Better Together (eventually)
It’s taken some time, but the PS4 port of globally-popular build-’em-upMinecraftwill be updated to the “Bedrock Edition” tomorrow, finally allowing the same cross-play features that the Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and mobile editions have been enjoying for almost two years.
When PlayStation first rolled out its own cross-play capabilities, the brand drew ire from fansfor not teaming up with its contemporarieson games such asMinecraftandFortnite,coincidentally two of the biggest games in the world.Although Sony would eventually relent and allow cross-play forFortnite,(along with other major releases such asRocket LeagueandCall of Duty: Modern Warfare), PS4 owners would remain locked out of the globalMinecraftparty.
Once the free update goes live, PS4Minecraftplayers will be able to play, build and interact with users on PC, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and mobile, further widening the community and no doubt increasing the game’s global reputation.It should be noted that,speaking with Eurogamer,Microsoft confirmed that PS4 playerswillrequire a Microsoft or Xbox login to use the crossplay feature.
Finally, PlayStation gets cross-platform Minecraft tomorrow[Eurogamer]
