Minecraft will be released on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27, 2026
Mojang has officially announced the release date for the native version of Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 - the game will appear in eShop on October 27, 2026 . The version is optimized for more powerful console hardware and out of the box includes the largest graphics update in the history of the game.
Vibrant Visuals by default
The main feature of Switch version 2 is the Vibrant Visuals mode, which will become the default graphics setting. The update adds directional lighting, volumetric fog, dynamic shadows and reflections on water. The sun moves across the sky and changes the lighting of the landscape in real time, and the clouds stretch to the horizon.
Vibrant Visuals first released in June 2025 on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 and PC. On the original Switch, the mode was unavailable due to hardware limitations - Switch 2 eliminates this limitation.
Super Mario Mash-Up Pack
In honor of the launch , the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack, exclusive to Nintendo versions, will be updated. The add-on brings the world of Mario to Minecraft: Peach's castle, Delfino Square, themed textures, 15 music tracks and 40 skins for characters from the series. Now all content of the pack will work with Vibrant Visuals effects.
Owners of the digital version of Minecraft on the original Switch will receive a free upgrade to the Standard Edition on Switch 2. The Deluxe and Ultimate collections are available at a discount until January 31, 2027. The download size will be only 1.2 GB, touch screen support and transfer of worlds from the first Switch are supported.
Source: minecraft.net