Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition launches on eShop on May 11

Minecraft is building a bridge to another platform.

Nintendo announced during its Direct presentation today that the Switch version of the hit sandbox building game is coming out digitally on May 11. A physical version will show up in stores at a later date. Minecraft is one of the most popular games ever, selling over 121 million copies across all of its platforms.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.