Is Minecraft cross-platform? Bedrock, Java, and console cross-play explained

If you're curious if you can play one of the world's most popular games online with friends on another platform, we've got ...
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Minecraft cross-play depends on edition, not device

Minecraft supports cross-platform multiplayer only within the same edition. Bedrock Edition links players on Windows, consoles, mobile, and Chromebook, while Java Edition connects users on Windows, ...
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Microsoft says starting next year all Minecraft Java edition users will have to have a Microsoft account to play

Correction: Microsoft was in touch this afternoon through a spokesperson to clarify that the movement of accounts is only for people who use the Java edition of MineCraft. There are different versions ...
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Minecraft: Bedrock Vs Java Edition – What Are The Biggest Differences?

Stephen is an avid Nintendo, Indie, and retro gamer of 30 years who dabbles in Xbox, mainly in the form of binge sessions of Overwatch. He's a history buff, an aspiring writer of short fiction, and a ...