Overview
- Minecraft will release on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27, 2026, arriving as a native build optimized for the new console.
- The Switch 2 edition sets Vibrant Visuals as the default look, adding enhanced lighting, volumetric fog, improved water reflections, directional lighting, and more detailed shadows to modernize the game’s appearance.
- Vibrant Visuals will be unavailable in some situations, including split-screen play and certain Marketplace Worlds and content, because those modes or assets are not compatible with the new graphical effects.
- Mojang confirmed a digital upgrade path for players who already own Minecraft on the original Switch but has not yet released specific terms or timing for discounts or subscription eligibility.
- Nintendo-only content will remain tied to the platform: the Super Mario Mash‑Up pack will be updated for Switch 2 with Mario-themed worlds, music and skins, and Mojang continues to ship regular updates and larger franchise projects alongside this platform release.