Minecraft's Nintendo Switch 2 Edition Launches October 27
The native Switch 2 version costs $29.99, and digital Switch owners get it free until the end of January 2027.
Minecraft's native Nintendo Switch 2 edition will release on October 27, according to GameRant. The upgrade marks the first time the game runs natively on the console.
The Switch 2 version includes the Vibrant Visuals feature, along with access to Vibrant Visuals-enabled marketplace content. It also ships with the Super Mario Mash-Up pack, which adds 15 tracks and 40 Super Mario-inspired player skins.
The Nintendo Switch 2 edition is priced at $29.99. Owners of the digital Switch edition of Minecraft will receive the upgrade free until the end of January 2027, while players who bought a physical Switch copy must purchase the Switch 2 version at full price.
It was previously confirmed that the Switch 2 version would be a free upgrade for some users.
More Minecraft content on the way
Almost 15 years after its full release, Minecraft remains a cultural giant. Next year the game is getting a new dimension named the Sift, its first in 14 years, and Mojang is releasing a new biome, Ice Caves, in a game drop later this year.
Quick answers
When does Minecraft's Nintendo Switch 2 edition release?
It releases on October 27.
How much does the Switch 2 version of Minecraft cost?
The Nintendo Switch 2 version costs $29.99.
Is the Switch 2 upgrade free for existing Minecraft owners?
Owners of the digital Switch edition get the upgrade free until the end of January 2027. Players who bought a physical Switch copy must buy the Switch 2 version at full price.