Minecraft for Switch 2 launches October 27

The Switch 2 version of Minecraft will launch for Switch 2 on October 27, developer Mojang Studios announced. A digital upgrade path will be available for Switch version owners, with details to be announced.

Here are the details:

Imagine a town crier (me), rolling into a blocky village square with an equally blocky trumpet to announce some joyful news. Queue the fanfare: Minecraft is coming for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27! Can I get a very enthusiastic Hmmm??

Let me unfurl this metaphorical scroll a little to remind you why we’re all so excited. First, the Nintendo Switch 2 renders the world of Minecraft to lush life with Vibrant Visuals—set as the default visual experience. This means enhanced lighting, shadow effects and more—and you can even enjoy Vibrant Visuals enabled content across all the supported content in Minecraft Marketplace.

The much-loved Super Mario Mash-Up pack is also getting an update, to get the most out of those Vibrant Visuals graphics. As a reminder, the Super Mario Mash-Up pack is exclusive to the Nintendo versions of Minecraft, bringing with it a custom Mario-themed world, music, and unique skins. Explore iconic locations like Peach’s castle and Delfino Plaza within Minecraft. Worlds collide!

For those of you who already own Minecraft on Nintendo Switch, a digital upgrade path will be available for Nintendo Switch players. More details to follow.