ESRB rating suggests Minecraft native port for Switch 2

A new version of the popular sandbox game Minecraft appears to be in development for the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, according to a listing discovered on the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) website. The rating, which was posted earlier this week, classifies the game as E10+ for Everyone 10 and older due to fantasy violence, user interactions, and in-game purchases.

The listing is significant as it represents a dedicated rating for the new Nintendo hardware. Currently, the original Nintendo Switch version of Minecraft is playable on the Switch 2 through backward compatibility, running with improved performance. However, that version lacks some features found in the more recent releases for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5.

The timing of the rating’s discovery has fueled speculation of an imminent announcement, coming just days before major industry events. Summer Game Fest is scheduled for June 5, followed by the Xbox Games Showcase on June 7. While developer Mojang has not publicly commented on the listing or confirmed a Switch 2 port, the presence of a distinct ESRB entry is widely interpreted as signaling a native version is nearing release.