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What Is The Sift in Minecraft?

The Sift is a new Minecraft dimension — the first new dimension added to Minecraft in more than 14 years. It first appears in Minecraft Dungeons II and has been announced for Java Edition and Bedrock Edition in 2027.

What Is The Sift?

The Sift is a new dimension in Minecraft, officially revealed at Minecraft LIVE in September 2026. Mojang describes it as Minecraft’s first new dimension in more than 14 years and confirms it includes new mobs, blocks, environments and mechanics.

The dimension was developed by Mojang Studios and is introduced as part of Minecraft Dungeons II before arriving in the core Minecraft games.

Where Does The Sift Appear?

The Sift is confirmed for three Minecraft products, each on its own schedule. These are separate releases and should not be combined into a single launch date.

Minecraft Dungeons II

Coming Soon

September 29, 2026

Release is scheduled for September 29, 2026; the official pages checked today still use pre-release wording, so live availability has not yet been marked as verified.

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Minecraft Java Edition

Announced

Announced for 2027; the final access method has not been confirmed.

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Minecraft Bedrock Edition

Announced

Announced for 2027; the final access method has not been confirmed.

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How Do You Enter The Sift?

In Minecraft Dungeons II, rifts appear throughout the interconnected world and can transport players to The Sift. This is the only access method Mojang has publicly described so far.

Java and Bedrock access: Not announced. Mojang has not explained how players will reach The Sift in Minecraft Java Edition or Bedrock Edition, and it has not confirmed whether those editions will use rifts, a portal, or another method.

How to enter The SiftHow to find riftsIs there a Sift portal?

Known Areas and Biomes

Two Sift areas have been publicly named by Mojang:

  • Meadow Official
  • Carapace Official

No further biomes or areas have been officially confirmed. Dedicated biome pages will be published once there is verified information beyond a name.

Known Mobs

Mojang has confirmed that The Sift introduces new mobs. No individual mob has been officially named, shown in detail, or documented with verified behavior yet.

Status: Not announced — individual mob pages will be added after official reveals or gameplay verification.

Known Blocks and Mechanics

New blocks, environments and mechanics are confirmed for The Sift. Specific blocks, crafting behavior, and mechanics have not been officially detailed, and nothing should be assumed from Minecraft Dungeons II for the Java or Bedrock versions.

Status: Not announced — the block and mechanic databases will open once facts are verified.

Minecraft Dungeons II

Minecraft Dungeons II launches on September 29, 2026 and is the first place players can enter The Sift. Rifts appear throughout its interconnected world and can transport players to the dimension.

The Sift in Minecraft Dungeons II

Java Edition

Mojang has announced that The Sift will come to Minecraft Java Edition in 2027. No exact date, snapshot, or access method has been confirmed.

Java Edition status

Bedrock Edition

Mojang has announced that The Sift will come to Minecraft Bedrock Edition in 2027, alongside Java Edition. No Preview or beta featuring The Sift has been announced.

Bedrock Edition status

Timeline

  • August 20, 2026: The Sift gameplay trailer published
  • August 31, 2026: Dungeons II gameplay systems detailed
  • September 26, 2026: Official details published
  • September 28, 2026: Sift exploration details published
  • September 29, 2026: Minecraft Dungeons II launch
  • 2027: Java and Bedrock release window

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sift in Minecraft?

The Sift is a new Minecraft dimension, described as Minecraft's first new dimension in more than 14 years. It first appears in Minecraft Dungeons II and is announced for Java Edition and Bedrock Edition in 2027.

What areas are known in The Sift?

Mojang has publicly named two Sift areas: Meadow and Carapace. No further biomes or areas have been officially confirmed.

What mobs are in The Sift?

Mojang has confirmed that The Sift includes new mobs, but no individual mobs have been officially named or detailed yet.

How do you enter The Sift?

In Minecraft Dungeons II, rifts appear throughout the interconnected world and can transport players to The Sift. The access method for Java and Bedrock Edition has not been announced.

When can you play The Sift?

The Sift first becomes playable in Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29, 2026. Java Edition and Bedrock Edition are announced for 2027.

Sources

  1. Minecraft LIVE September 2026 recapMinecraft · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
  2. The Sift and Minecraft Dungeons IIXbox Wire · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
  3. Minecraft Dungeons II: The Sift, New Mechanics, Better Exploration, and MoreXbox Wire · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
  4. Minecraft Dungeons II Gameplay TrailerMinecraft · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
  5. New gameplay systems in Minecraft Dungeons IIMinecraft · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
  6. How Minecraft Dungeons II's Interconnected World Makes Every Journey an AdventureXbox Wire · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
  7. About Minecraft Dungeons IIMinecraft · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29

Last updated: 2026-09-29Last verified: 2026-09-29