Minecraft Better Together Update FAQ/Guide

Hello fellow Minecrafters! To get you ready for the new Better Together Update to Minecraft, we've crafted this handy guide to answer many of the common questions you may have. If you still have questions or need a bit of help, please feel free to create
a new post here in the Minecraft Forums!





Q: Is the Better Together Update coming to all editions of Minecraft?



A: The update is available today on Xbox One, Mobile Devices (iOS and Android), VR and Windows 10 devices. The update will be coming additional platforms such as Nintendo Switch at a later date. Keep an eye on
Playable on Xbox Only, Not Purchasable, Not Usable in Multiplayer:

• Simpsons Skin Pack
• Marvel Avengers Skin Pack
• Marvel Spider-Man Skin Pack
• Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Skin Pack

Carries Over from Minecraft: Xbox One Edition, Not Purchasable due to Limited Time offer, Usable in Multiplayer:

• Minecon 2015 Skin Pack

Doesn’t Carry Over from Minecraft: Xbox One Edition to Minecraft due to licensing restrictions:

• Mass Effect Mash-Up Pack
• Doctor Who Skins Volume I
• Doctor Who Skins Volume II
• First Birthday Skin Pack
• Second Birthday Skin Pack
• Third Birthday Skin Pack
• Fourth Birthday Skin Pack
• Fifth Birthday Skin Pack

Q: Why are you adding servers to Minecraft?

A: Minecraft has always been a game about creativity, community, and innovation. Minecraft servers open up the world of Minecraft by offering players access to a ton of mini games made by the community and millions of Minecraft players who come together
to socialize and play Minecraft online.





Q: How do prospective server partners go about getting incorporated into the server browser?

A: Server owners who would like to participate in our partner program can apply at http://developer.microsoft.com/Minecraft While there is three servers at launch, we are planning on introducing more
servers into the game as time goes on.

Q: Can I still access other servers via direct IP connect on a console like Xbox One?

A: Players will still be able to access servers from beyond the servers listed in the server browser from mobile. On consoles, due to platform restrictions, server access is limited to partner servers only.



Q: How do I play mini-games from the old console edition?

A: Mini-games are only available in Minecraft: Xbox One Edition – if you want to continue playing them, you can launch Minecraft: Xbox One Edition and enjoy playing against other people on your console.

Q: What do I do if someone is harassing me? How do I report them?

A: Both servers and Xbox Live offer tools for reporting and blocking other players. You can no longer see chat messages from players you’ve blocked, and they can’t invite you to multiplayer games or join your Realm. When you report a player, depending on
the severity of the issue, customer support and enforcement teams can affect a server ban, Minecraft ban or Xbox-wide ban. Learn how to report a player on Xbox One by checking out our guide HERE

.Q: What is going to happen to the old console edition?

A: The old console edition will not be available for new purchases after the full release of Minecraft on Xbox One and Switch. Existing owners will still be able to access and play the old console version and mini games, but those versions will not receive
updates after the official release of Minecraft.





Q: Where can I learn more about the Better Together Update?

A: You can check out the official update FAQ/Guide right HERE!



We hope this FAQ/Guide was helpful in answering many of your questions, but if you still have questions or need a helping hand. Just be sure to create a new post here on the Minecraft forums. Don't forget to select Discussion or Support depending on your
issue.

Thanks for reading and Happy Mining!

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Minecraft Nintendo Switch Better together

Hi there Goldmormon32, thanks for reaching out.

The Minecraft team addressed the Minecraft Better Together Update for Nintendo Switch within the

Minecraft Better Together FAQ under "Why isn't the Better Together Update available for Nintendo Switch yet?".

 

Minecraft Download for FREE

Hello there!

There were other requirements when this new version was made available for free.

Here at the Minecraft Better Together FAQ it is stated as follows:

Q: How long will the Better Together Update be available as a free download to players who own the console version of the game?

A: Owners of the disc version of Minecraft: Xbox One Edition will have until January 30th 2018 to have played Minecraft for five or more hours in the past 12 months OR purchased a DLC Pack. There is no
cutoff for digital Minecraft: Xbox One Edition owners.

Go ahead and sort through the FAQ, we hope this helps.

Best wishes!