Since the launch of Minecraft, the survival sandbox game has become one of the most successful titles around. Thanks to its ability to push a player’s imagination, Minecraft draws in many different generations that span across a diverse demographic. Minecraft has been a massive success on many consoles, but the impending arrival of the Switch 2 is bound to bring forth one of the best platforms to play the game on yet.
Minecraft allows players to really flex their creativity muscles by crafting some truly impressive creations. Whether it’s Winterfell from Game of Thrones or a replica of a downtown European city, practically anything is possible when playing Minecraft. The game may be universally popular, but many agree that playing on PC is usually the best way to experience Minecraft. However, now that the Switch 2 appears to be bringing mouse controls to its Joy-Cons, the new Nintendo console may be giving the PC a run for its money.
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Minecraft is Bound to Benefit Greatly From the Switch 2’s Mouse Joy-Cons
The Switch 2 is Making Major Change-Ups From its Predecessor
- Teased mouse controls
- A larger screen size
- Rumored enhanced RAM
- A new kickstand
- Backward compatibility
Nintendo is gearing up to reveal more about the Switch 2 in the coming weeks, but one of the biggest questions surrounding the console is how essential these mouse mechanics will be in future games. Ultimately, that will likely depend on the developer and how such a mechanic is embraced, but if Minecraft gets ported to the Switch 2, the mouse controls are going to be a game-changer for Nintendo lovers.
If Mojang chooses to make a Switch 2 version of Minecraft that utilizes both mouse and normal Joy-Con controls, it could prove to be the most versatile way to play the sandbox game. The ability to swap between the two at will might add a deeper layer to how it feels to play the game on a Nintendo console, which potentially poses the Switch 2 as the ideal way to experience Minecraft. Of course, there’s no way to know exactly what a Minecraft Switch 2 port would look like, but considering the new features that are being teased, it could be massive for both Nintendo and Mojang.
A Deeper Dive Into the Switch 2 is Imminent
- Nintendo is hosting a Nintendo Direct event on April 2, 2025.
- The broadcast will center around the Switch 2 and its features.
- It will air at 6 a.m. PDT.
Nintendo may still be keeping many of the details of its upcoming Nintendo Direct event a secret, but there is bound to be a showcase of the console’s new mouse features. Things like RAM size, launch titles, and an official release date will hopefully be revealed, too, but only time will tell exactly what the event has in store for eager fans.
The Switch 2 is rumored to have 12 GB of RAM, but Nintendo has yet to confirm if this is accurate.
Nintendo’s Teased Mouse Joy-Cons Could Be Huge for Multiple Games, Not Just Minecraft
There is a deep well of titles and franchises that are bound to benefit from Nintendo’s controller innovation. As the wait for the Switch 2’s launch continues, it will be thrilling to finally see what games are expected to be released alongside it. In a year that is already stacked with an overwhelming number of big releases, adding the Switch 2 into the mix solidifies 2025 as one of the biggest years the industry has ever seen.
An updated version of Minecraft may not be a Switch 2 launch title, but a port that showcases the versatility of the Joy-Cons’ new mouse feels bound to happen. This is purely speculation, but all will be revealed when Nintendo showcases more of the Switch 2.
