
How to use Minecraft cross-play on Xbox One and Nintendo Switch
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Minecraft now spans millions of devices, unified via cross-platform multiplayer attributed to its shared “Bedrock” engine. The unification breaks long-established barriers between platforms, including home console rivals, the Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Here’s how to get started with cross-play for Minecraft today.
Related: How to set up cross-play on Minecraft for PlayStation 4
Setting up Minecraft cross-play for Xbox One
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- Open the Microsoft Store on Xbox One.
- Select the Search title.
- Type Minecraft.
- Select Minecraft from the available titles.
- Download Minecraft for Xbox One. This will be a free download for existing Minecraft: Xbox One Edition owners or priced at $43.
- Open Minecraft.
After completing the above steps, your Xbox One is primed for Minecraft cross-play with other systems.
Setting up Minecraft cross-play for Nintendo Switch
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- Open the Nintendo eShop.
- Navigate to the Search tab.
- Search for Minecraft.
- Select Minecraft from the available titles.
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Download Minecraft for Nintendo Switch. This will be a free download for existing Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition owners or priced at $29.
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- Open Minecraft.
- Select Sign In For Free when prompted to sign into your Microsoft account.
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Navigate to https://aka.ms/remoteconnect on your PC or mobile.
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- Enter the unique code displayed on-screen.
- Sign into your Microsoft account. A confirmation screen will be displayed. Your Xbox Live profile will appear on your Nintendo Switch shortly after.
- Select Let’s Play to complete the process.
Minecraft is now linked to Xbox Live and ready for cross-play with other systems.
How to create Minecraft cross-play games
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- Select Play from the main menu.
- Choose Create New under the Worlds tab.
- Select Create New World to start a fresh game.
- Navigate to the Multiplayer subsection.
- Check to see if multiplayer is enabled.
- Select Create once you’re ready to play
Your Minecraft world will now start and be open to other players.
How to join Minecraft cross-play games
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- Select Play from the main menu.
- Press RB to access to Friends tab on Xbox One. Press R to access to Friends tab on Nintendo Switch.
- Select an active game to join.
On Xbox One, games will be split between joinable friends and joinable Realms. On Nintendo Switch, games are sorted by Nintendo Switch friends, Xbox Live cross-platform friends, and joinable Realms.
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