Mojang Studios has announced that pre-orders are now live for the Nintendo Switch 2 version of Minecraft, and it has detailed a digital upgrade path for owners of the Switch 1 version.
Those who own the digital version of Minecraft on the original Switch can pre-order the digital version of Minecraft Standard Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 for free. Alternatively, they can upgrade to the Deluxe Collection or Ultimate Collection at a discounted price.
This is a limited-time offer, available only via the Nintendo eShop, until January 31st, 2027. The digital upgrade path is available in most territories, except for Japan and Taiwan.
There is currently no word on this option being available for owners of Minecraft on a physical Switch cartridge.
For those who are not eligible for the offer, the Standard Edition will cost $29.99, the Deluxe Edition $39.99, and the Ultimate Edition $49.99. The game will also be available in stores as a Game-Key Card release.
All versions include the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack, as well as the Vibrant Visuals graphical upgrade.
The Deluxe Edition adds the following:
- Celebration Food Add-On
- Rescue Dogs Add-On
- Plenty O’Blocks Add-On
- 3 exclusive Character Creator items
- 700 Minecoins
The Ultimate Collection includes the following:
- Celebration Food Add-On
- Rescue Dogs Add-On
- Plenty O’Blocks Add-On
- Decocraft Add-On
- Weapons + Tools Add-On
- 5 exclusive Character Creator items
- 1,000 Minecoins
Minecraft Switch 2 release date
Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 will launch on October 27th. Data from the Switch 1 version can be carried over to the new release.
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Written by Reece Heather
A veteran Zelda Universe editor and First-class journalism graduate, Reece emerged with a Nintendo 64 and a lifelong obsession after a narrow escape from Santa’s Naughty List in 1998. Outside of games, he’s reading Punisher comics, being bossed around by his cocker spaniel, and cornering innocent bystanders to rant about the importance of game preservation.
