{"id":25738,"date":"2026-10-26T13:40:58","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T13:40:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/?p=25738"},"modified":"2026-10-26T13:41:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T13:41:00","slug":"minecraft-nintendo-switch-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/igamemag.com\/en-gb\/minecraft-nintendo-switch-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 Is Out 27 October: Free Upgrade, Price and Vibrant Visuals"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Minecraft Switch 2<\/strong> arrives on Tuesday, 27 October 2026<\/strong>. The native Nintendo Switch 2 version adds Vibrant Visuals, Minecraft’s biggest graphics upgrade, as the default look, and if you own Minecraft digitally on the original Switch, you can get the Standard Edition free until the end of January 2027<\/strong> in most countries.<\/p>\n

Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 at a glance<\/h2>\n\n
Release date<\/strong><\/td>27 October 2026<\/td><\/tr>\n
Price<\/strong><\/td>Standard \u00a329.99 \/ $29.99; Deluxe Collection $39.99; Ultimate Collection $49.99<\/td><\/tr>\n
Free upgrade<\/strong><\/td>For digital owners of Minecraft on Switch, until the end of January 2027 (Japan 100 JPY, Taiwan 30 NTD)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Graphics<\/strong><\/td>Vibrant Visuals on by default (not in split-screen)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Players<\/strong><\/td>1\u20134 on one console, 2\u20138 local wireless or online<\/td><\/tr>\n
Online<\/strong><\/td>Online play and cloud saves need Nintendo Switch Online<\/td><\/tr>\n
Download size<\/strong><\/td>1.5 GB (Nintendo UK store)<\/td><\/tr>\n
Rating<\/strong><\/td>ESRB: Fantasy Violence<\/td><\/tr>\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n

When does Minecraft come out on Switch 2?<\/h2>\n

Mojang and Nintendo both give 27 October 2026<\/strong>. Nintendo’s Australian store lists the digital version a day later, on 28 October, because of the time difference, so in the UK and US expect it on the 27th. Pre-orders opened on 7 October.<\/p>\n

Is the Minecraft Switch 2 upgrade free?<\/h2>\n

Yes, for digital owners. If you bought Minecraft digitally on the original Nintendo Switch, you can claim the digital Standard Edition for Switch 2 free<\/strong> in most territories until the end of January 2027. The only exceptions are Japan (100 JPY) and Taiwan (30 NTD). You can also upgrade to the Deluxe or Ultimate Collection for a discounted price.<\/p>\n

Nintendo and Mojang haven’t announced a free upgrade for physical Switch cartridge owners.<\/p>\n

How much is Minecraft on Switch 2?<\/h2>\n