Updated 18/05/2018: If getting cross platform play wasn’t enough for Switch players, then you can also expect to start playing the Update Aquatic at the same time. Minecraft’s brand-new update will make ocean exploration a ton more fun as it introduces brand new underwater biomes with ravines, caves, shipwrecks, ruins and more to find. You will also be able to enjoy a selection of new fish including cod, tropical fish and dolphins! If you play Minecraft on Xbox One or PC then this update will be available now but Switch players won’t have to wait long as this update with launch alongside the Bedrock Update on 21st June. Just know, the Update Aquatic will only be playable once you have download the Bedrock Update. Are you excited to try out some new stuff in Minecraft?
Minecraft has been a behemoth within the video games industry for quite some time. There are still plenty of gamers out there still playing the game despite launching almost 7 years ago. Now, Mojang are releasing a new update for Switch owners, which first and foremost, will enable cross-platform multiplayer with all supported platforms excluding PS4, of course! It will also give Switch players access to multiplayer servers and Realms along with a host of performance improvements! As a Switch player myself, this has been a long time coming and I, for one, am looking forward to trying out this new update when it launches on 21st June.
The Bedrock Update
The main purpose of the Bedrock Update is to allow players to play Minecraft using cross platform. This is a smart strategy for the game as it brings together all of the Minecraft communities to build and share lots of cool stuff! But let’s remember that Microsoft owns the IP and as part of this update, there are certain Xbox related features coming with it. For example, players will be able to unlock Xbox achievements if they are playing cross-platform. This is due to the fact that you will need an Xbox account to play cross-platform. This is no trouble for Xbox players like myself but does propose a slight barrier for entry for anyone who doesn’t play games on Xbox.
Once players have installed the Bedrock Update on Switch, they will have access to the Minecraft Marketplace store. The cross platform benefits are not unique to the multiplayer as your DLC purchases from other platforms will also be able to be redeemed across platforms, providing the DLC is available on the platform you are using.
This update sounds great for Switch owner who currently play on Switch but one word of warning for this new update; the Bedrock Update is largely based on the Pocket Edition of Minecraft. This may feel less like an update for some hardened fans of Minecraft but this is a small consideration when you take into account the cross-platform benefits.
This update will become available for players that own the digital version of Minecraft on Nintendo Switch and on top of that, there will be a Switch retail release for this new version of Minecraft launching at the same time on 21st June. If you are a fan of Minecraft then now is the right time to jump back in and enjoy the experience with all of your friends across multiple platforms!
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