That's probably true, although I'd be perfectly fine without the multiplayer features as long as the pocket editions match og Minecraft.
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Minecraft "Better Together" (PC/X1/Switch/Mobile): Crossplay, Dedicated Servers+More
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That's probably true, although I'd be perfectly fine without the multiplayer features as long as the pocket editions match og Minecraft.
Sniffynose
Member
This is actually amazing, I could get a windows 10 copy and technically have it host for all of my family to play on via their own Switch o_0
Yes that should be possible.
Huge Succeeded
Banned
Whatever non-PC/PS4/Legacy version you own will be updated to become 'Minecraft', with all those features in tow
Yes, you'll get Better Together for free. Ultimate appears to be the name of the retail package for the Better Together version.
Realms support is free, but it is a subscription service so you'll have to pay if you want to use it.
I believe the Dedicated Servers are free.
Thanks.
Sounds great value to me. So far I haven't had another player join my game. This could help populate my world a lot!
And you could always jump on the Dedicated Servers and play with thousands of players at once.
JershJopstin
Banned
I missed this earlier; it doesn't look like they're calling it 'Minecraft Ultimate' anywhere but the URL for that page. I'd trust Mojang's official PR that it's just called 'Minecraft'.
I am surprised that they're rebranding the OG PC release, though.
Jailer of Hope
Member
So the list of dedicated servers will be hosted by 3rd parties? I still won't be able to host my own server without Realms?
sixteen-bit
Member
It was foretold.
wow, rare pic, lol
Java and Windows 10 versions are separate products, as I understand it.
Java Edition and PS4 Edition will not be part of Better Together.
DrForester
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Retro Edge
Member
Wait, wait wait wait WAIT!
Did I got this right? Because the Switch version will be in this better together thing, it gets infinite world's? So no restrictions anymore? That can't be right, can it?
Did I got this right? Because the Switch version will be in this better together thing, it gets infinite world's? So no restrictions anymore? That can't be right, can it?
Robin64
Member
It's right. The restriction is the save file, and if your save is now on a server somewhere.. Infinite worlds, baby!
I imagine local games will still have a restriction.
Yeah, I have to imagine Switch local only might still be restricted due to save (Xbox One X to an extent maybe), but a online save will be infinite.
Be actually kinda cool if the Switch/etc local could be infinite while you were online and saved parts online and size would only be restricted if offline. That be kinda neat.
Be actually kinda cool if the Switch/etc local could be infinite while you were online and saved parts online and size would only be restricted if offline. That be kinda neat.
fabricated backlash
Member
You should stretch before doing such mental gymnastics, else you hurt yourself... Or Get some tinfoil.
OfficerRaichu15
Member
Bruh you spinning
If you own the Java version (PC/Mac/Linux) you can get the Windows 10 version for free which will receive these updates.
Check these links for more info.
https://help.mojang.com/customer/en/portal/articles/2064007-minecraft-windows-10-edition?b_id=5408
http://support.xbox.com/en-AU/games...-edition-faq#cfda63cb622841c99d7a3b3ed34c89bb
Retro Edge
Member
Damn, thats at least something.
I mean I like the community multiplayer aspect of the game but I also like my single player survival experience and if I can have infinite world's with a server, mhhhh I guess if it's not too expensive I would rent one just for me. Does anyone know prices?
Second cool aspect of a private server, not only infinite world's, also cross save!
Start on Xbox, continue on switch.
Huge Succeeded
Banned
My eyes can't roll any harder
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
This is all very interesting news, it sounds like Switch, Xbox, and PC players will all be able to play together? And there will be unified servers for all of them to share? That's awesome. Shame on Sony for not wanting to be part of that, what a wasted opportunity.
So, is the PC Java version getting these updates too, or are they phasing it out for the W10 version? Does this mean the W10 version will be on par featurewise with the Java version then? Some more clarity is in order, but it will be very interesting to see how this all plays out. Seems like good news to me though.
So, is the PC Java version getting these updates too, or are they phasing it out for the W10 version? Does this mean the W10 version will be on par featurewise with the Java version then? Some more clarity is in order, but it will be very interesting to see how this all plays out. Seems like good news to me though.
Java edition is getting left behind with this update. They'll be rolling out a "community marketplace" which is presumably where mods will live in the Windows 10/Mobile/Console versions from here on out.
wesleyshark
Banned
Not today, junior
Yeeeeaaah, I don't think that's what happened here. And if MS did block Sony from this then Sony would be coming out to defend themselves now, rather than relying on their keyboard warriors to spread this (mis)information around.
As an owner of the PS4 version and the Windows 10 version, I won't lie, I'm pretty cheesed off that one of these versions will soon be notably inferior than the other. Minecraft is the kind of game that doesn't, and shouldn't, influence your platform purchase decision. Mojang are taking all of the purchasing logistics out of getting friends playing together with this update - because that's what's best for Minecraft - and Sony have just spat a good idea back into their, and their own customer's, faces.
Even worse, it wouldn't surprise me if the PS4 edition received less focus now. So Sony's backwards policies will inevitably give PlayStation players the worst version of the game. That's not something anyone in their ecosystem should be happy with.
Java version will not get the realms support, etc, it's only for the Windows 10 version.
Diddy Kong
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Robin64
Member
It's £2.99 for up to two players, and £5.99 for up to ten players. (monthly)
https://minecraft.net/en-us/realms/?ref=m
Don't know what that is in your local currency, but go there and pick the Windows 10 option.
Retro Edge
Member
That's surprisingly cheap, amazing, seems like it's everything I need, will definitely rent and buy this.
I'm curious -
Is this "Bedrock Engine" version of Minecraft developed by 4J Studios, or is it done internally at Mojang? It seems like a waste for 4J to maintain the current console editions if this is on it's way.
I'd also really hate to see 4J throw out all the work they've put into their codebase for the last 5ish years.
Is this "Bedrock Engine" version of Minecraft developed by 4J Studios, or is it done internally at Mojang? It seems like a waste for 4J to maintain the current console editions if this is on it's way.
I'd also really hate to see 4J throw out all the work they've put into their codebase for the last 5ish years.
Astral/H3X
Member
So, if I have the Java version of Minecraft, it seems that's getting updated into the "Better Together" version, right?
Now, that's crossplay and seemingly *cross buy* as well? Do I have that right? So I'll be able to play on my Switch with no purchase?
If that's the case, am I still able to get the Nintendo themed stuff, or no? Can I buy that as DLC on my Switch?
Now, that's crossplay and seemingly *cross buy* as well? Do I have that right? So I'll be able to play on my Switch with no purchase?
If that's the case, am I still able to get the Nintendo themed stuff, or no? Can I buy that as DLC on my Switch?
Of course they both allow crossplay, but people are still waiting for crossplay between Sony/MS.
Even if Mojang directly does the Switch / Xbox One versions from now on. 4J still will be handling PS4, PS3, Xbox 360, Wii U, Vita, and so on/etc versions.
I kinda suspect 4J will still be handling the Switch / Xbox One versions still though.
They did just recently tease a new update for consoles (Observer block, parrots, llamas) https://twitter.com/GregWiggleton/status/872447835899396097 I think 4J Studios will be here for a while supporting all.
Unfortunately Java is the other version being left out of Better Together. They want you to switch to the Windows 10 version.
Mengy
wishes it were bannable to say mean things about Marvel
As long as the W10 version gets updated to feature parity with the Java version, then I think I'm okay with this. The W10 version runs better anyway, at least it did half a year ago when I last opened it. Java has always held the game's potential back a bit, it just has, so finally leaving java behind might be a good thing.
lol stahp! Sony won't allow crossplay... with Xbox.
Metal Khaos
Member
Yes, as long as you can log into your Minecraft account online, you'll be able to get a code to download the Windows 10 edition for free.
I haven't played on PC in ages, but I bought in back when Minecraft was still in beta. Logged in a couple weeks ago and they had a free upgrade to the new client.
My takeaway is that 4J Studios and Mojang were both concurrently working on their own Switch ports. 4J's port was done as a probably a fallback in case Nintendo did not agree to cross-play with other platforms.
The way that Mojang's website describes the "Better Together" update on Switch and Xbox One is that it's an entirely new download, not an existing game update. The "Console Edition" moniker for these two platforms is gone.
4J's Twitter usually announces or links information on announced updates. Their Twitter account has been silent since the 8th. I'm thinking that when the Switch and Xbox One get the newer "Better Together" version of Minecraft, the existing console editions on those platforms, while still playable, will probably reach EoL as Mojang AB takes over development and maintenance duties.
I don't think Microsoft even mentioned 4J Studios or their roadmap at E3 (yet). I'm assuming that they'll still have a part in maintaining the PS3, PS4, PSV, & Xbox 360 versions for at least the immediate future and the only announced update they've made is completely separate from what Microsoft/Mojang is doing with "Better Together".
Whoa, so the Switch version will enjoy infinite world size? Did I read that correctly? That's awesome.
Excited for that and the fancy (well, "super duper") graphics on PC. Think the cross-play initiative sounds really amazing.
edit: I see that is totally what is happening, awesome.
Excited for that and the fancy (well, "super duper") graphics on PC. Think the cross-play initiative sounds really amazing.
edit: I see that is totally what is happening, awesome.