Home » News » Minecraft Bedrock update brings cross-play, Achievements to Switch
minecraft switch
News

Minecraft Bedrock update brings cross-play, Achievements to Switch

The Minecraft Bedrock update is now available on Nintendo Switch, offering its players cross-platform play between Switch, Xbox One, PC and mobile. Moreover, players on Switch can now earn Xbox Achievements through gameplay.

The update will be provided free to those who already own Minecraft on Switch. If you don’t own the game, you can grab the title for $30 USD.

Cross-platform support is through a user’s Microsoft Account, one “that allows Minecraft players on Switch to play with others on non-Nintendo devices like iOS, Android, Xbox One and Windows 10 via cross-play, Realms or Servers,” an FAQ reads.

“Having a Microsoft Account also enables the portability of your MINECOINS and marketplace purchases to other devices and platforms.”

Minecraft is available on Windows PC, Xbox One, PS4, Switch and mobile devices. Cross-platform play is not supported on PS4.


This article may contain affiliate links, meaning we could earn a small commission if you click-through and make a purchase. Stevivor is an independent outlet and our journalism is in no way influenced by any advertiser or commercial initiative.

About the author

Steve Wright

Steve's the owner and Editor-in-Chief of Stevivor.com, the country’s leading independent video games outlet. Steve arrived in Australia back in 2001 on what was meant to be a three-month working holiday before deciding to emigrate and, eventually, becoming a citizen.

Stevivor is a combination of ‘Steve’ and ‘Survivor’, which made more sense back in 2001 when Jeff Probst was up in Queensland. The site started as Steve’s travel blog before transitioning over into video games.

Aside from video games, Steve has interests in hockey and Star Trek, playing the former and helping to cover video games about the latter on TrekMovie.com. By day, Steve works as the communications manager of the peak body representing Victorians as they age.