Minecoins let you buy content in our in-game store, safely and securely. You can purchase Minecoins in Nintendo eShop. It also enables the portability of Minecoins and in-game store purchases to other devices. ††A Microsoft Account is free and by signing in on device allows Minecraft players on Nintendo Switch to play with others on non-Nintendo devices. There is currently no way for Minecraft: Wii U Edition worlds to transfer to 'Minecraft' (2018) on Nintendo Switch. Players of 'Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition' (2017) will be able to convert their worlds to 'Minecraft' (2018), but should expect the process to take some time.
Existing owners will be able to re-download this version if needed. After June 21st 2018, 'Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition' (2017) will no longer be available for purchase from Nintendo eShop. The registration and linkage of Nintendo Account and acceptance of the Nintendo Account Agreement and Privacy Policy are required.
