Minecraft Switch digital-copy owners can upgrade to Switch 2 Standard Edition for free via eShop in most regions

Minecraft says owners of a digital copy for Nintendo Switch can upgrade to the digital Standard Edition for Switch 2 for free in most regions, through Nintendo eShop only. All players, including physical-copy owners, who launch Minecraft for Switch on Switch 2 between October 27, 2026, at 9 a.m. PT and January 31, 2027, at 9 a.m. PT will receive an in-game message linking to a discounted upgrade to the digital Ultimate Collection.