

The latter should rectify a shortcoming I’ve found vexing for years: that you couldn’t have the sort of truly, awesomely vertical mountainous biomes you could in the Java version (you’re currently limited to 128-block high worlds in the Windows 10 and mobile versions). In the forthcoming still-free-for-owners shift, dubbed the “Ender Update,” Microsoft will add both The End (including the outer islands and End Cities with Shulker mobs), the Ender Dragon, purple building blocks, chorus plants, the Elytra glider (flying!) and, critically, 256-block world height. Not only is The End coming to the Windows 10 and mobile versions of Minecraft, but Microsoft says it’ll bring us to near feature parity between these platforms and the original Java PC one. On W10E, joinable worlds will appear in the Friends tab after pressing play.That’s big. On PE, joinable worlds will appear in the world selection screen after a few seconds. Make sure all devices have "local server multiplayer" enabled in options. Start the singleplayer world on the device that will host the world. ( at least 0.12.1)Īll players must be connected to the same Wifi

Ok, I tested it out and managed to get it working.įirstly make sure both Windows 10 and PE versions are up to date. Can I play with friends using Pocket Edition (for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone)? You’ll be able to play online with Xbox Live players in a future update. Can I play with friends using other versions/editions of Minecraft such as Xbox?

Multiplayer servers are not yet available but are planned for the future. Yes, you can share your world with up to 7 other players on your local network. No, it is based on Minecraft: Pocket Edition so it lacks many features that Minecraft: PC Version has, and includes other features exclusive to Minecraft: Pocket Edition and Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta. No, the Java-based desktop version (called PC Version or Computer Edition in the official wiki is still available for PC, Linux and Mac, and is not replaced or superseded by Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta. Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta Frequently Asked Questions What is Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta?Ī newly released version of Minecraft, ported from Minecraft: Pocket Edition to Windows 10, with some changes for the new platform including controller and mouse/keyboard support. Can I play with friends using Pocket Edition (for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone)?.Can I play with friends using other versions/editions of Minecraft such as Xbox?.Is it a replacement for the PC Version?.What is Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta?.Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta Frequently Asked Questions.
