Minecraft finally to be unified across iOS, mobile, console and Windows 10

Better Together Update

My daughter is going to be happy about this story.

Today at E3, Majong has announced that finally we'll get a unified Minecraft across all the devices we love.

"A game all about teamwork, building together and creating communities shouldn't be restricted to one device, which is why our Better Together Update introduces cross-platform play, breaking down the barriers and letting people play the same complete Minecraft with each other across devices! We've wanted to integrate cross-platform for ages, essentially making a version of Minecraft that's consistent no matter what device you're choosing to play on.

So going forward, the edition you'll find on Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, mobile and VR will simply be known as 'Minecraft', a separate entity from 'Minecraft: Java Edition', which is the original PC game (that we'll continue to support, of course). This means when you buy 'Minecraft', you're buying a game that can you can play with friends across devices."

 

Servers

They have also announced they are bringing in-game servers to all versions of the game.

"So this Summer, all platforms receiving the Better Together Update will then have a server browser in the Minecraft start menu. This'll let you search a list of servers which you can join right away! We'll be launching with four servers – Lifeboat, Mineplex, InPVP, and CubeCraft - with more to follow. Plus we've made sure that parental controls and other safety features will be in place, so you decide what your child can access. We'll have a more detailed summary of servers closer to the update. After all, we live to serve(er)! ...sorry."

Super Duper Graphics Pack

Essentially this means that 4K graphics are coming to the iOS version of the game as well as the other platforms.

"Finally, this Fall, we'll be releasing a free update that allows you to boost Minecraft's graphics. Minecraft will get 4K HDR graphics which include improved lighting, shadows, water effects... basically, it'll be like giving your eyes a luxury massage. This’ll be available to folks playing on Xbox One, Windows 10, iOS, mobile, and VR - essentially every platform that gets our Better Together update."

Check out the trailer below:

This Summer, we're bringing you a whole new bunch of ways to play Minecraft! We're releasing a new update for consoles, which brings players together across mobile, console and Windows 10. This means you can play Minecraft on any device, whenever and wherever you'd like!

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