Pre-orders are now open for Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2, which is scheduled to launch on October 27.
The new Nintendo Switch 2 release brings multiple digital editions and a defined upgrade path for existing Nintendo Switch digital owners, and it includes the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack with Vibrant Visuals across all digital SKUs.
What’s available at pre-order
- Standard Edition (digital): The base digital release of Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 is available to pre-order via the Nintendo eShop and as a physical retail SKU.
- Deluxe Collection (digital): Includes the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack with Vibrant Visuals plus three add-ons — Celebration Food, Rescue Dogs, and Plenty O'Blocks — three exclusive Character Creator items, and 700 Minecoins.
- Ultimate Collection (digital): Adds five add-ons — Celebration Food, Rescue Dogs, Plenty O'Blocks, Decocraft, and Weapons + Tools — five exclusive Character Creator items, and 1000 Minecoins, in addition to the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack.
Journalistic summary of publisher statements
The publisher confirmed that all digital editions include the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack with Vibrant Visuals, while noting that the Vibrant Visuals feature is not available in some gameplay situations, such as split-screen and certain Marketplace Worlds and content.
The company also announced that Minecoins included with these versions and any Minecoins purchased on a Nintendo device must be spent within the Nintendo ecosystem.
Digital upgrade path for current Nintendo Switch owners
The publisher outlined a limited-time digital upgrade offer for Nintendo Switch owners.
Rewritten for clarity: Nintendo Switch digital owners can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 Standard Edition digitally at no charge in most regions through the end of January 2027; exceptions apply in Japan and Taiwan, where the fee is 100 JPY and 30 NTD respectively.
Existing digital owners may also choose to upgrade to the Deluxe or Ultimate Collections for discounted fees during this promotional window.
Retail availability and final notes
Physical pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version will be available through retail outlets.
Consumers should review region-specific Nintendo eShop pages for pricing and availability decisions.
The announcement highlights Mojang Studios' continued support for Nintendo platforms and provides a clear upgrade path for current Nintendo Switch players ahead of the October 27 launch.
The new Nintendo Switch 2 release brings multiple digital editions and a defined upgrade path for existing Nintendo Switch digital owners, and it includes the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack with Vibrant Visuals across all digital SKUs.
What’s available at pre-order
- Standard Edition (digital): The base digital release of Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 is available to pre-order via the Nintendo eShop and as a physical retail SKU.
- Deluxe Collection (digital): Includes the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack with Vibrant Visuals plus three add-ons — Celebration Food, Rescue Dogs, and Plenty O'Blocks — three exclusive Character Creator items, and 700 Minecoins.
- Ultimate Collection (digital): Adds five add-ons — Celebration Food, Rescue Dogs, Plenty O'Blocks, Decocraft, and Weapons + Tools — five exclusive Character Creator items, and 1000 Minecoins, in addition to the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack.
Journalistic summary of publisher statements
The publisher confirmed that all digital editions include the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack with Vibrant Visuals, while noting that the Vibrant Visuals feature is not available in some gameplay situations, such as split-screen and certain Marketplace Worlds and content.
The company also announced that Minecoins included with these versions and any Minecoins purchased on a Nintendo device must be spent within the Nintendo ecosystem.
Digital upgrade path for current Nintendo Switch owners
The publisher outlined a limited-time digital upgrade offer for Nintendo Switch owners.
Rewritten for clarity: Nintendo Switch digital owners can pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 Standard Edition digitally at no charge in most regions through the end of January 2027; exceptions apply in Japan and Taiwan, where the fee is 100 JPY and 30 NTD respectively.
Existing digital owners may also choose to upgrade to the Deluxe or Ultimate Collections for discounted fees during this promotional window.
Retail availability and final notes
Physical pre-orders for the Nintendo Switch 2 version will be available through retail outlets.
Consumers should review region-specific Nintendo eShop pages for pricing and availability decisions.
The announcement highlights Mojang Studios' continued support for Nintendo platforms and provides a clear upgrade path for current Nintendo Switch players ahead of the October 27 launch.
