Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Gaming
  3. News

Greatness is here: Minecraft on PS4 finally gets full crossplay support

By
Minecraft is Better Together – Bedrock Version on PlayStation 4

In 2018, Mojang and Microsoft introduced a new version of Minecraft called the “Bedrock Edition,” which unified almost all platforms and allowed players to play with their friends across PC, Xbox, mobile, and Nintendo Switch. One system left out of the fun at the time was Sony’s PlayStation 4, but the game’s latest update will rectify this.

Recommended Videos

Coming later this week, the next Minecraft update on PS4 will turn the game into the Bedrock Edition, which is the same version used by other current-generation platforms. With the update, you’ll be able to team up with your friends playing the game on Xbox One or Nintendo Switch, for example. You won’t have to pay any extra to get the Bedrock Edition on PS4, as it will automatically be converted over when you receive the next update.

Related

Alongside the new crossplay functionality, PS4 players can also access the Minecraft Marketplace to find new skins and add-on content. If you’ve been jealous of the extra goodies your friends on other platforms have been experiencing, your wait is finally over.

Unfortunately, Minecraft might not look as gorgeous as Mojang previously thought possible. Back in August, the studio canceled a “Super Duper Graphics Update” because of technical issues, after having announced it two years earlier. With any luck, those new bells and whistles will be possible on next-generation systems.

You will still not be able to play Minecraft with PC players who happen to be running the Java Edition of the game. That version is slightly different in its features and is crossplay compatible only with MacOS, Linux, and Windows.

With Minecraft joining in on the crossplay fun, the list of games with crossplay support across consoles and PC continues to grow. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare might be the biggest title to support the feature this holiday season, with console and PC players able to enjoy competitive multiplayer together. They are also able to turn the feature off if they choose, however, in order to lessen any competitive advantage PC players may have. In our experience, we have seen very few games where controllers and mouse-and-keyboard setups are both used, so the crossplay support hasn’t come at the cost of fairness.

Editors' Recommendations

Topics
Gabe Gurwin
Gabe Gurwin
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Gabe Gurwin has been playing games since 1997, beginning with the N64 and the Super Nintendo. He began his journalism career…
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is unintentionally delightful
lord of the rings gollum art

One does not simply walk into Mordor; instead, one might opt to climb up a wall of vines or jump from platform to platform. That’s the crux of what The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is all about.

The game positions the player as the classic Lord of the Rings villain, shining light on his previously unexplored backstory, which includes his capture and subsequent escape from the clutches of evil. It’s a novel concept that I wasn’t exactly sure would work before trying it out for myself. Given all that, I knew I needed to play The Lord of the Rings: Gollum at PAX East, and after going hands-on with it, I came away with mixed thoughts that lean positive, with more than a few caveats.

Read more
Where to get the Red9 in Resident Evil 4
Leon S. Kennedy shoots villagers in the Resident Evil 4 remake.

Anyone who played the original Resident Evil 4 back in the day knows that the unique Red9 handgun was one of the most powerful weapons you could get your hands on, and that hasn't really changed in Capcom's new remake. Though the red dot sight is no longer standard as it once was, the Red9 still hits nearly as hard as it did back then, so it's a worthy addition to your arsenal on any difficulty level. If you're looking to score this fan-favorite gun, you have two methods to do so, and we'll fill you in on the details here.
Where to Get the Red9
The Red9 can first be obtained near the beginning of Chapter 4. After a short trek, you'll gain access to another boat, which you can then use to navigate the lake and its surrounding waterways. When you're ready to get the Red9, set out toward the center of the lake to find a decrepit ship.

When you arrive at the decrepit ship, hop dock on the side and board it. There's a chest directly in front of you after you board, but it's not the one you're looking for. Grab what's inside and then walk out and veer to the left. The chest here contains the Red9.

Read more
How to get the TMP in Resident Evil 4
Leon Kennedy walking in the Resident Evil 4 remake.

Resident Evil 4 has a handful of really great guns to pick from as you slay hundreds of baddies throughout its spooky Spanish village, and in most cases, you'll need to push through a lot of chapters to get to some of the best ones the game has to offer. But in the case of the TMP – Resident Evil 4's small and deadly SMG – you'll actually be able to get it relatively early in the adventure. While it may not be the best weapon in the game, it's a nice option to have on you for filling larger enemies with bullets. We'll tell you where you can get your hands on it below.
Where to buy the TMP and why you should
The TMP is available beginning in Chapter 3 of the campaign. Simply speak to the merchant once you come across him, and he'll have the TMP for sale. If you need some extra money to pick it up, sell a few treasures or slay some enemies.

The real question is whether or not the TMP is worth the investment, and the answer is a resounding "yes" for most players. Given Resident Evil 4's penchant for throwing large groups of foes at you at once, it can be very useful to have a weapon that can handle such onslaughts. The TMP is great for spraying these mobs of enemies with bullets to keep them at bay, especially given that the gun has a very large magazine, meaning that you can keep firing for quite a while without worrying about reloading.

Read more