With Minecraft switch version 1.20.41 local multiplayer will not work

Both switches have the newest update but we can not connect the switches through local play. Why?

Both switches have the newest update but we can not connect the switches through local play. Why?

Both switches have the newest update but we can not connect the switches through local play. Why?

Hi there Jennifermcdermott, my name is Gerardo, and I'm an Xbox player. I'll be happy to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have.

In this situation, you should directly contact the game developers (Mojang) as they are responsible for managing and ensuring the proper functioning of the Minecraft version for Nintendo Switch.

You can reach out to them through the following link:

https://help.minecraft.net/hc/requests/new

Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

I appreciate your understanding and I wish you good luck!

Kind regards,
Gerardo.

Got the same problem...

spent around 2h trying to get it to work today on 2 different nintendo switch, just does not work, something buggered with the Nintendo Switch Minecraft version.. for reference this is what I have tried today:

1. Running the minecraft bedrock server version 1.14.1 on ubuntu in a local network.

2. connected successfully from Android, PS4, Win10

3. Tried from 2 different switches connecting to the same access point as android and PS4. Tried both with the same MS account as was used on the PS4 as well as a separate one. tried both switching the whole "local network vs online" switching several times
in different ways.

very disappointed that I could not get it to work as the purpose was to have a kids birthday part with 7 boys playing together in one world locally.. I already bought Minecraft 4 times on different platforms.. and the promised "will work everywhere" appear
to be greatly exaggerated

yes they can if you have a legit Microsoft hdd attached or inserted, but only local multiplayer and campaign as the servers have now been switched off for those versions.

Do you have a Nintendo Switch Online subscription?

Nintendo Switch Online subscription will be required for multiplayer. A free Microsoft account is recommended for players to get the most out of this version of Minecraft.