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Minecraft: Bedrock Edition crossplay

Build a world together across PC and consoles. The edition matters: Bedrock players share a multiplayer ecosystem; Java is separate.

PCPS5Xbox SeriesSwitchPS4Xbox One
Source checkedLast checked: 30 Eyl 2026
Minecraft: Bedrock Edition — cover art

QUICK ANSWER

Is Minecraft: Bedrock Edition crossplay?

Yes. Minecraft: Bedrock Edition is available on PC, PS5, Xbox Series, Switch, PS4, Xbox One. Crossplay is documented for 15 of 15 platform pairs.

Platform compatibility matrix
PCPS5Xbox SeriesSwitchPS4Xbox One
PCSupported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditions
PS5Supported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditions
Xbox SeriesSupported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditions
SwitchSupported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditions
PS4Supported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditions
Xbox OneSupported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditionsSupported with conditions

Check marks mean verified support; “!” means conditions apply; “?” means not verified yet, which never means unsupported.

CROSSPLAY

Who can you play with?

These combinations have official supporting evidence. Read the conditions before starting a session.

PCPS5 Check conditions

All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1
PCXbox Series Check conditions

All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1
PCSwitch Check conditions

All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1
PCPS4 Check conditions

All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1
PCXbox One Check conditions

All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1
PS5Xbox Series Check conditions

All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1
PS5Switch Check conditions

All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1
PS5PS4 Check conditions

All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1
PS5Xbox One Check conditions

All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1
Xbox SeriesSwitch Check conditions

All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1
Xbox SeriesPS4 Check conditions

All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1
Xbox SeriesXbox One Check conditions

All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1
SwitchPS4 Check conditions

All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1
SwitchXbox One Check conditions

All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1
PS4Xbox One Check conditions

All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1

Beyond crossplay

Controller support

Supported

Bedrock has native controller support.

Applies to: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
30 Eyl 2026Evidence 1
Additional features — research pending (9)

Cross-save

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Cross-progression

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Split-screen

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Couch co-op

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Steam Deck

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

GeForce NOW

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Cloud gaming

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Dedicated server

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Player count

Not verified yet

No reviewed evidence for this field yet.

Frequently asked questions

Is Minecraft: Bedrock Edition crossplay?

Yes. Crossplay is documented for 15 of 15 platform pairs, for example PC ↔ PS5, PC ↔ Xbox Series, PC ↔ Switch, PC ↔ PS4, PC ↔ Xbox One, PS5 ↔ Xbox Series, PS5 ↔ Switch, PS5 ↔ PS4.

Does Minecraft: Bedrock Edition crossplay work between PC and PS5?

Yes, with conditions. Minecraft: Bedrock Edition crossplay between PC and PS5 can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

Does Minecraft: Bedrock Edition crossplay work between PC and Xbox Series?

Yes, with conditions. Minecraft: Bedrock Edition crossplay between PC and Xbox Series can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

Does Minecraft: Bedrock Edition crossplay work between PS5 and Xbox Series?

Yes, with conditions. Minecraft: Bedrock Edition crossplay between PS5 and Xbox Series can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

Does Minecraft: Bedrock Edition crossplay work between PC and Switch?

Yes, with conditions. Minecraft: Bedrock Edition crossplay between PC and Switch can depend on an account link, an edition or a game mode. All players must use Bedrock Edition. PC means Minecraft for Windows, not Java Edition.

What about Controller support in Minecraft: Bedrock Edition?

Supported. Bedrock has native controller support.

Sources & verification

The check date records when a source was reviewed. It is not an in-game test or a guarantee of uninterrupted service.

Mojang · 30 Eyl 2026

Java & Bedrock Edition — compatibility FAQ

Bedrock supports crossplay on Windows and listed consoles. Java is separate. Bedrock supports controllers.