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Minecraft Switch 2 Upgrade Leaves Physical Cartridge Owners Out

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Minecraft's native Switch 2 edition arrives on October 27, and digital Switch owners can claim the Standard Edition at no extra cost. However, those who own the original game on a physical cartridge have not been offered the same upgrade and would pay $29.99. Some cartridge owners have asked Mojang for equal treatment, noting that other Switch 2 upgrades verify physical copies.

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Minecraft’s native Switch 2 edition launches October 27. Digital owners of the original Switch version can claim the Standard Edition free via Nintendo eShop until January 31, 2027. They may also get discounted Deluxe or Ultimate upgrades. Japan and Taiwan charge a small Standard fee; elsewhere, editions cost $29.99, $39.99, or $49.99. Cartridge owners have no comparable offer.

The Switch 2 release includes Vibrant Visuals by default, adding lighting and shadows absent from the original Switch, including in the Nintendo-exclusive Mario Mash-Up pack.

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