Minecraft on Switch will have you logging in with Xbox Live when cross-play update drops

[Barkley]

Zkuq said:

Barkley said:
I assume you won't need Xbox Live Gold on other platforms though right?

XBL subscriptions are Only on Xbox. OK, that's just speculation. However... You don't need one on PC either, so it would be strange if it was required on other platforms. Also, it would be even stranger if Nintendo allowed this on top of their own subscription.

They'd have to make it free on Xbox One also though.

It would be horrible if you could play minecraft on xbox live for free on Nintendo Switch, but if you own an Xbox One you need gold.