Minecraft to release on Switch 2 as official ESRB rating surfaces

Many Nintendo Switch 2 users have been eagerly waiting for Minecraft to arrive on the platform. While the game is already playable on the Switch 2 thanks to backward compatibility, there isn't a dedicated version for the console. However, it looks like that could change in the near future.

Although Mojang Studios has not officially announced a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Minecraft yet, a new rating for the game has now been spotted on the ESRB website. Ratings are often a strong indication that a release is being prepared, and while they do not always lead to an immediate launch, they usually appear when development is nearing completion.

The listing does not reveal any details about potential improvements or new features. However, it does confirm that a Switch 2 version is on the way. 

At the time of writing, there is no official release date for Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2. However, ESRB ratings are typically assigned late in a game's development cycle, which means an official announcement could arrive soon.

There is also a good opportunity for Mojang and Nintendo to reveal the game in the coming weeks. The Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase is expected to be held this month, and Minecraft would be one of the biggest third-party announcements that could appear during the presentation.