'Minecraft' For Nintendo Switch Can Play With Xbox, PC, Mobile Players Soon

One of the world's most popular video games is getting a major update on one of the hottest game consoles on the market. More than a year after its release, the Nintendo Switch version of "Minecraft" will soon allow players to build blocky worlds with their friends across the Xbox, PC, mobile and VR platforms. Developer Mojang announced Thursday that the Switch version of "Minecraft" will get the Bedrock update on June 21. It will fold in the Better Together update that added cross-platform play to other consoles last year, as well as exclusive "Super Mario"-themed content that originally appeared in the Wii U version of "Minecraft." Minecraft Bedrock edition hits Nintendo Switch on June 21st!