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- All of the platforms that run Minecraft Bedrock Edition can play together. This includes the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, and mobile devices. You will need a Microsoft account in order to do this. Your Xbox account, if you have one, will work fine. Otherwise you can make one for free right here.
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Sep 20, 2017 · A: Most content items will transfer over, be available to be used or purchased on any Bedrock Engine platform and be used in multiplayer with a few exceptions due to licensing restrictions: Playable on Xbox Only, Not Purchasable, Not Usable in Multiplayer: Simpsons Skin Pack; Marvel Avengers Skin Pack; Marvel Spider-Man Skin Pack
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Everyone who games has likely encountered some kind of problem or another that's interfered with their fun time. Especially in regards to multiplayer games, any number of factors can come into play and complicate things. I'm here to hopefully shed some light on those issues when it comes to Minecraft, and find solutions anyone can take advantage of...
The most common issues one might have with multiplayer in Minecraft are usually something to do with Minecraft itself. More specifically, either the worlds themselves aren't set to allow multiplayer, or the game hasn't been set up to allow multiplayer with players from other platforms. Both are pretty easy fixes. Let's tackle them one at a time.
Each world you create has its own settings, so you can have full control over which worlds your friends have access to, and which ones you wish to keep all to yourself. If you have a world that isn't allowing multiplayer, here's what you need to do:
•Open Minecraft. No matter what platform you're playing on, this fix requires that you be inside of Minecraft.
•Find the world you want to edit. Hit the "Play" button and make sure you're in the "Worlds" tab. Find the world you want to edit in the list shown below.
•Hit the edit button. It's the one that looks like a pencil in motion. It'll be located to the right of the world's name.
•Make sure the "Multiplayer Game" toggle is turned on. If you navigate down to the "Multiplayer section, the option at the top should be a toggle to allow multiplayer. This section also lets you set who can join.
Cross-play and multiplayer often require having the correct accounts and the correct settings to compliment those accounts. Making sure these are set up properly is an excellent way to cross off another couple of obstacles when you're having issues getting online. There are usually two accounts you'll need to worry about: your Microsoft Account and the account for the platform you're playing on.
A Microsoft Account is what connects Minecraft: Bedrock Edition across all platforms, and it's also what enables multiplayer with players on other platforms. This account is doubly crucial on Xbox and Windows 10 devices, as your Microsoft Account pulls double duty and handles absolutely everything to do with multiplayer in the form of an Xbox Live account. By default, your Microsoft Account will be set up correctly to allow cross-play in multiplayer. If you're under 18, though, there's a chance your Microsoft Account is blocking multiplayer access.
Here's all the information you might need to have:
•This guide to online safety in Minecraft for children goes over everything a parent might need to know to change account settings. If you're under 18, ask your parent to sign-in to their Microsoft Account and go over your Xbox Live settings.
•Most other platforms have their own respective accounts and controls that go along with them. If you're playing on Playstation, you'll need to setup a Playstation Plus subscription to play online games.
•You'll also want to make sure your Playstation 4 is setup properly if you have children.
If all else fails, the issue may lie with your network hardware. This is the last resort, since it does require a fair bit of work and a little bit of technical know-how to pull of, but you should only have to do this if you're having issues with playing online at all. If your home's internet network hasn't been configured correctly, a lot of functions like voice chat, creating parties, or playing online at all might be restricted. If you use a VPN, or Virtual Private Network, to monitor and secure your internet activities, that may also be the culprit here. Let's tackle them one at a time.
To configure your router correctly, do the following:
•Make sure you have a Windows PC nearby. We need to find out some information about your network, and a Windows computer is your best bet.
•Open the Command Prompt. If you don't know how to find it, just type "cmd" into the search box, and it should be the first option.
•Type in the following: "ipconfig/all." Quotation marks aren't necessary. This brings up a bunch of intimidating information about your network.
•Look for the "Default Gateway." It'll likely be near the bottom of the largest section of information. Some routers will also refer to this as the "IPv4 Gateway." The numbers usually look a little like this: "192.168.0.0."
Minecraft is a glorious (and gloriously complicated) game that strives to unite gamers on all platforms together. That also means gamers on platforms, all shapes and sizes run into various issues preventing them from getting online. Hopefully, this guide nails the vast majority of them, and lets you narrow down exactly what's causing the problem. If this guide didn't work for your problem, let us know, and we'll do our best to find a creative solution for you. If it did work, what are you still reading for? Go and play!
Have you run into any other Minecraft issues? Have you found a workaround for them? Sound off in the comments below!
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Sep 7, 2024 · You must have Minecraft Bedrock Edition to play cross-platform. You cannot play cross-platform with the Java Edition, Playstation 4 Edition, or Xbox One Edition.
Apr 21, 2024 · Minecraft has two versions: Java Edition (original) and Bedrock Edition (which allows for crossplay). Cross-platform multiplayer requires Bedrock Edition and an Xbox Live account for all players. Java Edition is more stable but lacks crossplay; Bedrock allows crossplay but has limitations.
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