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Updated · My Nintendo News · Jun 9Nintendo, Microsoft Bring Minecraft to Switch 2 Later in 2026
3 articles · Updated · My Nintendo News · Jun 9Summary
- Minecraft is getting a dedicated Nintendo Switch 2 version later in 2026, Nintendo and Microsoft said in a joint announcement.
- No firm launch date was provided, leaving the release window broad even as both companies said more details will come later this year.
- The move brings one of gaming's biggest franchises to Nintendo's new hardware, extending Microsoft's cross-platform support for the sandbox hit.
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What makes the Switch 2's 'special' Minecraft version a must-buy for millions of veteran players? Is the Microsoft-Nintendo Minecraft deal a launch tactic or the start of a deeper alliance between gaming giants?