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Minecraft Reveals The Sift, Its First New Dimension in Over 14 Years

Mojang plans for the Sift to debut in Minecraft Dungeons II before it reaches Java and Bedrock in 2027, signaling a major expansion of the game’s core world.

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Overview

  • Mojang announced The Sift during Minecraft Live on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, calling it a vibrant new reality with distinct biomes, unique mobs, and novel gameplay rules.
  • Players will get first access to a playable version of the Sift when Minecraft Dungeons II launches on Sept. 29, 2026, across major platforms and on Game Pass.
  • The Sift is scheduled to arrive in Minecraft Java and Bedrock in 2027, but Mojang has not yet explained how Dungeons II’s rifts, hazards, or other mechanics will map onto the main game.
  • Minecraft Live also revealed an upcoming Ice Caves game drop that adds a rare underground cold biome and a new Frozen Zombie that can throw ice balls used to craft freezing potions.
  • The Sift announcement is part of a broader push that includes Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct. 27, 2026, new Marketplace sound packs for creators, and a Minecraft World at Chessington opening in 2027.