Switch 2 edition
The native port, the upgrade path and the Australian dates that differ from the global launch.
Minecraft
Survival · Building · Switch 2MinecraftGuides, verified facts and official links ↗
The short version.
A survival sandbox about gathering, building and surviving the first night. GameOnCue covers the Switch 2 edition and the systems new players meet first.
Visit the official game page ↗Facts checked 29 October 2026 AEST. Editorial title graphic by GameOnCue; official screenshots linked separately.
- Developer
- Mojang Studios
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- Platforms
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, mobile
- Release information
- Originally released 18 November 2011; Switch 2 edition released 27 October 2026
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The first-night checklist: wood, stone, shelter, a bed and the mistakes to avoid.