# Minecraft Is Getting Joy-Con Mouse Controls On Switch 2 In A Future Update

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/minecraft-is-getting-joy-con-mouse-controls-on-switch-2-in-a-future-update/
- Published: 2026-11-15T06:30:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T07:20:37+00:00
- Original publisher: Nintendo Life
- Original article: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2026/11/minecraft-is-getting-joy-con-mouse-controls-on-switch-2-in-a-future-update
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming, Software, Technology

## Key points

- Joy-Con 2 mouse controls are in development for Minecraft on Switch 2.
- The feature is currently available in a closed beta.
- No public release date has been announced.

## Summary

Minecraft’s Switch 2 version is set to gain Joy-Con 2 mouse controls in a future update, addressing a feature missing from the game at launch. The controls are available in a closed beta, but the wider release date has not been announced.

Players can use either Joy-Con as a mouse, adjust cursor and camera sensitivity, and change the button layout. ZL places blocks, while ZR breaks and selects them. Digital Switch owners can claim a free Switch 2 upgrade until the end of January 2027; physical-copy owners can get a discount on the Ultimate Collection upgrade.

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