Minecraft on Switch 2: check your upgrade eligibility before buying another edition
Digital Switch owners can upgrade to Standard Edition at no charge; physical-copy owners are offered a separate Ultimate Collection discount.
You can keep your world, but the upgrade route depends on the copy you own. Nintendo Brazil’s October 27 announcement confirms Minecraft on Switch 2 and a free Nintendo eShop upgrade from the digital Switch version to the new console’s digital Standard Edition.
A separate offer covers all owners of the Switch version, including physical copies. Launching that version on Switch 2 between 9am Pacific time on October 27, 2026, and 9am Pacific time on January 31, 2027, triggers an in-game invitation to upgrade to Ultimate Collection at a discount. This is not the same as the free Standard Edition upgrade.
The new visuals have limits
The Switch 2 version supports Vibrant Visuals, including directional lighting, volumetric fog and dynamic shadows, with Super Mario Mash-Up included. Split-screen and some worlds and Marketplace content do not support those effects, so promotional images should not be read as an upgrade to every mode.
Nintendo also says Switch players can bring their existing worlds to Switch 2. Check which upgrade your copy qualifies for before buying again, then compare any extra content.
