Software

Minecraft

Nintendo Switch

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Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures. Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off the dangerous mobs. Explore randomly-generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in Creative Mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armour to fend off the dangerous mobs. Craft, create, and explore alone, or with up to four players in split-screen and up to eight online.

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Notices

This software includes modes or features for which an internet connection and a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online are required. Any online play modes require a paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online.
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Notices from the Publisher

  • The new Minecraft is here! Featuring the latest game updates like Update Aquatic, cross-platform play and access to a multitude of content through the Minecraft Marketplace.
  • Current owners of Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition will be able to upgrade to the new version of Minecraft by downloading it from the eShop for free!
  • After June 21st 2018, "Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition" (2017) will no longer be available for purchase from the Nintendo eShop. Existing owners can continue to play. *Existing owners will be able to re-download this version if needed.
  • Players of "Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition" (2017) will be able to convert their worlds to "Minecraft" (2018), but should expect the process to take some time. There is currently no way for Minecraft: Wii U Edition worlds to transfer to "Minecraft" (2018) on Nintendo Switch.
  • While The Super Mario Mash-Up Pack is pre-installed with the game, to access the remaining DLC packs included with the base game purchase you must download them from the in-game store.
  • A Microsoft Account is free and by signing in on device allows Minecraft players on Nintendo Switch to play with others on non-Nintendo devices. It also enables the portability of Minecoins and in-game store purchases to other devices.
  • You can purchase Minecoins in Nintendo eShop. Minecoins let you buy content in our in-game store, safely and securely. Minecoins are kept in your virtual wallet and can be used in Minecraft on other devices if you have a Microsoft Account.

Required Space

Nintendo Switch 2
1.6GB
Nintendo Switch
1.6GB
Supported Play Modes
Number of Players
1 - 4
Number of Players (Local Wireless)
2 - 8
Number of Players (Online)
2 - 8
Family Group Lending
Supported
Save Data Cloud
Supported
Supported Platforms
Nintendo Switch
Publisher
Mojang
Genre
Simulation / Action
Supported Languages
  • Japanese,
  • English,
  • Spanish,
  • French,
  • Portuguese,
  • German,
  • Italian,
  • Dutch,
  • Russian,
  • Korean,
  • Chinese (Simplified),
  • Chinese (Traditional)
Age Rating
PG
Gaming experience may change online, Mild violence

A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is required to use the Save Data Cloud.

More or less free space than is indicated here may be required in order to install products that have been downloaded to the console.
If there is not enough free space available, you can delete unnecessary software or insert a microSD card with enough space.
Note: Nintendo Switch 2 is only compatible with microSD Express cards.

About Supported Features

This software supports the following: - Touch screen

In-Game Items

15 items in total
  • Minecoins
  • Minecraft Batman
  • Mega Man X
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