Is Minecraft Crossplay?

Minecraft, a sandbox video game developed by Mojang Studios, captivates players with its limitless creativity and exploration.

Launched in 2011, it allows players to build and explore virtual worlds made up of textured cubes in a 3D procedurally generated environment. 

Many players have become curious about the potential for cross-platform experiences, which would enable them to connect with friends playing on different consoles.

Here’s a comprehensive guide to understanding whether Minecraft supports crossplay features.

Is Minecraft cross-platform?

Since introducing the Bedrock Edition, Minecraft has embraced cross-platform play. This enables players to join the game with friends across various platforms such as mobile devices, PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.

Understanding the mechanics of Minecraft crossplay is essential for players looking to engage in multiplayer adventures across different platforms.

Here’s a comprehensive overview of Minecraft’s crossplay capabilities across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile platforms.

PlayStation	Xbox One	Nintendo Switch	PC (Windows)	iOS	Android	VR Platforms
PS4	Xbox One	Xbox One	Xbox One	iOS	iOS	PC/Mac
PS5	Nintendo Switch	PC/Mac	Windows 10	Android	Android

How to Enable Crossplay in Minecraft?

Playing Minecraft with your friends is straightforward. Here’s how to set up cross-platform play:

• Ensure you and your friend have added each other through Microsoft accounts and are using the same edition of Minecraft. 
•  Launch Minecraft on your device and either create a new world or load an existing one.
•  Access the in-game pause menu.
•  Look for the green ‘Invite to Game’ button on the right side of the screen.
•  A pop-up will appear listing your active in-game friends.
•  Scroll to ‘Online Cross-Platform Friends’, choose your friend’s name, and send them an invite.

You can quickly start playing Minecraft together across different platforms with these steps.

If you wish to play with someone not already on your in-game friends list, you must request their Minecraft ID and send them a friend request. Once they accept, you can start playing together.

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On Which Platforms Can You Play Minecraft?

Since its release, Minecraft has been made available on numerous platforms. Here is a comprehensive list of platforms where you can enjoy Minecraft:

• Windows
• macOS
• Linux
• Android
• iOS
• iPadOS
• Xbox 360
• Raspberry Pi
• Windows Phone
• PlayStation 3
• Fire OS
• PlayStation 4
• Xbox One
• PlayStation Vita
• Wii U
• PlayStation 5*
• Apple TV
• tvOS
• Nintendo Switch
• Nintendo 3DS

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All platforms listed above support cross-platform play for Minecraft.