Minecraft Switch 2 Pre-Orders Live Ahead of October 27 Launch
Mojang opens pre-orders for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2 and confirms a free digital upgrade for Switch owners until the end of January 2027.
Pre-orders for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2 are now live, Mojang has confirmed. The game launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on 27th October 2026.
Owners of the digital Nintendo Switch version can pre-order the digital Minecraft Standard Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 for free until the end of January 2027. The free upgrade path is a limited time offer.
Nintendo Life reported the pre-order details and the upgrade window.
What Switch owners need to know
The offer applies to the digital Switch version of Minecraft and covers the digital Minecraft Standard Edition on Nintendo Switch 2. The free pre-order window closes at the end of January 2027.
Minecraft arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 on 27th October 2026.
Quick answers
When does Minecraft release on Nintendo Switch 2?
Minecraft launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on 27th October 2026.
Can I get Minecraft on Switch 2 for free if I own it on Switch?
Owners of the digital Nintendo Switch version can pre-order the digital Minecraft Standard Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 for free until the end of January 2027.
Are Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders available now?
Yes, pre-orders for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2 are now live.