Minecraft for PlayStation 4
Base Game
Starter Collection
Minecraft on PlayStation 4 supports split-screen play for you to build with friends. You can also play cross-platform with other devices running Minecraft. Supports PlayStation VR. Available as a physical disc and digitally from the PlayStation Store.
Minecraft for PlayStation 4
Base Game
Starter Collection
Minecraft on PlayStation 4 supports split-screen play for you to build with friends. You can also play cross-platform with other devices running Minecraft. Supports PlayStation VR. Available as a physical disc and digitally from the PlayStation Store.
Choose your collection:
Base Game
$19.99
- Minecraft Essentials
Starter Collection
$29.99
- Base game
- 700 Minecoins
- 2 Skin Packs
- 1 Texture Pack
- 1 Mash-Up Pack
- 1 World
Buy
$19.99
Features
Supports eight players online, four players locally
Comes bundled with DLC packs and skins
Split-screen couch-co-op
Skin, texture, and mash-up packs from the community!
Cross-platform play for up to eight players across Windows 10 PCs, Android devices, iOS phones and tablets, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and virtual reality platforms
Supports PlayStation VR
Compare Platforms & Features
| Available for: | Desktop | Mobile | Modern console | Other devices | Legacy console | |||||||||
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| Windows Mac Linux (Java Edition) | Windows 10 (with Windows MR) | iOS | Android | Xbox One | Nintendo Switch | PlayStation 4 (with PSVR) | Fire Devices | Oculus | Xbox 360 Edition | Nintendo Wii U Edition | New 2DS & 3DS Edition | Playstation 3 | Playstation Vita Edition | |
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Cross-platform play with Windows 10, Xbox One, Mobile, Switch, and PlayStation 4
Allows you to play with friends on different devices.
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No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
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Cross-play with Java Edition: Windows, Mac, and Linux
Allows you to play with other Java edition players.
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Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
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Split screen multiplayer (online multiplayer requires subscription sold separately)
Playing split screen allows up to four players to play on the screen at the same time.
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No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
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Controller/touch support
Use a compatible game controller or touch screen.
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No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Minecraft Marketplace
Discover new ways to play Minecraft with unique maps, skins, and texture packs. Available in-game from your favorite community creators. Purchases and Minecoins roam across Windows 10, Xbox One, Mobile, and Switch. On PlayStation 4 the Minecraft Store uses Tokens. Tokens are used only on PlayStation consoles and cannot be used on other platforms. Similarly, Minecoins cannot be used on PlayStation consoles.
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No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
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Downloadable Content (DLC)
Use add-ons to customize your experience. Transform the look, and even change the behavior of mobs.
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No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Mods
Independent, user-made additions and changes to the game.
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Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
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Official featured multiplayer servers (online multiplayer requires subscription sold separately)
Public servers, partnered with Minecraft, that anyone can join, with multiplayer mini-games.
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No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
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Realms (Sold separately)
Realms are servers, run by us, just for you and your friends. Invite an infinite number of friends to join your personal Realm, and play with up to 10 at a time.
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Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
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Realms Plus (Sold separately)
Get access to 100+ marketplace packs to play locally or on your personal Realm server. Play with up to 10 players at a time who can access all of the content in your Realm—for free!
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No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
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Host your own server
Share your world with your friends and players around the globe. Host your own multiplayer game server. Join custom servers from mobile and PC.
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Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
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Join player-hosted multiplayer servers
Multiplayer games hosted on other player’s servers.
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Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
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Achievements/Trophies
Complete certain challenges to earn Achievements or Trophies. Only available in Survival mode.
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No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
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LAN or WiFi Multiplayer
Play with friends over LAN or WiFi.
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Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No |
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Parental Controls with Xbox Live or Microsoft Account
Xbox profiles and Microsoft Accounts have age-appropriate controls and settings that you can adjust to suit your family’s needs. If you’re playing the Java edition with a Mojang account, parental controls are not available. If you’re playing the Java edition with an Xbox Profile or Microsoft account associated with your Minecraft profile, parental controls are available.
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No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No |
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Ray Tracing
Advanced graphics capabilities including support for physical based rendering, realistic lighting, vibrant colors, realistic water, and more. Content available in Minecraft Marketplace. Requires a DXR capable GPU.
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No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
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Minecraft for Playstation 4 supports cross-platform multiplayer with these platforms: Windows 10, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, Gear VR, Oculus Rift, Amazon Fire and Fire TV. PlayStation Plus Membership required for online multiplayer Playstation 4.