Minecraft is a game about placing blocks and going on adventures.
Explore randomly generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in creative mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armor to fend off the dangerous mobs.

Explore randomly-generated worlds and build amazing things from the simplest of homes to the grandest of castles. Play in Creative Mode with unlimited resources or mine deep into the world in survival mode, crafting weapons and armour to fend off the dangerous mobs.

Craft, create, and explore alone, or with up to four players in split-screen and up to eight online.

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Game specifications
Release date
21/06/2018
Genre
Action, Adventure
No. of players
Up to 8 players
Game file size
1.4GB
Publisher
Mojang
Supported languages
Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional)
Supported play modes
TV mode
Tabletop mode
Handheld mode

Software compatibility and play experience may differ on Nintendo Switch Lite. Additional accessories may be required (sold separately). See support for details.

Nintendo Switch Online
This game supports the following features:
Notices

Internet connection required during online play. To use online services, you must create a Nintendo Account and accept the related agreement. The Nintendo Account Privacy Policy applies. Some online services may not be available in all countries. Online play requires paid online membership. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.

A paid membership to Nintendo Switch Online is required to use the Save Data Cloud. Find out more about the paid membership subscription.

Local multiplayer requires one console and one copy of the software per player.
Multiplayer requires one compatible controller per player. Additional controllers (sold separately) may be required.
Mojang © 2009-2018. "Minecraft" is a trademark of Mojang Synergies AB.