The recently announced new update for the Switch version, Chase the Skies, allows players to explore, build, and glide around the Overworld on new mounts. If the idea of this new update was good enough for new content to be generated, the conversation quickly diverged into why there was not a Switch 2 variation.
The announcement from Nintendo and Mojang introduced the features of rideable mobs and enhanced exploration, among others. Then the players were not happy with the update; in fact, the debate raged on on whether or not the game was already being ported to the speculated Switch 2. There came a fair number of replies calling for higher performance, bigger world limits, even mouse support on this next-gen console.
Another player, @Jadenfire, shared his opinion very bluntly: “It’s not good to play this game on Nintendo Switch 1 or 2. It’s the worst version of them all, iOS or Android being better. No Switch 2 Support.” The sentiments were echoed by others, with @imZ3727A7VZ7O7V almost begging: “Please remove the 2GB file limit on the Switch 2 version as this prevented many of us from downloading all of our purchased packs.”
Technically speaking, these are valid complaints. In comparison to other platforms it came out on, the Switch version of Minecraft has always been notorious for its performance and trouble issues. This 2GB world size limit has always been a sour issue. It restricts players in their creative potential with creating very big worlds. And rumors of an imminent Switch 2 release only fuel these players’ doubts about why Mojang has yet to release anything with regard to next-gen enhancements.
Another group of gamers have just been swept up in content, with one brave soul, @altairic, tweeting, “Seeing a rideable ghast is so crazy to me.” So even for the ones loving the update, the big question remains: When will Minecraft be graced with a Switch 2 version?
The clamour for a Switch 2 version, however, is not just for visual enhancements. There are a ton of general fixes its players want for it—higher world limitations, superior performance, maybe cross-platform features which its brothers already enjoy. At present, the Switch edition seems to be the black sheep of the Minecraft family, and players hope the next console can finally do something about it.
Hence, Chase the Skies manages to pack a few new things for players on the Switch, yet that burning question still lingers: are we getting a next-gen upgrade, or is the Switch going to continue being held back for quite some time? Until now, all one can do is continue gliding across the Overworld—and possibly throw a few crossed fingers for that Switch 2 announcement soon.
