Minecraft on Switch 2: file size and cartridge format
Game-Key CardComing October 27, 2026
Minecraft is published by Mojang and is due out on October 27, 2026. Multiplayer: up to 4 players on one console, 8 over local wireless, 8 online. The eShop lists 17 supported languages.
Estimated size
1.2 GB
0% of the 256 GB internal storage
Physical release
Game-Key Card (download required)
The cartridge only unlocks a download
Last checked October 16, 2026 · every figure links to its source
Specs
| File size (estimated) | 1.2 GBsource |
|---|---|
| Physical format | Game-Key Card (download required)source |
| Type | Native Switch 2 game |
| US eShop price | $29.99 |
| Play modes | TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode |
| Multiplayer | Up to 4 players on one console · 8 over local wireless · 8 online |
| Languages (17) | Japanese, British English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Latin American Spanish, Canadian French, Brazilian Portuguese, Traditional Chinese, American English, Polish |
| Publisher | Mojang |
| Release date | October 27, 2026 |
Questions
How big is Minecraft on Switch 2?
Minecraft is expected to need 1.2 GB of storage. That is about 0% of the Switch 2's 256 GB internal storage.
Is Minecraft a Game-Key Card?
The physical release of Minecraft is a Game-Key Card: the cartridge only unlocks a 1.2 GB download, so you need an internet connection and free storage to play it.