'Minecraft' Hits the Nintendo Switch On May 11th

Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition lands on May 11 it will bring the world's most loved sandbox to a new gaming platform. Minecraft on Switch supports the Pro controller, up to eight players online, and four local players in split-screen mode.  minecraft It also comes with the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack that adds classic Mario characters, locations and even locations directly into Minecraft on Switch.

Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition, including the Super Mario Mash-Up pack, will launch in Nintendo #eShop on May 11. pic.twitter.com/VPxJ726Ex9

- Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 12, 2017 Nintendo announced the date of release for Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition during its Nintendo Direct live stream, and also revealed more details about Arms, Splatoon 2, and other games heading to the 3DS and Switch.