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Minecraft Dungeons II’s New Dimension Coming to Minecraft Java & Bedrock Edition

Mojang announced during Minecraft Live that a new dimension called The Sift is coming to Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions in 2027. The Sift first debuts in Minecraft Dungeons II, which released on September 29 across Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC. This content drop marks the first new dimension introduced to the core Minecraft franchise in over fourteen years. Players exploring the new area will encounter a distinct ecosystem featuring dedicated creatures and unique rules. Microsoft confirmed the cross-over plan during the broadcast, extending the dimension from the spin-off title into the main sandbox game.

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  • ✓ Mojang announced during Minecraft Live that The Sift will come to Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions in 2027.
  • ✓ Minecraft Dungeons II launched on September 29 on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC.
  • ✓ The Sift is the first new dimension introduced to Minecraft in over 14 years.
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Mojang officially announced that The Sift dimension from Minecraft Dungeons II will expand into Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions in 2027.

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  1. Minecraft Sift Dimension Headed to Java and Bedrock in 2027

    Mojang announced during Minecraft Live that a new dimension called The Sift is coming to Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions in 2027. The Sift first debuts in Minecraft Dungeons II, which released on September 29 across Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC. This content drop marks the first new dimension introduced to the core Minecraft franchise in over fourteen years. Players exploring the new area will encounter a distinct ecosystem featuring dedicated creatures and unique rules. Microsoft confirmed the cross-over plan during the broadcast, extending the dimension from the spin-off title into the main sandbox game.

    Why it matters

    Minecraft has historically received major updates through game drops and periodic live events rather than entirely new dimensions, making the addition of The Sift a notable expansion. Minecraft Dungeons II launched on September 29 with a price of $29.99 for the base version, bringing the new environment to players ahead of its 2027 arrival in the core Java and Bedrock editions.

    What is confirmed

    • Mojang announced during Minecraft Live that The Sift will come to Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions in 2027.
    • Minecraft Dungeons II launched on September 29 on Xbox, PlayStation, Switch, and PC.
    • The Sift is the first new dimension introduced to Minecraft in over 14 years.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Critics are split by audience regarding the overall reception of Minecraft Dungeons II.

    What to watch next

    • Further official gameplay reveals or release timing details from Mojang regarding The Sift update for Java and Bedrock editions ahead of 2027.
    Sources used for this update (15)
    1. minecraft.net — Minecraft Live: September 2026 Recap
    2. XBOX Wire — Minecraft Dungeons II’s New Dimension Coming to Minecraft Java & Bedrock Edition
    3. IGN — Minecraft Confirms Ice Caves as Next Game Drop, Adds Frozen Zombies, Ice Balls, and More
    4. nintendoeverything.com — Minecraft announces Sift, the game’s first new dimension in over 14 years
    5. Neowin — The Sift is Minecraft's first new dimension in 15 years, coming in 2027
    6. Windows Central — Minecraft Live 2026 was stacked — here’s the full rundown of new features, including its first new dimension in 14 years
    7. shattered.io — Minecraft's Sift: New Dimension Explained [2026]
    8. The Verge — The Sift is coming to Minecraft in 2027
    9. Kotaku — Everything We Saw At Minecraft Live, Including The First New Dimension In 15 Years
    10. www.ibtimes.sg — Meet the Sift: Minecraft Dungeons II Unveils First New Dimension in 14 Years
    11. www.martincid.com — Minecraft Dungeons II Launches, and Its Best Idea Is Already Headed for Minecraft Itself
    12. news.xbox.com — Minecraft Dungeons II’s New Dimension Coming to Minecraft Java & Bedrock Edition
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