Minecraft Live on September 26, 2026, had one standout reveal: The Sift, a new dimension planned for Minecraft Java and Bedrock in 2027. Mojang also showed more of Minecraft Dungeons II, previewed new content for the main game, and shared plans for creators, a London attraction and community events.
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The Sift is coming to Minecraft in 2027
The Sift will appear first in Minecraft Dungeons II, then come to the main game’s Java and Bedrock editions in 2027. Mojang described it as the first new dimension added to Minecraft in more than 14 years.
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Minecraft Dungeons II launches September 29
Minecraft Dungeons II is scheduled to launch on September 29, 2026. The preview introduced an interconnected world, replacing the first game’s separate, level-based missions, and showed players entering the Sift through rifts.
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Ice caves and a frozen zombie are on the way
The next Minecraft game drop will bring ice caves to cold biomes, along with a new frozen zombie variant. Mojang also announced Sound Effects Packs for the Marketplace, planned for later in 2026.
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Minecraft World is planned for London in 2027
Minecraft World is set to open at Chessington World of Adventures Resort near London in 2027. Plans include a Minecraft rollercoaster and a hotel.
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Creator plans, education and a community challenge
Mojang said it wants to make it easier for people to become Minecraft creators and share what they make.
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For a community challenge, players were asked to help reach a target of 50 million straw beds and 200 million cushions, with in-game rewards tied to the effort.
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Switch 2 date and after-show
Minecraft’s Nintendo Switch 2 release was reported for October 27, 2026.
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12 The event also included an after-show with gameplay demonstrations.
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Taken together, the announcements span the main game, its spin-off, creator content and real-world experiences. The biggest change for players to watch is The Sift’s planned arrival in Java and Bedrock in 2027; the specific rollout details were not included in the available announcements.
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