Of all places to get Nintendo news, the last place you may expect some is during a Microsoft E3 conference. Surprisingly, the Nintendo Switch version of Minecraft is getting some love from Microsoft in the form of cross-play. A “Better Together” update will be coming later this summer that converts the Xbox One and Nintendo Switch versions of the game to the Bedrock Engine. This is the same software engine that powers Windows 10, VR, and Pocket Edition releases of the game. Although your existing worlds will be safe, infinite worlds will be coming to the Switch and Xbox One. Your existing worlds will simply extend further out than before, once the update comes out.
The shift to the Bedrock Engine also means that Nintendo Switch and Xbox One players will be able to get the Minecraft Realms service. It means you will be able to access the monthly subscriber service that enables gamers to host an always-online world server with your friends. If you’re already subscribed, the Nintendo Switch and Xbox One will allow you to access the service once the update releases.
Even purchased DLC, such as skin packs, will be carried over between platforms. If you bought some Nintendo Switch skin packs, you’ll be able to use them in other versions of the game that you own. This will apply to the recently released Minecraft Marketplace too. The only exception will be platform-exclusive content. According to a Microsoft spokesperson, they are still working on that, with more details to come closer to release.
We’ve included the announcement video below, so feel free to check it out.
i couldn’t hide my smile when i saw Switch created in the minecraft world..in the Microsoft video :)
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Does this mean all items are coming to pe.edition I have that one I’m happy I can transfer my palace to the switch version once I buy the physical game
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Ever since this new change in the site, I’ve been missing email notifications every now & then for this site. WordPress, fix yo shit because this is getting annoying!
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For me it’s a new ad that prevents you from clicking anything.
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Where is the ad placed? WordPress have been tinkering with the ads and are trying to sort something out.
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Between articles. It has a timer and doesn’t let me click anything.
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Thanks for letting me know Mike. Will investigate! I’ve seen the ad you’ve talked about and haven’t had any issue. Are you using a PC with Chrome?
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iPhone.
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Really sorry to hear that. I shall look into that this evening or tomorrow for you.
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It did it again with your comment! lol Anyway, thanks. (I hope I’m not the only guy with this issue.)
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No problem. I’m going to try a variety of browsers on mac to see if I can replicate it.
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I’ve been missing emails too. I’ve also been getting pop up adds on mobile where I’ll automatically be forwarded to an outside site.
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Well that’s unexpected.
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This-this is a sign! A BIG SIGN! THIS MEANS NINTENDO COULD GET BANJO & KAZOOIE BACK!!!! Come on, please let it happen!
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*chuckles* Don’t hold your breath, bub…
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No no no, let him hold his breath. Hehe.
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xD That’s mean. We don’t want him to die even if he is annoying at times.
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On second thought, maybe he should hold his breath.
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Sorry, what you say? Your breath was smelling bad it made me Pokémon style paralyzed temporarily.
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… (Well least he didn’t threaten to go super saiyan on me.)
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well he is dreaming and its more likely to happen than the reveal or release of half=life 3 but i do agree that it won’t happen as much as all of us wants that to happen.
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Dont get too happy my dear. MICROSOFT wont do that because they fear.
They know that BK would do better with the big N so they hold us hostage to avoid Ninty that win.
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Oh trust me Grunty, this is still a big sign, it could happen. And I’ll be screaming with joy when it does. :)
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Wow. Well isn’t that something. I might actually dip for the switch version now.
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Microsoft and Nintendo crossplay I did not see
Still harder will the fun game be.
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I see tomorrow is the big day. Don’t do nothing stupid Nintendo or you will regret it then pay.
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Grunty, why not just relax, pop some popcorn and invite Banjo & Kazooie to watch E3 with you.
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Tuesday.
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Opps, so Im a day ahead ,please forgive me, still hope you like me over Kazooie instead.
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You must mean Sony.
Nintendo’s day is on Tuesday, you see?
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I’m prepped & ready to go tomorrow for that event as I’ll be checking it out using the live.playstation.com website. Hopefully they reveal everything they are gonna reveal in the first 2 hours.
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Call me insane… but I have a gut feeling that the Head of Xbox Phil Spencer is sharing some love with Nintendo. Even the president and CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment America Shawn Layden believes that the Nintendo Switch and PS4 (Pro) sitting together side by side.
Screw the hate… spread the love.
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I… I think it may be time to upgrade.
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I like Microsoft as a company dudes are Cool as fuck. Thier surface line is sexy as hell ALL HAIL WINDOWS 10
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This is absolutely phenomenal news and pretty much seals the deal – I will be purchasing Minecraft on Switch. Honestly I hope a lot of y’all follow, because this is a really strong sign of support from Microsoft and after all the complaining that us Nintendo fans have rightly done about third party support over the years, this kind of behaviour, particularly from a direct rival of Nintendo’s, should be thoroughly rewarded.
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