Minecraft and Minecraft Dungeons II Coming to Nintendo Switch 2

Minecraft Dungeons II is officially slated for release on the Nintendo Switch 2, according to the official Nintendo store listing. Mojang Studios has set the launch date for September 29, 2026, bringing a fresh entry in the block-based action RPG franchise to Nintendo’s next-generation hardware.

Pre-Orders and Physical Media

Physical and digital pre-orders have opened for the upcoming title. According to official store details, players who reserve Minecraft Dungeons II early will receive two additional hero skins, the Twisted cape, and a wicked pet chicken. The game features an estimated file size of 6.8 GB on the Nintendo Switch 2, matching the storage footprint listed for the original Nintendo Switch hardware.

Gameplay Features and Co-Op Support

The sequel introduces uncharted lands and mysterious locations, tasking players with stopping a new threat from spreading chaos across two distinct worlds. According to official descriptions from Nintendo, players can tackle challenging encounters solo or join up with friends through online co-op or local multiplayer supporting up to four players. The software supports TV mode, tabletop mode, and handheld mode, alongside touch-screen functionality and linear PCM surround sound.

Technical Specifications and Languages

Developed and published by Mojang Studios, the title accommodates a broad range of languages including Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, British and American English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Russian, and Simplified and Traditional Chinese. Online features require a Nintendo Account and a paid Nintendo Switch Online subscription. The software carries a violence rating from classification authorities, with health and safety advisories detailed in the console settings ahead of the September launch.