Minecraft Live 2025: Switch 2 Release, Dungeons II, and a Real-Life Theme Park Expansion

• by Shimanta Das
• September 27, 2026

Minecraft Live returned with a jam-packed virtual event, delivering news for fans across games, content creators, and real-world experiences. The biggest headline: Minecraft is officially coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on October 27. This native version promises enhanced performance and portability, giving players a fresh way to build, explore, and survive on Nintendo’s next-gen hardware. As always, Minecraft Live remains a global virtual event, accessible worldwide and packed with announcements multiple times a year.

On the spin-off front, Mojang offered an extended look at Minecraft Dungeons II, the sequel to the well-received action RPG. The gameplay stays true to the original’s core dungeon-crawling loop but introduces welcome changes. Most notably, the ability to jump adds a new layer of mobility and combat strategy. Armor has also been reworked: it’s now split into the main game’s traditional four pieces, plus talismans for passive abilities, making gear customization more interesting and deep. Given that Minecraft Dungeons was the standout among the two major spin-offs, this sequel is shaping up to be a worthy follow-up.

Beyond digital worlds, Merlin Entertainment revealed two major additions to Minecraft World at Chessington World of Adventures. The Minecraft Hotel and a Minecraft Rollercoaster are set to bring the blocky universe to life like never before. These attractions mark a significant expansion of the real-life theme park, offering fans an immersive way to step inside the game. With the Switch 2 launch, Dungeons II gameplay, and theme park news, Minecraft Live proved once again why it’s a must-watch event for the community.