why cant i join servers on xbox minecraft?

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Basically, why cant the Switch version of Minecraft cant see or join LAN servers? Its the same Betrock version, other platforms can so why cant Switch?

2nd question was why isn't there a Steam or Linux version of minecraft so its playable on Steam Deck?

Here is a thread that might actually help with your issue: I can't join minecraft servers on nintendo switch - Microsoft Community

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Hi NixChan,

can you please provide more information about your issue, like the games impacted, the error you get and any possible additional information that may help to provide a possible solution or the reason why
this is happening?

Hello,

Welcome to Xbox Community Forum. Thank you for sharing your concern with us today and we hope that all is well.

We understand that you are trying to connect to Minecraft server and is unable to because you are getting connection lost error message. Let us check on this together and sort this out. Rest assured, we will do anything in our capability to assist you with your concern.

To help us isolate the issue better, please provide us details to the questions below:

1. What device are you using?
   
2. When did the issue start?
   
3. Is it happening to specific server only or happening to all?
   
4. Are you connected with VPN or using third party antivirus?
   
5. Are "Join Multiplayer Games" and You can create and join clubs" under your online privacy/multiplayer settings was set to allowed?
   

Note: If your account is managed by the organizer of Xbox Family group, the organizer needs to change the settings. Refer to this link: How to Manage Parental Consent, Family Settings and Realms/Multiplayer Access for a Child Account – Home (minecraft.net)

You may also try these few things:

• Restart your device.
  
• If you're on a wired connection, try connecting with a wireless connection or vice versa.
  
• Try connecting with another network connection if possible.
  
• If you're using a VPN, try turning it off.
  
• Check to see if the server is down using downdetector.com.
  
• If you're using a firewall, try disabling it.
  

We look forward to your response. Kindly let us know, if there is any misunderstanding or clarifications of our description by sending us a reply.

Sincerely,



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Microsoft Community