Mojang has opened pre-orders for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2 ahead of the game's scheduled release on October 27, 2026.
The announcement clarifies the digital upgrade path for existing Switch owners and outlines retail availability for the new platform.
Minecraft on Switch 2 will include Mojang's Vibrant Visuals graphics upgrade and the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack across all versions.
Pre-order details and digital upgrade
Mojang confirmed that players who already own a digital copy of Minecraft on the original Nintendo Switch can claim the Nintendo Switch 2 digital Standard Edition at no extra cost, provided they pre-order by the end of January 2027.
This offer applies in most territories but explicitly excludes Japan and Taiwan.
The studio also said that digital owners will have the option to upgrade to Deluxe or Ultimate Collections at discounted prices during the same limited-time window, and these upgrade purchases are only available through the Nintendo eShop.
Rewritten statement
Mojang summarized the policy by noting that digital owners of Minecraft on Nintendo Switch will be able to pre-order the Standard Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 for free until the end of January 2027 in most regions, with Japan and Taiwan excluded, and that discounted upgrades to Deluxe and Ultimate editions will be available via the Nintendo eShop for a limited time.
Pricing and retail availability
For players who are not eligible for the free digital upgrade, Minecraft on Switch 2 is listed at $29.99 USD.
The title will also be sold in retail channels as a Game-Key Card release.
Mojang has not announced an upgrade path for existing physical cartridge or boxed owners; any future changes to that policy would be communicated by the developer.
Technical and content notes
The Switch 2 edition supports the Vibrant Visuals upgrade, which delivers enhanced lighting and shadow effects to improve the game's visual fidelity on Nintendo's next-generation hardware.
All Switch 2 releases include the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack.
Mojang's rollout follows Minecraft's long platform history on Nintendo hardware and is positioned to take advantage of the Switch 2's upgraded capabilities.
This information reflects Mojang's published pre-order and upgrade details for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2 as provided ahead of the October 27, 2026 launch.
The announcement clarifies the digital upgrade path for existing Switch owners and outlines retail availability for the new platform.
Minecraft on Switch 2 will include Mojang's Vibrant Visuals graphics upgrade and the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack across all versions.
Pre-order details and digital upgrade
Mojang confirmed that players who already own a digital copy of Minecraft on the original Nintendo Switch can claim the Nintendo Switch 2 digital Standard Edition at no extra cost, provided they pre-order by the end of January 2027.
This offer applies in most territories but explicitly excludes Japan and Taiwan.
The studio also said that digital owners will have the option to upgrade to Deluxe or Ultimate Collections at discounted prices during the same limited-time window, and these upgrade purchases are only available through the Nintendo eShop.
Rewritten statement
Mojang summarized the policy by noting that digital owners of Minecraft on Nintendo Switch will be able to pre-order the Standard Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 for free until the end of January 2027 in most regions, with Japan and Taiwan excluded, and that discounted upgrades to Deluxe and Ultimate editions will be available via the Nintendo eShop for a limited time.
Pricing and retail availability
For players who are not eligible for the free digital upgrade, Minecraft on Switch 2 is listed at $29.99 USD.
The title will also be sold in retail channels as a Game-Key Card release.
Mojang has not announced an upgrade path for existing physical cartridge or boxed owners; any future changes to that policy would be communicated by the developer.
Technical and content notes
The Switch 2 edition supports the Vibrant Visuals upgrade, which delivers enhanced lighting and shadow effects to improve the game's visual fidelity on Nintendo's next-generation hardware.
All Switch 2 releases include the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack.
Mojang's rollout follows Minecraft's long platform history on Nintendo hardware and is positioned to take advantage of the Switch 2's upgraded capabilities.
This information reflects Mojang's published pre-order and upgrade details for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2 as provided ahead of the October 27, 2026 launch.
