Minecraft's Switch 2 upgrade is free, but only for digital owners

Some Minecraft owners are eligible to receive a free upgrade of the game's Switch 2 edition, but others are being left behind.
Forbes

Minecraft Hits Switch 2 Soon — Here's The Upgrade Path And What We Know

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brian Mazique has covered combat sports and video games since 2011. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This ...
Nintendo Life

Minecraft Arrives On Switch 2 This October, Digital Upgrade Path Confirmed

Update [Sun 9th Aug 2026, 3pm]: Following a release date earlier this week, there are new reports of users being invited to a Minecraft Beta for Switch 2. Select players are apparently being invited ...
Gematsu

Minecraft for Switch 2 launches October 27

The Switch 2 version of Minecraft will launch for Switch 2 on October 27, developer Mojang Studios announced. A digital upgrade path will be available for Switch version owners, with details to be ...