Minecraft

27 October 2026. That's the announced release day. Dates can still move, and we update this page when they do.

Game-Key Card. The card is a key, not the game. You download the game the first time (internet needed), then keep the card in the console to play.

Switch 2 · Simulation · Mojang Studios / Xbox

Coming 27 October 2026

When does Minecraft come out?

27 October 2026

That's the announced release day. Dates can still move, and we update this page when they do.

Game-Key Card

The card is a key, not the game. You download the game the first time (internet needed), then keep the card in the console to play.

Switch 2 answer from Nintendo's compatibility database, checked 2026-10-24.

A native Switch 2 version of Minecraft with Vibrant Visuals and the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack included. The boxed edition is a Game-Key Card.

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