Release dates

October 27, 2026

In 38 days

Switch 2

Released

3DS

Sep 13, 2017

110 months ago

Switch

May 11, 2017

114 months ago

Wii U

Dec 17, 2015

131 months ago

Xbox One

Nov 18, 2014

145 months ago

PlayStation Vita

Oct 14, 2014

146 months ago

PlayStation 4

Sep 3, 2014

147 months ago

Android

Jan 9, 2014

155 months ago

PlayStation 3

Dec 17, 2013

156 months ago

Xbox 360

May 9, 2012

175 months ago

Upcoming

Switch 2

Oct 27, 2026

In 38 days

Minecraft release date

The game Minecraft is already released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Android, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Wii U, Switch and 3DS in the USA. The upcoming Switch 2 release date in the USA is confirmed to be Tuesday October 27th. You can play this game on Switch 2 in the USA in 38 days.

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Minecraft

87

A vast open world and sandbox where you're given the freedom to bui...

A vast open world and sandbox where you're given the freedom to build, craft and destroy your own creations while defending against the dangers of this blocky world. Explore the dark depths of caverns, scour open plains and forests or climb snowy peaks on an adventure all of your own making.

A vast open world and sandbox where you're given the freedom to build, craft and destroy your own creations while defending against the dangers of this blocky world. Explore the dark depths of caverns, scour open plains and forests or climb snowy peaks on an adventure all of your own making.

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What the critics say

Based on 7 reviews, Minecraft gets an average review score of 87

5/5

time.com
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With the Switch, the tradeoffs vanish.

3417d ago

9.5/10

ign.com
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Minecraft is now available on Switch, and it combines the portability of Pocket with the comfort of a console.

3389d ago

4.5/5

usgamer.net
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It's everything the Vita version wanted to be, becoming the best portable version of Minecraft yet.

3417d ago

9/10

nintendoworldreport.com
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For fans of Minecraft, this absolutely seems like the version you’ve been waiting for.

3417d ago

9/10

nintendolife.com
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All told, this is yet another excellent port of Minecraft, nothing more and nothing less.

3417d ago

4/5

attackofthefanboy.com
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If you haven’t played Minecraft, or just want it in handheld form, then this should be an easy buy.

3417d ago

6.5/10

ign.com
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Minecraft is still as fun as ever on the New 3DS, but fails to live up to the standard of its many other versions.

3285d ago

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