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Published onJuly 31, 2017

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Today, the Mojang announced the big release ofMinecraft Better Together Update into public beta. For those tuning in, the Better Together Update introduces cross-platform play for all Bedrock Editions including console, pocket editions, and Windows 10 PC. Pretty much everything except PlayStation versions basically. The beta is open to everyone that owns digital copies of Minecraft on Windows 10 PC, Xbox One, and Android. Here’s how you can join in the fun:

Xbox One / Windows 10

You will need to ownthe digital versionof the game. For the beta, disc owners are not supported – sorry!Joining the Minecraft Beta on Windows 10 or Xbox One:

1.Go to the Store app on Xbox One or a Windows 10 PC.2.Search for the Xbox Insider Hub app.3.Download and install Xbox Insider Hub.4.Launch the Xbox Insider Hub.5.Navigate to Insider content > Minecraft Beta.6.Select Join.7.Have fun and find bugs!

Android

JOIN– Click thisJoin Betalink and click the “Become a Tester” button as shown below, then wait for an update in the Google Play Store. If you don’t see the page below, double check you are using the account that owns your copy of Minecraft: Pocket Edition. Remember toback up your worldsbefore you start beta testing.

LEAVE– Click thisLeave Betalink and click “Leave the program” as shown below. Then uninstall your copy of the game from the Google Play Store. Don’t worry, your worlds will not be deleted and you don’t have to buy the game again.Then wait for the Google Play Store to show the old version and reinstall the game. Remember torestore any worldsyou opened while beta testing because those worlds won’t be compatible with the old version.

Windows 10 and Android Better Together betas are already rolling out this morning but according to Mojang, Xbox One is ‘coming soon’. How soon has yet to be determined. As for other platforms, there is no news for beta or release date to report just yet. Until then, you can keep upwithnews aboutMinecraft and it’s upcoming cross-play featureshere at OnMSFT.

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With KB5043178 to Release Preview Channel, Microsoft advises Windows 11 users to plug in when the battery is low#

Copilot in Outlook will generate personalized themes for you to customize the app#

Microsoft will raise the price of its 365 Suite to include AI capabilities#

Death Stranding Director’s Cut is now Xbox X|S at a huge discount#

Outlook will let users create custom account icons so they can tell their accounts apart easier#

Want in on the Minecraft cross-platform beta via Windows 10/Xbox One? Here’s how#

Xbox One / Windows 10#

Android#