Minecraft Dungeons II has crossplay between all five launch platforms, so a Switch player and a PS5 player can share the same party. Two things are required: everyone needs a Microsoft account linked to their platform profile, and console players need their platform’s online service. A party holds four, and you can mix players on one machine with players online.
Which platforms play together
Every combination works: Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. The Steam store page lists cross-platform multiplayer, and the official systems post describes cross-play as the standard way to team up online.
What you need
| Platform | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Steam and Xbox | Microsoft account |
| PlayStation 5 | Microsoft account plus PlayStation Plus |
| Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 | Microsoft account plus Nintendo Switch Online |
The Microsoft account requirement on non-Xbox platforms is where most people get stuck. Creating one is free, and if you play Minecraft you already have one. The official pre-order footnote states that console online multiplayer requires a platform-specific subscription, sold separately.
Linking your Microsoft account
The first launch shows a linking screen, using the standard Microsoft device flow.
- The game shows an eight character code and a web address
- Open that address on a phone or another browser
- Enter the code and sign in with your Microsoft account
- The game screen switches to linked
Three ways to join
| Method | Best for |
|---|---|
| Friend invite | The other player is already on your friends list |
| Party code | Reaching a specific person without adding them as a friend |
| Matchmaking | Playing with whoever is available |
For a friend invite, start an online game, load into the hub, open the in-game menu, go to the friends tab and invite.
Party codes are the reliable option for crossplay, because friends lists are not shared between platforms. The host gets a code, shares it, and the others enter it to join.
Matchmaking is new in this game. It drops you into a session from players who are looking for a party.
Mixing local and online
Couch co-op on one machine works, and mixed co-op lets two or more players on one machine team up with others online. Two people on one Switch plus two friends online is a valid party. Four is the cap either way.
Moving between platforms
Platform guides report that cross-progression works through cloud saves: sign in with the same Microsoft account and your character, gear and progress follow you to another platform.
Co-op problems reported since launch
Steam reviews as of September 30, 2026 raise several issues, which may be fixed by the time you read this.
- Queues appear when matchmaking, for both local and online sessions
- Joining a party means copying an invite code each time
- Quests completed in a friend’s party can stay incomplete in your own world
The third one is worth planning around: agree whose world you are progressing before you start. No patch notes have been published as of September 30, 2026.
FAQ
- Q. Can crossplay be turned off?
- A. Where the settings expose a crossplay toggle, turning it off limits you to players on your own platform.
- Q. Does the Microsoft account cost anything?
- A. No. It is free, and the one you use for Minecraft works.
- Q. Can Switch and Switch 2 players team up?
- A. Yes. Both are part of the same crossplay pool.
- Q. How many players in total?
- A. Four, whether they are all online or split between one machine and the internet.
- Q. Can I bring a solo character into co-op later?
- A. Yes. Reopen the game as an online session and your existing character joins the party.
Prices and platforms are in Minecraft Dungeons II: release date, price, platforms, and the Sift, and PC controls in Minecraft Dungeons II has no WASD movement.
日本語版: Minecraft Dungeons IIのクロスプレイのやり方
Sources, checked on 2026-09-30: Minecraft news post “New gameplay systems in Minecraft Dungeons II” (2026-08-31), the pre-order footnote on the official About Dungeons II page, the Minecraft Dungeons II Steam store page, the Nintendo store listing, platform guides covering cross-progression, and recent Steam user reviews.