Cross-System Play Coming To Minecraft On Consoles

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In addition, there are other things just for Xbox users, like Minecraft Realms, which gives Xbox Live members access to subscription-based private servers for up to 10 people on Xbox One.

It's not clear exactly when "Minecraft" will be updated to enable cross-platform play, but it sounds like it's coming sooner than later.

I asked Microsoft why Sony's PlayStation 4 (PS4) and PS4 Pro aren't part of the program.

Aubrey Norris, Minecraft's senior global communications manager, told WIRED that the game hopes to "unite as many platforms as possible, but can not confirm Sony's participation at this time". The update will also players to finally enjoy their world building in 4K and makes the game's pixelated palette pretty - well, prettier. Currently, server access requires complicated log-in procedures. Logging in to privately-run servers is very popular, because enterprising players and groups can run servers that turn the game into anything from arena combat simulators to mystery games. The PC version of the game already supported 4K resolution rendering.

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Since its initial release in 2009, Minecraft has created possibilities for entrepreneurship. The new vision for the Better Together update is to expand Minecraft to make it easier for creators to use Minecraft's design features.

This focus on entrepreneurship can be seen in the Better Together upgrade of the Minecraft Marketplace feature.

These servers can host thousands of players at a time for massive multiplayer games in real time. The bedrock engine simply refers to a new scalable version of Minecraft that is cross-platform compliant. These include new MODS, more fossils to excavate, fireworks and banners.

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