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Minecraft Dungeons II launched on September 29, 2026, introducing a seamless, interconnected world and a new dimension called The Sift. While the game offers improved visuals and exploration, critics note a short campaign and repetitive endgame content.
Mojang has officially revealed 'The Sift,' the first new dimension added to Minecraft in over 14 years. The dimension will debut in the action RPG Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29, 2026, before arriving in the main Java and Bedrock editions in 2027. The Sift features new biomes, including the Meadows and Carapace, along with unique mobs and altered environmental rules. This announcement was made during Minecraft Live 2026, which also highlighted a new frozen cave biome for the main game and the upcoming London theme park.
Minecraft Dungeons II launches on September 29, 2026, introducing a new dimension called The Sift and a larger, interconnected world. The game shifts closer to vanilla Minecraft mechanics, including jumping and separate armor slots, while maintaining its action RPG core. Reviews highlight improved endgame builds but note a short main campaign and repetitive post-game content.
Mojang has officially revealed 'The Sift,' the first new dimension added to Minecraft in over 14 years. The dimension will debut in the action RPG Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29, 2026, before arriving in the base Java and Bedrock editions in 2027. The Sift introduces new biomes, including the Meadows and Carapace, along with unique mobs and altered environmental rules. This major structural update follows a long period of incremental content additions and marks a significant shift in the game's core world structure.
Mojang has officially announced 'The Sift,' the first new dimension added to Minecraft in over 14 years. The dimension will debut in the action RPG Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29, 2026, before arriving in the base Java and Bedrock editions in 2027. The Sift introduces new biomes, including the Meadows and Carapace, along with unique mobs and altered environmental rules. This major structural update follows a long period of incremental content additions and marks a significant shift in the game's core world structure.
Minecraft Live 2026 announced the arrival of The Sift, the game's first new dimension in 15 years, alongside a new ice cave biome and the release of Minecraft Dungeons II. The Sift will debut in Dungeons II on September 29, 2026, before arriving in the main game in 2027. The upcoming game drop introduces frozen zombies and ice crystals, while Mojang also unveiled a new creator platform and a physical theme park in London.
On the Nintendo Switch home screen, Minecraft is now listed as 'Minecraft for Nintendo Switch', fueling rumors that a Switch 2 Edition could be announced soon, though no official date has been revealed.
Minecraft’s latest snapshot (26.3, 7) for Java on PC adds concrete stairs and slabs, finally delivering long-awaited options fans have asked for since 2017. Players can craft the new blocks at a crafting table, and the update is expected to roll out across platforms soon—providing a welcome, if modest, gap-filler for builders.
An ESRB listing for Minecraft on Switch 2 has appeared, rating it E10+ and noting in‑game purchases, which suggests a Switch 2 edition or port may be in the works. There’s no official confirmation yet; the game could also be handled via Switch 1 backward compatibility. The item arrives as Minecraft Live 2026 previews new content, but there is no confirmed Switch 2 announcement.
Microsoft is issuing new @xbox.com email addresses for all Xbox employees (and @mojang.com for Mojang), replacing the default @microsoft.com send-from by default with an opt-out option. The change, part of the 'We are Xbox' branding push, aims to standardize the Xbox identity across internal teams and with partners, while preserving legacy Microsoft aliases.
Mojang has quietly announced Minecraft Dungeons 2 for PS5 in 2026, a Diablo‑style action RPG sequel teased during Minecraft Live with new locations, higher-stakes encounters, and classic voxel dungeon‑crawling, expanding on the series’ loot and camp mechanics.
During Minecraft Live, Mojang unveiled Chaos Cubed, the next drop featuring the Sulfur Cube whose properties shift as it absorbs materials; it will appear with new Sulfur and Cinnabar blocks and the Sulfur Caves biome, with no release date announced yet. The event also teased Minecraft Dungeons 2 and the Tiny Takeover update, due March 24.
Minecraft lead dev Jens 'Jeb' Bergensten says Hytale is polished but would rather play Minecraft, a sentiment echoed by Hypixel’s Simon Collins-Laflamme who notes Hytale still has a long way to go. The piece highlights Hytale’s ongoing Early Access, its modding potential, and planned features like bosses, dungeons, and expanded fantasy worlds as it differentiates itself from Minecraft.
Jump Ship is a unique four-player co-op adventure game being developed by a team of ten, including founders of Hazelight and Mojang. Described as a mix of Sea of Thieves, Left 4 Dead, and FTL, players work together to fly, upgrade, customize, and maintain a single spaceship, engage in ship-to-ship battles, land on planets for on-foot missions, and manage ship functions in an FTL-esque minigame. The game promises intense PvE encounters, dynamic AI, and various mission types, with plans for simultaneous release on PC and Xbox.
Mojang and Blackbird Interactive are halting further development on Minecraft Legends almost a year after its release, with the game set to receive only backend support and a final in-game challenge in January. The decision comes after Blackbird laid off 41 employees last year and canceled several unannounced projects. Mojang plans to focus on other Minecraft spinoffs and bring new experiences to the brand, while the future of Blackbird remains uncertain.