Minecraft is heading to Nintendo Switch 2 towards the end of the year, but before that happens, we’re hearing that a closed beta is actually happening right now. One of the big features of the Nintendo Switch 2 version is its support for Vibrant Visuals. In the original Nintendo Switch version, only 12 chunks are supported. Check out a couple of clips for the Minecraft Nintendo Switch 2 closed beta below. Closed Beta First LookMinecraft launches for Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27, 2026.