Minecraft: how to Play with Friends on Different Platforms by Using Cross-play

Minecraft is a fantastic game to play with your friends, and you can cross-play with them on any platform, as long as you''re playing the identical version.

This means that if have the Java Edition of Minecraft, you are only able to play with other players who own the Java Edition. The Bedrock Edition is the same. You''ll have to purchase the other version if you have different versions.

All platforms that run Minecraft Bedrock Edition are compatible. This includes the Nintendo Switch and all other platforms that run Minecraft Bedrock Edition like the Xbox One, Windows PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows PC, Windows PC, and mobile devices. You will require a Microsoft account to make this happen. If you already have an Xbox account it will work. You can also create one for free here.

If you have an account with a Microsoft Account, you''ll be required to confirm that you have added the friend you would like to play with on that account. Often , this will require sending a friend invite to their Xbox Gamertag.

Once that''s sorted, here''s how you can join in the same game.

Playing with a friend

If your friend is playing in their own hosted session, you can join them straight through the game. You can join the session of your friend as long as you are friends with Microsoft. Go to the Friends tab, and look under "Joinable Cross Platform Friends".

The sessions can only accommodate eight people at a time.

If you''re invited to join an event an invitation pop-up will be displayed that you can choose to accept or decline.

Invite your friends to play with you

To invite friends, use the start menu in the game. Arkadne-igre.net A sidebar will prompt you to invite friends. After you click "invite", you can invite friends to join in your game.

You should be aware of which permissions your session is granted (visible in settings). You can ensure that people who join your session only view your world or let them build and break blocks. You can also give them administrative rights. You can also assign these privileges for each person who join your session by clicking the yellow icon next to their name.

Multiplayer Multiplayer: Realms

Players can also join Realms which are servers that stay open 24/7 and do not require hosting to be playing at the moment.

Invites can be sent to your Realm through the Friends tab or invite via an email if you''re playing on the PC. The Minecraft application will launch by clicking the link. Console players must be invited via friends list.

After joining the Realm for the first time, you''ll be able to access it at any time via your Friends tab. For as long as the Realm is active it will be accessible to all Reams that you''ve joined will be listed under "Joinable Realms". Realms can only accommodate 11 players at a time, so if you''re not interested in joining it could be because there already are too many players there.