[MC News] Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 release date

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Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 release date

Sound the trumpets: Minecraft arrives on Nintendo Switch™ 2 on October 27, bringing the game to life with stunning Vibrant Visuals, including enhanced lighting, shadows, and improved visuals across supported Marketplace content. Fans can also revisit the updated Super Mario™ Mash-Up Pack, exclusive to Nintendo platforms, featuring iconic locations, music, and character skins inspired by the Mushroom Kingdom. Better yet, existing Nintendo Switch™ players can carry over their worlds, making it easier than ever to jump back into their Minecraft adventures. A digital upgrade path is coming too, with more details to follow.

StaffAugust 5, 2026en-us / US

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Imagine a town crier (me), rolling into a blocky village square with an equally blocky trumpet to announce some joyful news. Queue the fanfare: Minecraft is coming for Nintendo Switch™ 2 on October 27th! Can I get a very enthusiastic Hmmm??

Let me unfurl this metaphorical scroll a little to remind you why we’re all so excited. First, the Nintendo Switch™ 2 renders the world of Minecraft to lush life with Vibrant Visuals* – set as the default visual experience. This means enhanced lighting, shadow effects and more – and you can even enjoy Vibrant Visuals* enabled content across all the supported content in Minecraft Marketplace.

The much-loved Super Mario™ Mash-Up pack is also getting an update, to get the most out of those Vibrant Visuals* graphics. As a reminder, the Super Mario™ Mash-Up pack is exclusive to the Nintendo versions of Minecraft, bringing with it a custom Mario-themed world, music, and unique skins. Explore iconic locations like Peach’s castle and Delfino Plaza within Minecraft. Worlds collide!

For those of you who already own Minecraft on Nintendo Switch™, a digital upgrade path will be available for Nintendo Switch players. More details to follow.

Double dash, don’t run, and mark your calendars for October 27th!

*Vibrant Visuals not available in some gameplay, including split-screen and when using certain Marketplace Worlds and content.

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