Minecraft Realms Will Support Cross-Platform Play Between PS4, Xbox One, and Mobile

Mojang and Microsoft announced today via a now-deleted Tweet on Twitter that Minecraft will be the first true cross-platform game between Sony’s PS4 and Microsoft’s Xbox One.

[PeaSFor]

but but but, what will the fanboys say? their typical "sony is blocking it" wont work.

[SpaceRanger]

Sony has been open to cross play since the longest time. Here's an example to prove that, while the selective PR spin from MS continues.

http://www.cinemablend.com/...

[-Foxtrot]

Yeah it was like that a lot last gen

I mean Portal 2 is another example...their closed platform made Gabe Newell come onto Sony's stage at E3 to show off Portal 2 despite what he had said in the past about the console.

[xPhearR3dx]

Except that was 2 years ago. Things have changed. These companies can say all they want, but unless I see actions taken, it doesn't really mean anything. This was from 2 months ago, devs waiting on Sony.

http://arstechnica.com/gami...

Sony is so far ahead of its competition in sales that they have their head so far up their own asses they don't feel the need to take that extra step. Still no Mod support for Fallout 4 and still no cross platform play.

[mhunterjr]

We know that Sony has been said to be in support of it for a long time.

We also know that when MS finally came on board, Sony has been hesitant to actually allow interaction with XBL. We know that Sony is the reason Rocket League doesn't have it.

[slate91]

Stop closing your eyes and plugging your ears to the fact rocket league is waiting on Sony's OK.
MS was against it during the mattrick era but Phil has stated he is willing and ready to open the bridge.
MS was resistant and now Sony is too. I dont blame them. Why rush to get it done when you have a near 50 million player base?
Im just being patient that hopefully one day we will see it across the board with multi-plat titles.
Until then stop pointing fingers.

[LexHazard79]

What spin its a Microsoft game.

[ILostMyMind]

@mhunterjr
You know nothing. Do not know what demands were made for the multiplayer possible. What would it take to play PS4 games "in Live", as Microsoft said.

[Yetter]

So why can't I play RocketLeague on my XB1 against a PS4 player?

[AAWELLS09]

"While selective PR spin from Sony fanboys continues to put blame on everyone else but Sony"

[freshslicepizza]

Not once has Sony EVER said anything about supporting competing consoles. Pure Chess is another game Nintendo gave the green light for cross play, Sony never responded then either.

Now Sony is dodging when it comes to Rocket League. I will be surprised if the regular Minecraft ever gets Sony's approval for cross play either.

[Red_Renegade]

isn't dragon quest gonna be cross platform with nintendo? seems like there's only a problem when microsoft is included.

[TheCommentator]

Selective PR spin from MS? 3rd party devs are saying it's Sony who is stonewalling their efforts to get cross console play going in their games, not MS.

You're the one spinning things now.

[freshslicepizza]

Funny, when people post facts they disappear. I suggest everyone look up Rocket League and the game Pure Chess, then you will see how it is Sony who continues to dodge when asked. This has gone on for years, Sony is ok with it if it's the PC but not Xbox or Nintendo

[nix]

Fine. I thought we'll fight in FPS games and kill each other but looks like we'll have to do this in Minecraft world. Lol.

[Aloy-Boyfriend]

This is really nothing until they allow cross play in bigger games like Overwatch, CoD, Titanfall 2, and etc... There's no risk in allowing Cross play in Minecract, but it may be a start

[LexHazard79]

Im drooling to get competitive matchmaking between Xbox and PS.

Having had both and played alot online. ..Xbox players will wreck shit on FPS.

[Aenea]

@bakpain

"Xbox players will wreck shit on FPS."

That's because they don't have any other genre available! :p

See, I can make silly remarks too!

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@game4funz

Sooooo, MS is the one that decides which games get cross play with PS4? So MS is the one keeping things back for other games too and not Sony?

[game4funz]

Yes... Titan fall 2 could've been another title if Sony wanted it. It seems they don't.

Microsoft has control of the mine craft ip so of course that's a title that's doing it since MS is definitely open to cross play.

[gamer7804]

yah one day we'll get a cross platform game between sony ms and pc, something thats really huge, like a role playing game or mmorpg, oh wait, there was FFXI, but its impossible to do again! so weird! /s

[Erik7357]

guys...guys.....pc gamers wreck the shit out of all of you on FPS games.

[arkard]

@Phear the mod support "issue" is growing old. The reason Fallout won't have mods is BETHESDA'S engine is made with Microsofts console/pc in mind. BETHESDA'S engine can not allow mod support as is on Sony console due to the way in interacts with the system. BETHESDA promised mod support knowing these limitations were in place. BETHESDA decided it was better to blame Sony than to fix its engine and deliver on a promise to its customers.

[game4funz]

Nope. Bethesda wanted mod support on Playstation.

[Aenea]

@game4funz

Bethesda wanted mod support on the PS4 using the same methods they use on Windows and the Xbox One. PS4 is not a Windows machine, they probably needed to change a lot of things to get it to work, instead they asked Sony to change a lot of things to get it to work. They then got a 'no' and blamed Sony...

[AAWELLS09]

Link stating this specifically? I didn't think you actually had proof of that.

[sullynathan]

There is no proof for any of these claims

[yeahokwhatever]

Playstation supported mods in 2007. In fact, they were the first system to allow mods if I remember correctly. Unreal Tournament 3.

[arkard]

https://www.vg247.com/2016/... hows that for a link?

Sound files- Sony uses a proprietary format for this. BETHESDA'S mod engine does not work with it, they want Sony to fix.

MOD file size- The limits are to low compared to Xbox, this is the one issue mostly in Sony's court. But again BETHESDA knew about these limits and still promised mod support.

Textures- BETHESDA's mod engine uses PC textures which do not work with Sony's console. Again this is not anything new, BETHESDA knew about this before and still PROMISED mod support. They blame Sony on not creating a program that would re-format the textures. Maybe BETHESDA should stop being lazy and build THEIR mod engine to work for Sony's console.

But your right, there is no proof that this is mostly Bethesdas fault, no proof the over promised and failed to deliver.

[Erik7357]

There is gonna be mad shit talking between tweens and little kids on minecraft now lol

[PhoenixUp]

Will cross platform play include every other platform that this game is on as well including 360, PS3, Vita, & Wii U?

Either way it sounds like PS4 can add XO to the long list of platforms it does cross platform play with.

[game4funz]

More like Xbox can add Ps4 to its list.

Sony probably didn't want mine craft to be pulled from their console or.... They had no choice. As choosing not to allow it on their system would be to choose not to allow the game as released on consoles on their system.

[Goldby]

.... youre joking right.

guess what, Minecraft is already out on Playstation, and if Ms pulled it from Playstation store because fo cross platform, Ms would be looking like a pretty evil company using extortion to get its way in the world, instead of lumps and piles of money

[PhoenixUp]

PS4 already has a long list of platforms it can play with. Way larger than the one XO has.

Idk why you'd even think that Sony would be against the idea considering they've always championed cross platform play since it's very first implementation in 2002 on their very own console. You can't say the same thing about Microsoft.

Minecraft is already on PlayStation platforms. It'll be added to the long list of cross platform games on Sony's consoles.

[darthv72]

What long list of platforms are you thinking of? I only know of their own and the PC.

Seems pretty short to me.

What you typed there proves my point. Their "own" platforms and the PC. PC is what it is, it encompasses windows, mac, linux, whatever runs on a "personal computer" aka.... PC.

If they do add wiiu and xb1 then we could add two more platforms to that list but as of now its a short list.

[PhoenixUp]

You're kidding right?

- Helldivers allows PS3, PSV, & PS4 players to enjoy matches together.

-FFXIV & DCUO for example have cross platform play between PS3, PC, & PS4.

- Dreii has cross platform play across PlayStation 4, PS Vita, Wii U, PC, Mac, Linux, iOS and Android.

- When Dragon Quest X arrives on PS4 it will have cross platform play with Wii, 3DS, PC, & Wii U.

Like I said Sony has always been a supporter of cross platform play and there's no reason to believe they'd ever be against the idea, whereas Microsoft only recently changed their tune after many years of discouraging plenty of cross platform play on their consoles.

[korgun]

ON SECOND THOUGHTS, THAT DELETED PIC NEVER MEANT CROSS PLATFORM PLAY. They were just saying that game can be enjoyed on various platforms but people misunderstood so they had to delete and tweet with a new pic

[Agheil]

I KNOW ! Lol people can't take a bit of time to read the article. The tweet doesn't even mention PlayStation. It mentions "competing devices". How did they get PlayStation?

[Liqu1d]

Because the original tweet had a picture featuring a Dualshock 4, X1 controller, smartphone and tablet.

[Agheil]

@liqu1d Ah, alright. I never got to see it just saw the text on the site. Thanks for letting me know. :)

[UltraNova]

Good news!

[ocelot07]

Sounds good but only by the Minecraft server renting thing. I wonder if I will be able to chat to my friend who is on Xbox while am on my PS4 version?

[TheUndertaker85]

All depends on Sony who will likely not allow Xbox Live to be overlaid in the same fashion that is currently available.

Currently when you start Minecraft on an iOS or Android device you will be greeted by a Xbox Live sign in screen. If you have the Xbox app also installed it grants you the ability to message, see online status, and other features available in the Xbox app.

If you do not have the Xbox app installed it will suggest you do but it is not required. Without it you will be able to see your Xbox Live friends along with what they're currently doing. Invites can then be sent out, even to friends offline or on other devices outside of the Xbox ecosystem.

[ThatGuyDart]

As a PS4 owner the only reason I'm glad for this is because it will finally shut up the whining of Xbox fanboys. I personally couldn't care less about cross platform play. I like playing with my fellow PS gamers and on occasion PC gamers

[TheUndertaker85]

...Because PlayStation platforms may gain a feature already available on numerous platforms including mobile?

I fail to see how users of any other platform are whining about PS4 players getting to use a feature already available to them.

[ThatGuyDart]

Oh really? Who else was calling Sony "anti-consumer" because cross platform play with Xbox wasn't a priority for Sony? It damn sure wasn't PlayStation fans.

[game4funz]

@thatguy
Oh really? Who else was calling Microsoft anti consumer when they didn't allow cross play. It damn sure wasn't Xbox fans /s

I guess you speak for all Playstation fans then.

[TheUndertaker85]

Cross play already exists in Minecraft for Xbox 360, Xbox One, Android, iOS, and PC. I'd also imagine it currently works with Windows Phone but currently do not have a Windows Phone to test it. Cross play was announced at E3. It was stated cross play will not come to "other consoles" until 2017.

No, it is not limited to Realms. Simply sign in to Xbox Live. Other Minecraft players that have done the same will then be able to see you as online and playing Minecraft. Invites can be sent out after.

This feature has been available for a bit now.

[arkard]

But but but Sony doesn't allow cross platform, they are against the user!

[game4funz]

They were probably at risk of having the game pulled from their store.

[Red_Renegade]

you think microsoft is stupid enough to do that?

[Goldby]

Careful Red

You're speaking to Game. he's not thinking clearly andlogically right now.

[Shineon]

and yall still find reason to argue amongst yourselves why are we not celebrating

[MasterCornholio]

That's good news.

:)

[ClickbaitAF]

For sure, hopefully it's just the beginning. Cross play with definitely help games last longer.

[MasterCornholio]

I'm hoping that more titles will adopt this.

[XStation4pio_Pro]

It's happening. Finally.

[OC_MurphysLaw]

This is good for gamers..... good on MS....good on Sony for lowering the walls.

[TheColbertinator]

FFXI had cross play with PS3,PS2,PC and 360. Cross play is nothing new and from what I see,its case by case.

[MasterCornholio]

Same thing with FFIV. Square is working with Microsoft to bring cross platform play between consoles and PC.

P.S

I know that the game is crossplatform play between PC, PS3 and PS4. Now Xbox One will be added.

[PhoenixUp]

@ TheCol

FFXI never released on PS3.

@ Master

What does FFIV have to do with anything? Unless you're talking about FFXIV

[TheColbertinator]

You're right I am mistaken. I do remember some players ran FFXI for the PS3 through BC but I guess that didn't last too long.

[TheGamingFuture]

Microsoft be like: If you wont let us crossplay, we do it ourself!

[Yetter]

...why was the tweet deleted?

[MasterCornholio]

"Looks like somebody jumped the gun, but we imagine a proper announcement will come in due course."

Maybe that's why?

[Master of Unlocking]

LOL, oh the irony! Sony approve cross-platform play even for a game that now belongs to Microsoft, since they bought it a couple years ago for a whopping 2.5 billion $? XD
If they allow X play for this game, there's got to be a good reason for them taking this long to approve it for Rocket League.

[XXanderXX]

Nice to know MS is making an effort but we all know it will be rejected by Sony .
Either way still get Mobile cross play .

[hermsgerms]

I know the picture has since been deleted but Minecraft would be a pretty good starting point for cross-play. It's a game that can bring in PC, PS4, Xbox One and even Mobile gamers all into one world. That's the dream.

[1Victor]

Just so you know all companies in this industry change to reflect their needs las gen Sony allowed cross platform play because it suit them they needed people to think "oh that means I can play with my friends on 360 call of duty from my PS3" but Microsoft said "NO we don't allow cross platform play", jump to now when the roles have flipped Sony is first with the better network(depending who you ask) and Sony is not saying yes or no all they're saying its up to developers.
Oh I forgot cross buy and cross platform IS NOT THE SAME THING

[ZorinInc]

If I could get my Xbox One world onto the PS4 I would be so happy.

[ALowlyRock]

So they "announced" cross play with a now deleted tweet that was quickly replaced with another picture that doesn't show PS4 at all. Sorry guys, but cross play between Xbox and Playstation isn't happening.

[AngelicIceDiamond]

Seems like MS is sorta forcing it on Sony's platform and not waiting around.

EDIT: True, Maybe Sony's starting small and wants to use Minecraft as an experimental.

[MasterCornholio]

They really can't force Sony.

[Red_Renegade]

they don't have the power and influence to force anything.

[JeremyJames]

now do rocket league

[B1uBurneR]

Wait wait wait, now Sony knows in a year MS will have the most Powerful console on the block, It is strategic move for them to start playing nice with the big boys now and of course they can't come straight out and make this for every game, they have to save face so it is best for them to trickle these cross play games out. 3 years When 3rd party games starts outshining or outselling (not sure of this) on The real Teraflop Box I have a feeling gamers will cry more for cross play with the checkboard and chest systems.

[Horseygamer]

its time this happened with all games

[feedthereaper]

There is a very good reason cross-play between PS4 and XB1 has not happened before and it comes down to one console owner looking crap against another. If XB1 connects every time, smooth to run, etc but PS4 has issues, glitches and gamers are getting spanked by the opposing console gamers, it is a public relations mess for the company with the faults, especially with media sites like this.

Minecraft is different. Minecraft is a massive, console selling franchise and it is owned by Microsoft. Sony want to make sure they have Minecraft and its core base, and kept up to date on their console rather than several updates behind in the future, and they also know that its not some high-tech FPS shooter that requires the absolute best lag times, etc. So its a safe gamble to experiment opening up cross-play with Microsoft. Microsoft will offer support to make sure that the two platforms work well together in case there are glitches as they have games to sell on both platforms, and gamers on both platforms will get a better experience.

But you start talking about Overwatch or FIFA 17 or COD cross-play and the shutters come down because neither side is going to spend huge resources or support helping their competitor to make the two systems run together. If there are problems on one side the other side will claim a tech advantage, the gamers on the losing side will cry conspiracy foul and console sales could be negatively effected (particularly if its a case of several games having issues on one platform more than the other), and finally people are going to turn on the developer for not fixing issues quickly enough, which will, in the beginning, be a low priority to the developer to start with.

[Liqu1d]

Utter nonsense.

[ZeroX9876]

This is the best news I've heard in a long time. No drawbacks for me, just more friends to play with. :D

[PiperMCFierceson]

Very nice. Mobile is really gaining traction now.

[icerob]

why would i go back to playing Minecraft just because there are players playing the same game on a different machine? There were already loads of people playing. Why not make Minecraft 2.0? p.s. Minecraft Story sucked and i turned it off after 60 seconds.. total waste of money.

[xDealtwithIt]

Sony must have felt that pressure gamers were giving them after pretending to be all for cross play with the 360 last gen. MS definitely called their bluff and now I'm hoping to see more games and gamers unite because of it. Good job gamers, we have to let our voices be heard.

[Goldby]

bud. just a heads up, Sony has had cross platform play since 2002 with Final Fantasy 11 for ps2. Xbox had shadow run in 2007. Ps3 was all fine with cross platform as well as ps4 (rocket league and DCUO says hello) just becuase MS says they are ready and qwaiting for Sony doesn't mean sony is giving in to the pressure, they are taking their time makign sure everything will be good for both parties.

shit dont happen over night. takes time

[yeahokwhatever]

why would someone play minecraft on console? even really bad PCs can play minecraft just fine.

[Goldby]

cuz some people may not have pcs, or want to play with their friends. or have a big tv and no pc to hook up to it. or maybe like a million other reasons.

[yeahokwhatever]

it just seems like a really weird game to console game with. I primarily play games on my PS4..but minecraft?

[ccgr]

Why did they delete the tweet?

[rlow1]

Yes both companies have balked at cross play at one time or another. The big difference here is that MS is putting their product where their mouth is. I don't recall Sony having any real product ready to go when they were the ones calling out MS. Real product speaks, not lip service. Way to go MS.

[Goldby]

go back in time to 2002 and see that Final Fantasy 11 was cross platform between sony and pc.

MS has said alot of stuff over the years. just because they say they are ready don't mean sony is saying no. they just aren't ready with the set up Ms has in place.

We don't know the details so this is all theory but im guessing it has something to do with Active live accounts. and that most liekly ms wants ps4 users using xbl for the cross platform play (probably saying it will be more stable or soemthing) and that would make MS look very good if all of a sudden every ps gamer needed a live account to play with their friends.

On top of that, it isn't that smart when sony is ahead 2:1 in sales. if i buy rocket league on ps4, a friend currently has a choice of either buying a ps4 and rocket league or buyign it via steam. if cross platform with Ms comes in, all of a sudden someone who really likes Halo but also wants to play multiplatform games with his ps friends doesn't need to buy a ps. thats bad business for both sides. if someone is a huge ps fan but bought an xbox cuz his friends made the jump, he can go back to ps and still play with his xbox friends, bad business move for ms