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Minecraft finally has a Switch 2 release date, but there may be bad news for Switch 1 owners
Eurogamer.net • • general
Key Points:
- Mojang officially confirmed the release date for Minecraft on Switch 2 as October 27, following earlier leaks and Nintendo's prior announcement without a date.
- Existing Switch 1 owners can upgrade to the Switch 2 version, but the upgrade will likely not be free, aligning with a trend of paid upgrades for Switch 2 games like Zelda and Metroid Prime 4.
- The Switch 2 port features "Vibrant Visuals," a set of visual enhancements including improved lighting and shadow effects, enhancing the game's graphics.
- Most Marketplace content supports the new visuals, benefiting players with mods, but some gameplay features such as split-screen and certain Marketplace Worlds will not support Vibrant Visuals.
- The Nintendo-exclusive Super Mario Mash-Up pack will receive the Vibrant Visuals upgrade, adding value for fans of that content.
