Minecraft has received around 20 different ports and releases since 2011. It was only a matter of time before one of them appeared for Switch 2, and while there aren’t any major new features, it’s a solid upgrade over the now creaky Switch version.
At its core, Minecraft is still as endlessly deep and imaginative as it’s always been, skillfully integrating survival mechanics with Lego-like world design that encourages creativity. Yet this fundamental foundation has been built upon with a variety of paid and free updates that expand biomes, monsters, crafting recipes, and all sorts of new ways to interact with the world. There’s a lot to dig into here, and if this kind of self-directed gameplay suits you, there’s nothing else that will itch as much.
Switch 2’s most notable upgrades are the inclusion of advanced graphics features collectively called Vibrant Visuals: more advanced reflections on water surfaces, volumetric fog, and dynamic shadows from moving light sources. On the surface, the world is as blocky as it’s always been, but looking closer reveals sometimes surprisingly realistic details that feel much more textured and immersive.
Load times and song generation are significantly faster than the glacial speeds often experienced in the previous generation, making it feel much faster and more responsive. All of this runs at a target frame rate of 60 frames per second, although there are instances where frames can collapse depending on what’s happening on screen. If you want a more visually stunning experience, you can change various graphics settings in exchange for a frame rate closer to 30fps.
While it’s nice to have a prettier version of Minecraft on the go, its available control options are oddly lacking. Touchscreen controls are included, which may be nice for handheld gaming, but there are currently no motion control or mouse mode options. While the standard stick controls work well enough, these omissions make the port feel a little more lazy and simplistic.
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