Pre-order Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 today!

Minecrafters! (It’s me again, your designated town crier.) I come bearing excellent news: Pre-orders are now available for Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ 2 - launching October 27th!  

But wait (I yell after several already retreating backs)! Before you rush off, the good news doesn’t stop there. 

In addition to the digital Standard Edition, you’ll find two other digital versions available for pre-order: Deluxe Collection and Ultimate Collection. All versions include the Super Mario™ Mash-Up Pack with Vibrant Visuals*. But the Deluxe Edition jazzes it up by including three beloved add-ons: Celebration Food, Rescue Dogs, and Plenty O’Blocks; 3 exclusive Character Creator items; and 700 Minecoins**. The Ultimate Collection kicks it up another notch by including five essential add-ons: Celebration Food, Rescue Dogs, Plenty O’Blocks, as well as Decocraft and Weapons + Tools; five exclusive Character Creator items; and 1000 Minecoins**.  

Adding adorable puppies, an expanded selection of decadent treats and plenty of new blocks for your builds to boot - what a way to kick off your Minecraft adventures on Nintendo Switch 2! 

Or, if you are an analogue type, pre-order the physical Nintendo Switch™ 2 version at retail.  

Digital upgrade path 

If you already own a digital version of Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™– we’ve got you covered. Until the end of January 2027, you’ll be able to pre-order digital Minecraft Standard Edition for Nintendo Switch™ 2 for free in most territories.)*** Or you can choose to upgrade to a Deluxe Collection or Ultimate Collection for discounted fees. But don’t tarry – this is a limited time offer, and only available through Nintendo eShop.  

Phew – that’s a lot of good reasons to pre-order to get through. So go ahead - pre-order today and get ready to play!  

Disclaimers: 

*Vibrant Visuals not available in some gameplay, including split-screen and when using certain Marketplace Worlds and content. 

**Included Minecoins and any Minecoins purchased in Minecraft on a Nintendo device must be used in the Nintendo ecosystem. 

***If you already own a digital version of Minecraft for Nintendo Switch™ you  can upgrade to digital Minecraft Standard Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 for free in all territories except for Japan and Taiwan where it is 100 JPY and 30 NTD respectively.