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Minecraft just got a Nintendo Switch 2 closed beta, here's a first look
Nintendo Everything • • technology
Key Points:
- Minecraft is currently running a closed beta for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 version, with some players receiving notifications to download it, though participation criteria remain unclear.
- A key feature of the Nintendo Switch 2 version is Vibrant Visuals, which allows a maximum render distance of 16 chunks but disables point and volumetric block lights; turning off Vibrant Visuals increases render distance to 28 chunks.
- The original Nintendo Switch version supports a maximum render distance of 12 chunks, while the Switch 2 targets 60 frames per second, with stable performance without Vibrant Visuals and potential dips when enabled.
- Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 is officially set to launch on October 27, 2026, offering both creative and survival modes in randomly generated worlds.
- Early impressions and gameplay clips from the closed beta provide a first look at the game ahead of its full release later this year.
