Minecraft on Nintendo Switch - The Ultimate Sandbox!

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How It Works

Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things—from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off the dangerous mobs. There’s no wrong way to play!

Gather Resources

Get crafty and use the surrounding environment to gather building materials—see how breaking down trees can help you create something new.

Survive the Night

It’s always best to avoid the unpredictable by distancing yourself from wandering mobs—you never know what’ll happen if they get too close!

Build Amazing Things

Discover all the versatile ways dust from the redstone ore can be used to enhance your creations, bring them to life, or give them some bang.

Awesome Features!

Includes the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack!
Explore a custom Mario-themed world in the Super Mario™ Mash-Up Pack! The pack also features 15 tracks and 40 player skins inspired by the iconic Super Mario series.

New! Exclusively compatible with Nintendo Switch™ systems.

So Many Ways To Play Together!

Have a blast with friends, whether you’re sitting on the same couch or miles apart!

On the same system: Up to four people can play couch co-op together* on the same system.
Local wireless: Up to eight people can play together by connecting their systems together via local wireless*.
Online: Connect** and play with other Nintendo Switch players across the world.

Community Cross-platform play: The Bedrock Edition of Minecraft is available on the Nintendo Switch system as well as other consoles, mobile devices, and computers running Windows. You can play the Nintendo Switch version** with others—regardless of platform—as long as everyone is using the Bedrock Edition.

Expand the Fun with Minecraft Marketplace!

Hot! Get creator-made add-ons, thrilling worlds, stylish cosmetics, and additional adventures featuring popular characters on the in-game Minecraft Marketplace***.

Be who you want to be! You can customize your avatar, dress it in free and paid-for*** cosmetic items, and set your emotes to become your blocky self!

Explore Minecraft Marketplace

Game Details

Detail	Info
Supported play modes	Tabletop mode, TV mode, Handheld mode
Software compatibility	Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required(sold separately). See support for details.
No. of players	Single System (1-4), Online (2-8)
Genre	Action, Simulation
Nintendo Switch Online	Save Data Cloud, Online Play
System	Nintendo Switch
Publisher	Mojang
Supported languages	Russian, French, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, German, Dutch, American English, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Italian, Japanese
Release date	June 20, 2018
ESRB rating	Fantasy Violence, Users Interact
Manufacturer	Mojang
SKU	106679
UPC	00045496591779

Publisher Notification

The new Minecraft is here! Featuring the latest game updates like Update Aquatic, cross-platform play and access to a multitude of content through the Minecraft Marketplace.

Current owners of Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition will be able to upgrade to the new version of Minecraft by downloading it from the eShop for free!

After June 21st 2018, "Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition" (2017) will no longer be available for purchase from the Nintendo eShop. Existing owners can continue to play.

WARNING: Epilepsy Advisory! If you have epilepsy or have had seizures or other unusual reactions to flashing lights or patterns, consult a doctor before playing video games. All users should read the Health and Safety Information available in the system settings before using this software.