Minecraft Dungeons II: Release Date, Platforms, and Everything We Know
Six years after the original turned Minecraft into a couch-friendly action RPG, Mojang has made it official: Minecraft Dungeons II is real, it has a date, and it is coming to practically everything you can play games on. Here is everything confirmed so far.
The release date: September 29, 2026
Minecraft Dungeons II was revealed during Minecraft Live 2026 with a gameplay trailer and an initial "fall 2026" window. The specific date firmed up in early June, when store listings confirmed a launch of September 29, 2026. The platform list is refreshingly complete for day one: Steam, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. Notably, that makes it one of the bigger third-party releases confirmed for Nintendo's new console this fall.
What kind of game is it?
Like the 2020 original, Dungeons II is an isometric action RPG — the loot-and-fight formula of classic dungeon crawlers, wrapped in Minecraft's blocky look and forgiving enough for younger players to join in. Mojang describes a "fresh-yet-familiar" world of unexplored lands and mysterious locations, where disorder is brewing across the biomes: restless mobs, strange events, and whispers of a threat unlike anything the Overworld has faced before.
The loop should feel instantly familiar to fans of the first game. You build your perfect hero from the gear you find along the way, including:
- Weapons and armor collected from high-stakes encounters
- Artifacts and talismans that grant special abilities
- Other legendary gear scattered through never-before-seen locations
At Minecraft Live, Mojang also teased a first look at a fearsome new enemy — the studio is keeping the villain's identity under wraps for now.
Editions and pre-order bonuses
Pre-ordering the standard edition nets you two hero skins, the Twisted Cape, and a Twisted Chicken pet. A Deluxe edition adds day-one DLC with the Soul Cape, a Blub pet, and four additional hero skins. As always with cosmetic bonuses: nice to have, nothing you need to play.
Why this sequel matters
The original Minecraft Dungeons was Mojang's proof that the Minecraft universe could stretch beyond the sandbox, and it found a huge audience of families and co-op groups before updates wound down. A full sequel — rather than another live-service experiment — suggests Mojang wants a bigger, more polished adventure this time. It also lands in a busy stretch for the franchise: 2026 has already brought the Chaos Cubed game drop, the dappled forest reveal, and a movie sequel announcement, making this one of the most packed years in Minecraft history.
We will update this story as Mojang shares more ahead of the September launch. In the meantime, if blocky adventures are your thing, you can play free browser games on BitPlayZone right now — no downloads needed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Minecraft Dungeons II come out?
Minecraft Dungeons II launches on September 29, 2026, according to official store listings. It was first revealed at Minecraft Live 2026 with a fall 2026 window.
What platforms will Minecraft Dungeons II be on?
It arrives day one on Steam (PC), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Do I need to play the first Minecraft Dungeons?
No. Mojang describes a fresh world and a brand-new threat, so newcomers can start with the sequel. Veterans will recognize the hero-building loop of weapons, armor, artifacts, and talismans.
What do you get for pre-ordering Minecraft Dungeons II?
Pre-orders include two hero skins, the Twisted Cape, and a Twisted Chicken pet. A Deluxe edition adds the Soul Cape, a Blub pet, and four more hero skins as day-one DLC.