Minecraft's 'Better Together' Beta lets you play with friends across Windows 10 and Android devices
Minecraft fans can play the Microsoft-owned game on a variety of platforms, including PC, Android, iOS, and console.
It’s great fun as it is, but things are about to get even better, as from today Microsoft releases a beta that will let you play the game with friends across different devices.
Today’s 'Better Together Update' is available on Windows 10 PC and Android. There will also be a beta on Xbox One released in the coming days.
The update is designed to unify the console, mobile and Windows 10 PC versions of the game under one single Minecraft edition which will include infinite worlds, the community Marketplace and (in due course) community servers.
That's not all. Announcing the beta, Minecraft says:
The "Better Together Update" also brings the biggest collection of new features ever to players on Bedrock Engine platforms (mobile, Windows 10). Players will notice the very long awaited and much in demand stained glass, fireworks, PARROTS THAT DANCE, customizable banners, armor stands, jukebox and music discs, recipe book and ravines. For multiplayer, we’ve added the ability for hosts to set player permissions and host options, along with other helpful tools. And last but certainly not least, we’ve added the ability for players to share their creations in 3D by uploading 3D models from the game directly to Remix3D.com!
To get started, simply follow Microsoft’s instructions:
Xbox One / Windows 10
You will need to own the digital version of the game. For the beta, disc owners are not supported -- sorry!
Joining the Minecraft Beta on Windows 10 or Xbox One:
- Go to the Store app on Xbox One or a Windows 10 PC.
- Search for the Xbox Insider Hub app.
- Download and install Xbox Insider Hub.
- Launch the Xbox Insider Hub.
- Navigate to Insider content > Minecraft Beta.
- Select Join.
- Have fun and find bugs!
Android
Head over here for a breakdown of how to access betas on Android.