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Minecraft details free limited time Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 upgrade
Publication: Nintendo Everything
Author: Brian
Source published: 07/10/2026, 19:45:05 UTC
Briefing created: 01/11/2026, 14:32:15 UTC
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Briefings
Nintendo and Mojang Studios confirmed a free Switch to Switch 2 upgrade for Minecraft, available to digital purchasers of the original Switch version. Eligible users can claim the new console on the Nintendo eShop by January 31, 2027. The upgrade is limited to the specific Minecraft digital edition and does not apply to all Switch models.
Key points
- Nintendo and Mojang Studios confirmed a free Switch to Switch 2 upgrade for Minecraft, available to digital purchasers of the original Switch version.
- Eligible users can claim the new console on the Nintendo eShop by January 31, 2027.
Context
Nintendo and Mojang Studios have confirmed details about a free Switch to Switch 2 upgrade for Minecraft, which will be available for a limited time. Those who picked up the original Nintendo Switch version digitally will be eligible. You'll be able to claim the Nintendo Switch 2 equivalent on the Nintendo eShop by January 31, 2027. According to Nintendo, this... The post Minecraft details free limited time Nintendo Switch to Switch 2 upgrade appeared first on Nintendo Everything.
Limitations
Evidence is limited to Nintendo and Mojang Studios' confirmation of eligibility for digital purchasers of the original Switch version. Coverage is restricted to the specific Minecraft digital edition and does not apply to all Switch models. The upgrade is available for a limited time, with a claim deadline of January 31, 2027. Uncertainty exists regarding the exact eligibility criteria beyond digital ownership of the original Switch version.
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