Minecraft is offering a free, limited-time upgrade from Nintendo Switch to Switch 2.

The promotion applies only to digital owners of the game.

Physical media buyers may face different requirements as retail bundles roll out.

The free upgrade window stays open until January 2027, giving players time to decide.

Digital verification ensures eligible accounts get the system optimizations automatically.

Pre-orders for Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 are open now.

Players are advised to review their existing game libraries before buying.

Updates on physical cartridges and extra patches will come closer to launch.

Read the full article for more details on the Minecraft Switch 2 upgrade.