Some Minecraft owners are eligible to receive a free upgrade of the game's Switch 2 edition, but others are being left behind.

Mojang's iconic sandbox game has finally released a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version, but it's oddly only free for a limited amount of time.

Minecraft is finally out on Nintendo Switch 2. The game landed on the console on October 27, 2026, and if you already own the digital Switch version, you can get the new Standard Edition for free.

Minecraft launches natively on Nintendo Switch 2 today with Vibrant Visuals on by default. Digital Switch owners get a free upgrade until Jan. 31, 2027.

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Minecraft reportedly hits Nintendo Switch 2 natively on 27 October with Vibrant Visuals and a Super Mario pack, free for digital owners until January 2027.

Minecraft will get a native Switch 2 port on October 27 with default "Vibrant Visuals"-enhanced lighting, fog, reflections, directional lighting, and richer shadows-plus the Super Mario Mash-Up ...

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Minecraft is now out on Nintendo Switch 2! And if you’ve had a chance to spy on someone playing, you’ll know the game looks especially lush on the console. That’s because Minecraft for Nintendo ...