Minecraft

How it plays

• Groups set their own goalsOne builds, one explores caves, one farms, and nobody has to keep up.

• Consoles run up to four players split-screen on one copy, and Bedrock worlds connect Windows, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch players.

• Console online play needs the platform's paid subscription, and Java Edition is a separate purchase that cannot join these worlds.

• Build & create
• Chill
• Action
• Survival
• Easy to chat while playing
• Newcomer friendly
• Good with kids

Every way to play together

• • PC

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  Same screen

  No

  Same room, own screens

  8players, full story together

  Online

  8players, full story together

  A friend-hosted world takes 8 players; a paid Realm takes 10 friends plus the owner.

• • PS5
  • Xbox
  • Switch

  PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch

  Same screen

  4players, split-screen, full story togetherEditor (how we check facts)

  Split-screen is console only; Windows has none.

  Same room, own screens

  8players, full story togetherCheck (how we check facts)

  Online

  8players, full story togetherCheck (how we check facts)

  A friend-hosted world takes 8 players; a paid Realm takes 10 friends plus the owner.

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Quick facts

Developer

Mojang Studios

Released

2011

Platforms

PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch

In these lists

• One of 290 co-op games on PS5
• One of 115 couch co-op games on PS5
• One of 262 split-screen games
• One of 123 local multiplayer games on Switch
• One of 391 4-player couch co-op games
• One of 158 crossplay co-op games

Can you play Minecraft split-screen?

Yes. Split-screen co-op for up to 4 on PS5, Xbox and Switch. Not on PC.

One of 262 split-screen games

How many players can play Minecraft together?

Split-screen co-op for up to 4 on PS5, Xbox and Switch. Local co-op on separate screens for up to 8 on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch. Online co-op for up to 8 on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch.

Is Minecraft crossplay?

Yes. Crossplay between PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch. Bedrock Edition only, with a free Microsoft account. Java Edition on PC does not join Bedrock worlds.

One of 147 PC and PS5 crossplay games

Do you need two copies of Minecraft?

On one screen, one copy is enough. Each player online needs their own copy.

Can you play the Minecraft story together?

Yes: the main campaign is playable together on a local network, online and on one screen.

What platforms is Minecraft on?

PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch.

One of 290 co-op games on PS5

Is Minecraft free?

No, it's a paid game. It's included with Game Pass on Xbox.

Is Minecraft on Game Pass?

Yes: included with Game Pass on Xbox.

One of 105 Xbox Game Pass multiplayer games