Minecraft: possible launch on a new console in sight
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- Minecraft could soon launch on a new console platform. Find details on updates and ESRB ratings.
Minecraft: possible launch on a new console in sight
Minecraft, Mojang’s popular sandbox game, could soon launch on a new console platform. The information is based on a recently discovered rating report from the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB). So far, Mojang has not publicly commented on possible Minecraft ports.
New ESRB rating
The recent ESRB rating suggests that a launch on a new platform may be coming soon. The rating surfaced a few weeks after Mojang released the Tiny Takeover game update. This latest update adds baby versions of around 40 in-game mobs, further expanding and refreshing the gameplay.
Minecraft product manager on updates
According to Anna Lundgren, Minecraft’s product manager, these game updates, which are released on average every three to four months, are considered sustainable for Mojang’s development teams. This approach gives teams the chance to structure development better and stay more focused.
Possible arrival on Nintendo Switch 2
There is speculation that Minecraft will come to the new Nintendo Switch 2. The ESRB report lists an E10+ rating for everyone aged 10 and up, covering fantasy violence, user interactions, and in-game purchases. This rating lines up with Minecraft’s previous ports to other platforms, such as Xbox and PlayStation consoles. However, it remains unclear when the official release will happen.
Timeline
June 2018: The original version of Minecraft launches on Nintendo Switch.
May 29, 2026: Minecraft Live presentation reveals new updates and an ESRB rating for a possible Switch 2 port.
June 2026: An announcement about Minecraft’s launch on the Switch 2 platform is expected during Summer Game Fest.
For now, players can play Minecraft on the original Nintendo Switch, and the game also runs well on Switch 2 thanks to the improved hardware. In addition, the Switch version of Minecraft includes exclusive access to the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack, which offers 15 tracks and 40 skins inspired by Nintendo’s iconic franchise.
It is still unclear what unique features the Switch 2 port of Minecraft might include. Given the built-in mouse mode of the Switch 2’s Joy-Con controllers, it is possible that Minecraft could make use of this functionality in some way. However, Mojang’s exact plans for Minecraft on Switch 2 remain unknown for now.
Minecraft fans are eagerly waiting for more information and official confirmation of the Switch 2 launch.
