A Microsoft or Xbox Live account might be necessary as the game is owned by the former, and published by Xbox Game Studios. However, the game is only coming to iOS and Android so there is some confusion as to whether you need an account for either to play it.
Do you need a gold membership to play Minecraft online?
To play online multiplayer for any Xbox game you need a Live Gold membership. The free accounts do not grant online game privileges. As Greg indicated, Minecraft does support splitscreen play and local Xbox profiles and the Live free memberships can participate in those as long as the “online game” option is unchecked.
Do you need a HDTV to play Minecraft on Xbox?
No. Minecraft on Xbox does require an HDTV with an HDMI cable to play split-screen multiplayer. You can play with a standard Xbox or Xbox live account. HOWEVER, I believe you might have to have a Gold account to play on online multiplayer.
Can you play Minecraft online with a free account?
The free accounts do not grant online game privileges. As Greg indicated, Minecraft does support splitscreen play and local Xbox profiles and the Live free memberships can participate in those as long as the “online game” option is unchecked.
Do you have to have Xbox Live to play Minecraft?
You won’t need to double up on subscriptions if you only want Xbox Live for Minecraft. Microsoft has confirmed to GamesBeat that no one will have to pay for an Xbox Live Gold subscription to use the cross-platform multiplayer features of Minecraft Realms. Last week, the company…
Do you need gold membership to play Minecraft on Xbox 360?
No, you do not need to be a Xbox Live Gold member to play Minecraft of the Xbox 360 or the Xbox one.You do need to be a Xbox Live Gold member to play multiplayer as in host your own world with your friends or join one of your friends worlds. For split screen you do not need a gold membership but you do need a HD TV.
Do you need Xbox Live Gold to play Minecraft on Nintendo Switch?
A: Online subscription fees are determined by the platform you play on, so an Xbox LIVE Gold subscription is not required for Nintendo Switch players but a Nintendo Switch Online subscription will be required for multiplayer when that service launches.
Do you have to be an Xbox Live Gold member to play online?
Yes, you need to be an Xbox Live Gold Member to play online. Silver (free) members cannot play online on anything. Oh, okay. Just curious. The Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything. split screens works still. split screens works still.
