Free button and enter your Microsoft account information to continue.
Launch the game after logging in to see in-game options. Click on Invite to Game.
To begin playing Minecraft on multiple platforms, click Find Cross-Platform Friends.
Then, you will see Add Friends button. Click on it and add your friends to the list. You will then be able to see who is and is not online. Click Send 1 Invite after choosing the friends who are online.
You’ll be able to use cross-platform gaming to play them if they accept your invitation. Here’s how to play Minecraft on Xbox and PC simultaneously.
Can Xbox and PC Minecraft play together?
If both the Xbox and PC versions have the same version of Minecraft: Bedrock, then the answer is yes. To play Minecraft with your friends across platforms, you must adhere to the steps above.
How do you add cross-platform friends on Minecraft PC?
You must launch the game after signing in with your Microsoft account. Then, select Find Cross-Platform Friends after clicking Invite to Game. Then, follow the steps mentioned above.
Guru Mandadi enjoys writing about computers and movies and is a tech enthusiast. He imagines spending a month in a forest without technology or modern conveniences.
