The Sift Timeline
Every confirmed announcement, release and change related to The Sift, with the evidence behind each entry. This page is evergreen and is updated when new facts are officially confirmed.
Confirmed Events
| 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. |
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