{"id":77299,"date":"2025-11-20T05:04:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T05:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=77299"},"modified":"2025-11-20T05:04:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T05:04:31","slug":"can-you-play-realms-on-bedrock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-play-realms-on-bedrock\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you play realms on bedrock?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-play-realms-on-bedrock\/#Can_you_play_realms_on_bedrock\" title=\"Can you play realms on bedrock?\">Can you play realms on bedrock?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-play-realms-on-bedrock\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-play-realms-on-bedrock\/#General_Questions\" title=\"General Questions\">General Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-play-realms-on-bedrock\/#Bedrock_Edition_Questions\" title=\"Bedrock Edition Questions\">Bedrock Edition Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-play-realms-on-bedrock\/#Java_Edition_Questions\" title=\"Java Edition Questions\">Java Edition Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-play-realms-on-bedrock\/#Pricing_and_Subscription_Questions\" title=\"Pricing and Subscription Questions\">Pricing and Subscription Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/can-you-play-realms-on-bedrock\/#Technical_Questions\" title=\"Technical Questions\">Technical Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_play_realms_on_bedrock\"><\/span>Can you play realms on bedrock?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Yes, you can play <strong>Minecraft Realms<\/strong> on <strong>Bedrock Edition<\/strong>, which is available on mobile, Xbox consoles, Windows devices, VR devices, and Nintendo Switch consoles, allowing you to create and manage your own private <strong>Minecraft servers<\/strong>. To play on <strong>Realms<\/strong>, you need to subscribe to <strong>Minecraft Realms<\/strong> or <strong>Realms Plus<\/strong>, which offers a range of features, including access to a <strong>10-player server<\/strong> and a catalog of <strong>Minecraft Marketplace content<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Questions\"><\/span>General Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What is Minecraft Realms?<\/strong>: <strong>Minecraft Realms<\/strong> is a subscription-based service that allows players to create and manage their own private <strong>Minecraft servers<\/strong>, accessible from a variety of devices, including <strong>Xbox<\/strong>, <strong>Windows<\/strong>, <strong>Nintendo Switch<\/strong>, and <strong>mobile devices<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do I need a subscription to play on Realms?<\/strong>: Yes, you need to subscribe to <strong>Minecraft Realms<\/strong> or <strong>Realms Plus<\/strong> to play on <strong>Realms<\/strong>, which offers a range of features, including access to a <strong>10-player server<\/strong> and a catalog of <strong>Minecraft Marketplace content<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I play on Realms with friends?<\/strong>: Yes, you can play on <strong>Realms<\/strong> with friends, and with a <strong>Realms Plus<\/strong> subscription, you can invite up to <strong>10 players<\/strong> to join your <strong>Realm<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bedrock_Edition_Questions\"><\/span>Bedrock Edition Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Is Realms available on Bedrock Edition?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Minecraft Realms<\/strong> is available on <strong>Bedrock Edition<\/strong>, which is available on mobile, Xbox consoles, Windows devices, VR devices, and Nintendo Switch consoles.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I play on Bedrock Realms with Java players?<\/strong>: No, <strong>Minecraft Java players<\/strong> cannot join <strong>Bedrock Realms<\/strong>, as <strong>Java<\/strong> and <strong>Bedrock<\/strong> editions do not support <strong>cross-play<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do I need a Bedrock Edition subscription to play on Realms?<\/strong>: No, you do not need a <strong>Bedrock Edition<\/strong> subscription to play on <strong>Realms<\/strong>, but you do need to subscribe to <strong>Minecraft Realms<\/strong> or <strong>Realms Plus<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Java_Edition_Questions\"><\/span>Java Edition Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>Is Realms available on Java Edition?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Minecraft Realms<\/strong> is available on <strong>Java Edition<\/strong>, but it is not compatible with <strong>Bedrock Edition<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I play on Java Realms with Bedrock players?<\/strong>: No, <strong>Minecraft Bedrock players<\/strong> cannot join <strong>Java Realms<\/strong>, as <strong>Java<\/strong> and <strong>Bedrock<\/strong> editions do not support <strong>cross-play<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do I need a Java Edition subscription to play on Realms?<\/strong>: No, you do not need a <strong>Java Edition<\/strong> subscription to play on <strong>Realms<\/strong>, but you do need to subscribe to <strong>Minecraft Realms<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing_and_Subscription_Questions\"><\/span>Pricing and Subscription Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"10\">\n<li><strong>How much does a Realms subscription cost?<\/strong>: A <strong>Minecraft Realms<\/strong> subscription costs <strong>$7.99 USD<\/strong> per month, while a <strong>Realms Plus<\/strong> subscription costs <strong>$7.99 USD<\/strong> per month, with discounts available for longer subscription periods.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do my friends need to pay to play on my Realm?<\/strong>: No, your friends do not need to pay to play on your <strong>Realm<\/strong>, as they can access your <strong>Realm<\/strong> for free with a <strong>Realms Plus<\/strong> subscription.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I get a free trial of Realms Plus?<\/strong>: Yes, you can get a <strong>30-day free trial<\/strong> of <strong>Realms Plus<\/strong>, which allows you to try out the features of <strong>Realms Plus<\/strong> before committing to a subscription.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_Questions\"><\/span>Technical Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"13\">\n<li><strong>Why can&#8217;t I play on Realms?<\/strong>: If you are having trouble playing on <strong>Realms<\/strong>, check that you are not using a <strong>beta version<\/strong> of <strong>Minecraft<\/strong>, and that you have a stable internet connection.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How do I join a Bedrock Realm?<\/strong>: To join a <strong>Bedrock Realm<\/strong>, launch the game, click on the <strong>envelope button<\/strong>, and accept the <strong>Realm invitation<\/strong> from the <strong>Realm owner<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can I replace my Realm world with a new one?<\/strong>: Yes, you can replace your <strong>Realm world<\/strong> with a new one by selecting the <strong>Replace World<\/strong> option in the <strong>Realm settings<\/strong>, and choosing a new <strong>world<\/strong> to load onto your <strong>Realm server<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you play realms on bedrock? 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