The next major update for Minecraft is out now for Xbox One, PC, VR, and mobile. Dubbed the Better Together update, it adds a number of new features to the popular sandbox title, most notably cross-play support between the different platforms.With the new update, players on Xbox One, PC, and mobile devices are now able to play together online regardless of what platform they`re on. The update will also be released for the Nintendo Switch version to allow cross-play with Nintendo`s console, though developer Mojang says that won`t be ready until sometime this winter.While Minecraft will eventually support cross-play between most of the platforms it is available on, it doesn`t appear PS4 players will be able to join in on the fun. Sony has been reluctant to allow cross-play between PS4 and other consoles, though Mojang says it is still in discussions with the company about bringing the feature to the PS4 version.In addition to cross-play, the Better Together update gives all players access to a ton of player-made items on the Marketplace and adds stained glass, fireworks, banners, parrots, and many other new features to the game. The update also allows players to continue their progress in their Realm on a different platform, and they can now share invite links to Realms with other players.Finally, the Better Together update addresses a long list of bugs--so many that Mojang couldn`t list them all in its patch notes. The developer did, however, specify that llamas will now no longer creepily stare at you while you ride them. You can read more about the Better Together update on the Minecraft website.Minecraft Better Together Patch NotesNew FeaturesStained GlassFireworks (with Elytra boost!)ParrotsBannersArmor StandsJukebox and music discsRecipe BookBook & QuillRavinesCoarse DirtNew world start options: Starting Map; Bonus Chest; Trust PlayersNew game rules: Show Coordinates; TNT Explodes; Natural RegenerationAdded `/tickingarea` command to create areas that still u ...
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