'Minecraft' Hits the Nintendo Switch On May 11th

Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition lands on May 11, bringing the most played sandbox in the world to a new gaming platform. Minecraft on Switch comes with the Pro controller, and up to eight players online or four players locally in split-screen mode. It also comes with the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack that throws classic Mario characters, locations, and 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 revealed the release date for Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition during its Nintendo Direct live stream, during which it revealed more details about Arms, Splatoon 2, and more games coming to the 3DS and Switch.