Minecraft finally has a Switch 2 release date, but there may be bad news for Switch 1 owners
Minecraft's Switch 2 release date is set, but Switch 1 owners may face an upgrade cost
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Source diversity sample: Digital Foundry · The Shortcut | Matt Swider · IGN Southeast Asia · TweakTown · HotHardware · Windows Central · Eurogamer.net.
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Minecraft will launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27. TweakTown was first to report that Switch 1 owners may need to pay to upgrade. HotHardware and Eurogamer.net confirmed the release date.
Windows Central added that Mario-themed content is also coming. The possibility of an upgrade cost for Switch 1 owners is the only uncertainty. No outlet has stated whether the upgrade will be free or paid.
The Switch 2 release date is confirmed.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 5h ago.
Coverage (7)
- Minecraft Switch 2 Edition Coming This Autumn, Featuring Vibrant Visuals Digital Foundry · 1d ago
- Nintendo Switch 2 is getting the best-selling game of all time in October The Shortcut | Matt Swider · 1d ago
- Minecraft Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 Soon With an Upgrade Path for Switch 1 Owners IGN Southeast Asia · 1d ago
- Minecraft is getting a native Switch 2 version on October 27, but Switch 1 owners may need to pay to upgrade TweakTown · 1d ago
- Minecraft Hits Switch 2 In October, Is A Diablo IV Port Next? HotHardware · 1d ago
- Minecraft's long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 upgrade has finally been announced, and Mario is getting some love, too Windows Central · 1d ago
- Minecraft finally has a Switch 2 release date, but there may be bad news for Switch 1 owners Eurogamer.net · 1d ago
Quick answers
When will Minecraft be available on the Switch 2?
October 27
Will Switch 1 owners need to pay to upgrade?
It is not yet clear whether Switch 1 owners will need to pay to upgrade to the Switch 2 version.
What additional content is coming with the Switch 2 release?
Mario-themed content is also coming with the Switch 2 release.
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