'Minecraft' lands on Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27

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Mojang Studios has officially announced that Minecraft is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27. The upcoming release will feature enhanced Vibrant Visuals set as the default visual mode, delivering upgraded lighting and shadow effects across the game, including supported Minecraft Marketplace content. Existing Nintendo Switch edition owners will have access to a digital upgrade path, with further details regarding the transition expected soon.

The new edition will also include an upgraded version of the Nintendo-exclusive Super Mario Mash-Up pack, optimized to take full advantage of the improved graphics. Players can explore iconic Mushroom Kingdom locations such as Peach’s Castle and Delfino Plaza, complete with themed music, custom textures, and character skins.

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Razer, 'Minecraft' team up for blocky gaming peripherals

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Razer partnered with Mojang Studios to launch an official Minecraft-themed collection of gaming peripherals. This collaboration brings together Razer's technology and the world of Minecraft, offering fans a unique and immersive gaming experience. The collection includes a range of devices, each designed to match the look of the blocky universe.

The Razer | Minecraft lineup features the BlackWidow V4 X keyboard, Kraken V4 X headset, Cobra mouse, and Gigantus V2 mouse mat, all sporting Minecraft-inspired designs and RGB lighting. Notably, purchasing any of these items unlocks exclusive in-game items, such as the Ender Dragon Shawl and Overgrown Arm.

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'Minecraft' is getting real-life theme parks

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The company behind LEGOLAND is bringing Minecraft to life. Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios are creating two permanent Minecraft amusement parks. One will be opened in the US and another in the UK. They're scheduled to open between 2026 and 2027.

The parks will feature interactive attractions, rides, restaurants, gift shops, and everything else you expect from a theme park. But there will also be digital tie-ins. It's unclear what they'll be but Merlin claims there will be "touchpoints that will allow guests to unlock exclusive in-game content to continue their gaming journey." The company also intends to bring these experiences to other locations.

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'Minecraft' will get PSVR support this month

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If you own a PlayStation VR and play Minecraft, you'll appreciate this new announcement from Sony. The company revealed on Monday morning that the game would get PSVR support this month. It won't announce a firm release date yet as the free update is still not quite ready. The update will roll out for all PlayStation 4 players.

Minecraft's developer Mojang worked with SkyBox Labs to refit its virtual reality tech it uses on other platforms to work on the PSVR. The update will let you play Minecraft's entirety on the PSVR, with two primary VR modes: Immersive and Living Room (a.k.a. virtual screen). There will also be more settings to tweak, so the game plays to your liking.

Source: Engadget