Just like the other versions of Minecraft, all future updates will be free. That’s why it has “Beta” in the title – because it’s not quite finished, and will become even more fun over time. Just like the first release of Minecraft all those years ago, this version will develop and evolve over time with the help of your feedback. We’re calling it Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Beta.

This time, it’s for Windows 10 – Microsoft’s new swanky operating system that’s due for release on 29th July. The enhanced weather effects that are in the Windows 10 Edition Beta, including snow accumulation and directional rain, are also added, as well as the ability to sneak and sprint.We have exciting news to share! A whole new version of Minecraft is on its way. There's improved touch controls, controller support and the controller mapping screen. Meanwhile, patch 0.12.1 makes significant changes to Pocket Edition. 'Online play is something of a work in progress,' Mojang said. In short: click Play, then New, then the plus-sign-arrow in the corner, and add the name and IP address of the server you want to join. You can play with friends online, but you'll have to access your router and get stuck in with the murky world of port forwarding. Things get trickier if you're not on the same network, however. The Windows 10 Edition Beta also lets up to five friends player together over Xbox Live.

Up to five friends can play cross-platform multiplayer on a local network between Pocket Edition and Windows 10 Edition Beta.

Enable 'Local Server Multiplayer' on the options screen, and available games will show up in the Play menu. Getting cross-platform play going is pretty simple - if you're on the same network. 'This is a small step towards that goal.' 'One of our long-term goals for Minecraft is to bring our community closer, and give as many players as possible a chance to play together,' Mojang said. Patch 0.12.1 lets Windows 10 Edition Beta players play with those who play Minecraft on a phone or tablet. Mojang has released an update to Minecraft that lets Windows 10 and Pocket Edition players play together.

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