Overview
- Select players are receiving a title‑screen invitation to download a closed beta of the native Nintendo Switch 2 build, though the criteria for access have not been made public.
- The Switch 2 edition includes a new Vibrant Visuals graphics mode that changes lighting and disables some block light features.
- In early beta tests the game renders up to 16 chunks with Vibrant Visuals enabled, 28 chunks when it is off, and the original Switch supports 12 chunks.
- Mojang is targeting 60 frames per second on Switch 2 and testers report stable performance with Vibrant Visuals off but occasional frame‑rate dips when the mode is enabled.
- The native Switch 2 version is scheduled to launch on October 27, 2026, and final details on beta scope, upgrade pricing for original Switch owners, and Marketplace compatibility remain unresolved as development continues.