Mojang Studios is testing mouse and keyboard controls for Minecraft on the Nintendo Switch 2, Project N reported. The feature is currently available in a closed beta version of the game.
The new setting allows players to use a mouse with Joy-Con controllers, adding a new control option for the console version. Players can also customize the sensitivity of the cursor and camera through in-game settings.
Specific actions have been adapted for the Joy-Con buttons. Players can place blocks using the ZL button and break them with ZR. The A button enables flight, while B is used to descend. The ZR button can also be used to select blocks, and players can remap these controls if they are not satisfied with the default layout.
It is important to note that the mouse and keyboard controls are only available in the beta version of Minecraft for the Nintendo Switch 2, Project N noted.
The current beta configuration assigns key functions to the Joy-Con buttons. ZL places blocks, and ZR breaks them. The A button activates flight mode, and B lowers the player. ZR also serves to select blocks from the inventory. The game’s settings menu allows players to change this button mapping to suit their preferences.
The version of Minecraft for Nintendo Switch 2 supports the Vibrant Visuals system, which enhances the game’s graphics with improved lighting, shadows, water, and other visual elements.
Players can also transfer worlds from the Nintendo Switch version to the Nintendo Switch 2, allowing them to continue their adventures on the new console. Another highlight is the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack, which includes a themed world based on Super Mario, along with skins and music inspired by the Nintendo franchise.
The mouse and keyboard control feature is currently in a testing phase. Mojang has not announced a release date for the feature to become available in the public version of the game for the Nintendo Switch 2.
- Are mouse and keyboard controls available now for Minecraft on Switch 2?
- No, the feature is currently only available in the closed beta version of the game and has not been released to the public.
- Can I transfer my Minecraft worlds from the original Nintendo Switch to the Switch 2?
- Yes, Mojang has confirmed that players can transfer their existing worlds from the Nintendo Switch version to the Nintendo Switch 2.
- What is the Vibrant Visuals system in Minecraft for Switch 2?
- The Vibrant Visuals system is a graphical enhancement feature that improves lighting, shadows, water, and other visual elements to make the game look more vibrant and detailed.