Craft, create, and explore alone, or with up to four players in split-screen and up to eight online.
Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures.
Explore randomly-generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles.
Play in Creative Mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armour to fend off the dangerous mobs.
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Play online, access classic NES™ and Super NES™ games, and more with a Nintendo Switch Online membership.
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WARNING: If you have epilepsy or have had seizures or other unusual reactions to flashing lights or patterns, consult a doctor before playing video games. All users should read the Health and Safety Information available in the system settings before using this software.
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**Nintendo Switch Online membership (sold separately) and Nintendo Account required for online play. This game does not support Save Data Cloud backup. Not available in all countries. Internet access required for online features. Terms apply. nintendo.com/switch-online
After June 21st 2018, "Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition" (2017)* will no longer be available for purchase from the Nintendo eShop. Existing owners can continue to play. *Existing owners will be able to re-download this version if needed.
Downloadable content on this game page is only compatible with "Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition" (2017), and not with "Minecraft" (2018). If you own both game versions, the downloadable content can be transferred but only from the old to new version. Visit the Minecraft support page, Forums or Wiki for more information.
Current owners of "Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition" will be able to upgrade to the new version of "Minecraft" by downloading it from the eShop for free!
Mojang © 2009-2017. "Minecraft" is a trademark of Mojang Synergies AB.