Minecraft is adding Joy-Con 2 mouse controls to its Nintendo Switch 2 version, addressing a control limitation noted by early reviewers.
Beta Testing Mouse Support
The feature is currently available in a closed beta build, allowing players to utilize mouse controls with either the left or right controller. The current implementation includes adjustable settings for both camera and cursor sensitivity. Button configurations allow players to place blocks using the ZL button, while breaking and selecting blocks are mapped to the ZR button. The full button layout can also be customized within the game settings.
While mouse support is limited to the testing phase, an official update will bring the feature to the public build of Minecraft at a later date.
Because the game first started life on PC and is played with keyboard and mouse, using Joy-Con 2 mouse mode controls feels natural for those who have spent a lot of time with the game on PC. Previous versions on Nintendo consoles relied entirely on traditional gamepad controls, which players had to get accustomed to without the benefit of a mouse setup.
Performance and Upgrades
The console version includes Visuals and Performance modes, alongside an uncapped frame rate option and Vibrant Visuals support for enhanced lighting and shadows. Sunrises are more vivid, water reflects, and forests become shaded. Players can also explore a custom Mario-themed world in the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack with Vibrant Visuals enabled.
Digital owners of the original Nintendo Switch version can access a free upgrade until the end of January 2027, while physical copy owners qualify for a discount on the Ultimate Collection upgrade. Realms Plus allows users to connect with millions of players on community servers or join a private server with up to 10 friends, and previous worlds can be carried over so users can pick up right where they left off.