Minecraft Minecoins Become Platform-Locked on Nintendo Devices Starting Oct 2026
Starting Oct 27, 2026, Minecoins bought on Nintendo devices will be usable only on Nintendo systems, while coins bought on other platforms won’t work on Nintendo devices after that date. Existing Minecoins move to a Legacy Wallet and remain usable across compatible platforms with no expiry; new purchases on Nintendo devices will go to a Nintendo Wallet, and some newer retail cards may drop Nintendo support—so always check packaging for platform compatibility before buying or redeeming.