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Minecraft: Better Together |OT| Won't Somebody Please Think of the Children?
- Thread starter Cerium
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bananafactory
Banned
Is the Super Duper Graphics Pack part of this update? Been waiting for that one 
Is the Super Duper Graphics Pack part of this update? Been waiting for that one
That's coming this fall.
LordBaztion
Member
That title.
I'm disappointed that the W10 version didn't become play anywhere. I'll have to buy it again.
I'm disappointed that the W10 version didn't become play anywhere. I'll have to buy it again.
The Pet of the Month
Member
Great OT! All I ask is that you include a link to the update faq @ minecraft.net and if you could add PS3, X360, and Vita to the unsupported section since those systems have Minecraft as well.
If you click on any part of the Features section it'll take you to the FAQ!
I left those systems out because they're last gen and/or no longer supported by their manufacturers.
This OT is for the "Better Together" update... or are you suggesting that the OP put 360, PS3 and Vita on the "not supported" side?
chaobreaker
Member
So for PC, does the java version get this too or is it just the windows 10 app version?
How far along has the W10 gotten to since they released it. Is the java version still the definitive version of Minecraft?
How far along has the W10 gotten to since they released it. Is the java version still the definitive version of Minecraft?
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
Nice OP! Maybe edit in Java Edition to the Not Included section though, since its a major version that will continue seeing support, and lots of folks arent sure if its joining the club.
Its a lot closer now-a-days, but I dont think its 1:1.
Win10 only. Java is its own separate thing, and has been rebranded Java Edition, with the Better Together (i.e. Bedrock engine based) versions taking up the subtitle-less Minecraft branding.
Its a lot closer now-a-days, but I dont think its 1:1.
The Pet of the Month
Member
Ah I missed that since I'm on mobile. And that works, great job!
That's exactly what I wrote! When it comes to software I've always erred on the side of caution when discussing multiple versions since a lot of folks can get confused on why their version is no longer updated/compatible.
I know this is gaf, but there's always someone who needs the information.
chaobreaker
Member
I've been really out of the loop. I assumed the win10 version was still just a rebranded pocket edition. Don't care much for mods so I guess I should take a look at the windows 10 version one day.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
It is. Well, was and sorta is.
The Bedrock Engine/Better Together update was built upon the Pocket Edition. That includes Xbox One and Switch as well, naturally, since all versions updated to the Better Together version are now inherently the same game, which is the founding principle of the update.
chaobreaker
Member
Bedrock engine sounds promising. The FAQ made this a lot more clear. Thanks.
travisbickle
Member
iOS means Mac as well right?
CountAntonius
Member
I have the Windows 10 version but don't think I've received the update. Is it supposed to be the beta branch or are they updating the default version?
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
It's due to the fact that on Xbox One (and Switch) the Better Together update isn't actually an update, technically speaking. It's a whole new game that downloads and installs entirely separately. This new version is automatically added to the Xbox account of anyone who owns a digital license of Minecraft: Xbox One Edition. For disc owners though, MS has to check your online play history since they can't verify you own the disc. The minimum play time is so that people just can't endlessly pass around the same disc to anyone and everyone. (owning DLC also counts though, so you don't necessarily need the minimum playtime)
No.
The only "Mac" edition of the game is the original Java edition, which will remain its own, separate version.
Check the store for updates, it should be up. Just a normal update. The beta wasn't even released as a separate branch, it was just early access to the patch.
CountAntonius
Member
Thanks. It's my first windows game so i thought updates were automatic.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
They should be, but I noticed the store was lagging on mine as well.
Still confused over the Super Duper graphics pack.
They seem to impy Xbox One is the only console getting it here:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W1WHYJH-JGk
They seem to impy Xbox One is the only console getting it here:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=W1WHYJH-JGk
There's two graphical updates coming, one free for most platforms, and the paid SDGP for Xbox/W10 on top of that:
https://minecraft.net/en-us/article/all-news-e3
Iced_Eagle
Member
It's not an "update" as it is a new Minecraft product. On my Xbox I have both "Minecraft: Xbox One Edition" and "Minecraft". They're separate things.
I don't think players even need the disc anymore for Better Together (it's digital only as far as I know?). Thus, the market is likely to get flooded with discs, and you can then trade it to people and everyone will get free copies of minecraft essentially. Gotta put a stop to that at some point. Disc owners have more than 3 months to get at least 5 hours of playtime (or buy a single DLC item). That's more than enough time since it includes the previous 12 months as well.
After that point, the disc will simply function as the Xbox One Edition like normal, even though it's not getting updated anymore. If you want Better Together update, then you'll need to purchase it.
Realms is there on Xbox.
Nice, why are they charging for graphics? :/
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
Yup. They're gifting disc owners fully licensed digital copies.
Right now it's digital only, but I'd be shocked if the retail versions of Xbox One Edition (and Switch Edition) weren't eventually replaced with this.
Have we seen the non-Super-Duper updated graphics?
All the good stuff sounds like it's restricted to SD.
PendekarRajawali
Member
Can we organize some gafer play session? That should be fun.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
The same reason they charge for other texture packs. *shrug*
Texture packs I understand somehow, but for adding new graphic options I don't :/
Wonder when EA will follow this and start to charge for "Ultra graphics DLC".
The Spoony Hou
Member
Is the DLC you have supposed to be unlocked in the new version? I haven't bought any, but some skin packs that came included don't seem to be available.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
I mean, that's basically what this is, and then some though. It's a full new resource pack, and a hefty one at that. They're not really typical graphics options so much as entirely new visuals. The upcoming 4K HDR update, which is free, is the analog to "Ultra Graphics Settings" on other games.
I get where you're coming from, and it is kinda weird for sure though.
Daffy Duck
Member
That sucks, had no idea the SDGP was a paid add on.
I believe all Java version owners (PC, Mac, Linux) can still get a free redeemable code for the Windows 10 Version.
See here: https://help.mojang.com/customer/portal/articles/2064007
Mojang Support said:
So 1080p users on XB1 aren't going to get the benefits of dynamic lighting, new textures and shaders?
Those are changes which would make me give the game another go. Especially if they came to Switch too.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
The FAQ says:
So it seems like vanilla Xbox One and X1S consoles will support that pack, but it will likely perform poorly. Probably too demanding for Switch to run playably if thats the case.
Minecraft though. It's a decade old.
WhiteRabbitEXE
Member
But the Super Duper pack isnt.
The Super Duper pack is MS ecosystem exclusive. The features of the 4K HDR update (which includes more than 4K and HDR) are coming to all versions, with the exception of 4K output and HDR where not supported by the platform itself.
Super Graphics won't be on iOS though?
Minecraft is 8 years old.
https://forums.tigsource.com/index.php?topic=6273
Tried the windows 10 version the other day. Seeing that texture packs and other stuff was all purchase to unlock was really disheartening.
Oh wow this is amazing.
Cool to see that first forum post when it was alpha, but yeah, 8y4m is the best part of a decade. Point is the game looked bad when it was released, and although the dev graphics became iconic in their own way, I wouldn't have expected MC to be troubling modern consoles even with a new lick of paint.