Minecraft is always a better time with your friends. Players who have been in the blocky world of Minecraft have always enjoyed sharing their space and good times with their pals. Whether it be to grief one another or help each other and bigger builds, playing split-screen with your friends, or your little sibling, is always a good time to be had in Minecraft. Today, we will show you how to play split-screen in Minecraft on PS4, Xbox, Switch, and PC.
Playing split screen allows up to four players to play on the same screen, at the same time. Split screen play is available only for consoles (Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo Switch).
How to play split screen on Minecraft Console
How to Split-Screen Minecraft Locally
Local split-screen refers to playing on a single console, not being mistaken with LAN (local area network) play, where several devices get used. Up to four players can join on any given device. The instructions to play Minecraft in split-screen mode vary slightly for each game console, but the instructions below will cover them all.
Here’s how to set up a ‘local’ split-screen in Minecraft:
Connect the console to the TV with an HDMI or component cable, then launch Minecraft.
Select Create New if you want to start fresh, or load a previous world from the game list.
In the Multiplayer settings, slide Multiplayer Game to the off position.
Set the difficulty and other game options to your liking.
Choose Create or Play to launch the game.
Use a different controller to activate the second player on the console, then select the correct button(s) to add them to Minecraft. For example, the PS4 uses the PS button to activate a user and the Options button (pressed twice) to add the second player to Minecraft.
Select the account for the other player (if not done already). XBOX 360 and PS3 use the Minecraft Legacy Console Edition, so you first press Start on the second controller to get in the game, then it will prompt the user to log into the console.
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Because Split screen requires a screen with an output of 720p or higher, the consoles video output needs to be configured accordingly. The video mode can be checked by going to Settings > System > Console Settings > Display – Make sure this is set to 720p or higher. If it is not, the split screen option does not work.
Because of the resolution requirement, splitscreen cannot be played through Off-TV Play on the Wii U GamePad in the Wii U Edition. However, the Nintendo Switch version of Minecraft and the old Nintendo Switch Edition do support splitscreen even without a TV, purely because its screen has a higher resolution of 720p over the Wii U Gamepads 480p screen.
How to Play Split-Screen in Minecraft on PS4, Xbox, Switch, and PC
To play split-screen on any gaming console, you will need a second controller for that second set of hands to play with. Also, your game must run on a monitor or screen that is in 720p resolution or higher.
FAQ
How do you get 2 player on Minecraft Xbox?
In the “Multiplayer” settings, slide “Multiplayer Game” to the off position. Set the difficulty and other game options to your liking. Choose “Create” or “Play” to launch the game. Use a different controller to activate the second player on the console, then select the correct button(s) to add them to Minecraft.
Is Minecraft a 2 player game?
yes.Minecraft is a multiplayer online game, where you can invite people to join your party and play together, or you can play with two controllers on the same device, and have it split screen, but not only two players, it can be up to 4 players.
Is Minecraft a multiplayer game on Xbox one?
Minecraft on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One supports split-screen play for you to build with friends. You can also play cross-platform with other devices running Minecraft. Available as a physical disc, digitally from the Microsoft Store, and with an Xbox Game Pass membership.
Can a guest play Minecraft on Xbox split-screen?
Guest accounts can only be signed in at the start of a session; they cannot join existing sessions. They can only be an Xbox Live account. The PlayStation Vita Edition is the only Console Edition that does not support splitscreen.
