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Minecraft Switch 2 Pre-Orders Now Live, Free Digital Upgrade Path Confirmed As "Limited Time Offer"

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Mojang has launched pre-orders for Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch 2, offering a free digital upgrade path for existing Switch owners. The Switch 2 version is scheduled for release on October 27, 2026, with a limited-time offer extending through January 2027. Existing digital copies can be upgraded to the new edition at no cost during this period.

Key points

• Mojang has launched pre-orders for Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch 2, offering a free digital upgrade path for existing Switch owners.
• The Switch 2 version is scheduled for release on October 27, 2026, with a limited-time offer extending through January 2027.

Context

Minecraft is scheduled to launch on the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27, 2026. Mojang has now sent pre-orders for this version of the game, providing additional information about the digital upgrade path for owners of the Switch game.

Limitations

Pre-orders are available until the end of January 2027. The digital upgrade path applies only to existing digital versions of the title. No specific hardware specifications or pricing details are provided in the source evidence.

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