Summary

Local, offline servers still require PS+, XBL or Nintendo Online subscriptions to connect

Steps to reproduce...

1. On your local network, start a BDS server with the online-mode option set to false
2. Open a Minecraft client on the same local network without an online subscription (Xbox, PS4 or Switch)
3. Connect to the server from the "Friends" tab
4. Note it takes you to the platforms store to buy an online sub

What I expected to happen...

Because a BDS server on the local network and set to offline mode does not require any connectivity to, or resources from, the platforms online services it shouldn't require a subscription. You should be able to join an offline BDS server successfully.

What actually happened...

Since the release of 1.13 you are now prompted to buy an online services subscription for the relevant platform.

Notes

• The OP mentioned the BDS server was no longer showing in the friends tab list (but was still causing a 1 to show on the tab) until an online sub was purchased. I don't know if this has changed since the original report or is platform specific but PS4 and Switch both show the server but present the store page when you try to connect.

Original Description:

My dedicated server is no longer appearing in the friends list. This happened when v 1.13 was released.

Note that when the BDS application is running, the "Friends" tab number displays as 1, but the server is not displayed in the tab itself.