The Sift Minecraft Release Date
The Sift does not have one single release date. Each Minecraft product has its own confirmed schedule, and mixing them together would be misleading — so they are listed separately below.
Minecraft Dungeons II Release
Minecraft Dungeons II is the first game where players can enter The Sift. Rifts appear throughout its interconnected world and can transport players to the dimension.
Java Edition Status
Bedrock Edition Status
What Has Mojang Confirmed?
- The Sift is a new Minecraft dimension.
- It first appears in Minecraft Dungeons II, launching September 29, 2026.
- The Sift is coming to Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition in 2027.
- In Minecraft Dungeons II, rifts transport players to The Sift.
- Two Sift areas are publicly named: Meadow and Carapace.
What Is Still Unknown?
- Exact release dates for Java Edition and Bedrock Edition.
- Whether Java and Bedrock will receive The Sift simultaneously.
- The final access method for Java and Bedrock Edition.
- Any snapshot, preview, or beta schedule featuring The Sift.
Any page or video claiming an exact Java or Bedrock release date is going beyond what Mojang has officially announced.
Release Timeline
| Date | Event | What changed | Evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | The Sift gameplay trailer published | Minecraft published a gameplay trailer confirming that players enter The Sift through rifts in Minecraft Dungeons II. | |
| August 31, 2026 | Dungeons II gameplay systems detailed | Minecraft documented the interconnected world, quests, co-op, jumping, expanded gear and enchanting systems used across Dungeons II. | |
| September 26, 2026 | Official details published | Minecraft and Xbox published details identifying The Sift as a new dimension, confirming its Minecraft Dungeons II debut and announcing Java and Bedrock plans for 2027. | |
| September 28, 2026 | Sift exploration details published | Xbox Wire published hands-on details about repeatable rifts, fast travel, guidance and respawn systems across the Overworld and The Sift. | |
| September 29, 2026 | Minecraft Dungeons II launch | Minecraft Dungeons II is scheduled to launch, marking the first playable appearance of The Sift. | |
| 2027 | Java and Bedrock release window | The Sift is announced for Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. Exact dates and final access mechanics have not been announced. |
Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Sift come out?
The Sift first appears in Minecraft Dungeons II, launching September 29, 2026. Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition follow in 2027.
Is there a single release date for The Sift?
No. Each edition has its own schedule: Minecraft Dungeons II launches on September 29, 2026, while Java Edition and Bedrock Edition are announced for 2027 without exact dates.
Has Mojang confirmed a Java Edition release date?
Only the release year: 2027. No exact date, snapshot, or beta schedule has been announced for Java Edition.
Will Java and Bedrock get The Sift at the same time?
Unknown. Mojang announced both editions for 2027 but has not confirmed whether they receive The Sift simultaneously.
Sources
- Minecraft LIVE September 2026 recapMinecraft · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
- The Sift and Minecraft Dungeons IIXbox Wire · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
- Minecraft Dungeons II: The Sift, New Mechanics, Better Exploration, and MoreXbox Wire · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
- Minecraft Dungeons II Gameplay TrailerMinecraft · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
- New gameplay systems in Minecraft Dungeons IIMinecraft · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
- How Minecraft Dungeons II's Interconnected World Makes Every Journey an AdventureXbox Wire · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
- About Minecraft Dungeons IIMinecraft · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
Last updated: 2026-09-29Last verified: 2026-09-29