According to the source, signs have appeared online that Mojang is preparing a native release of the popular sandbox game for Nintendo Switch 2. While there has been no official announcement yet, such a move seems logical given the game's popularity on all current platforms.
It is expected that the new version will address a number of issues that owners of the first Switch complained about. These include performance drops, long loading times, and limited draw distance, especially in split-screen mode.
The more powerful hardware of the Switch 2 will allow for higher resolution, stable frame rates, and additional graphical improvements. Currently, Minecraft runs on the new console thanks to backward compatibility, but this version does not fully utilize the device's capabilities.
Rumor has it that the release could happen in 2026. It is possible that owners of the current version will be offered a free upgrade, although a separate edition is also being considered.