Minecraft Dungeons II is out now as of September 29, 2026. Mojang Studios and Double Eleven’s sequel to the dungeon-crawler hits Xbox Series X|S, Windows (including Steam), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 — and it lands day one on Xbox Game Pass (console, PC, and cloud).
If you searched for the release date, platforms, or whether it is on Game Pass, this is the launch roundup: what ships today, what is new versus the first game, and who should jump in first.
Release date, platforms, and Game Pass
Official materials confirm a September 29, 2026 launch (widely listed at 08:00 UTC). Supported platforms include:
- Xbox Series X|S and Xbox on PC (Xbox Play Anywhere)
- Windows / Steam
- PlayStation 5
- Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2
Xbox also lists the game for day-one Game Pass under Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, including cloud play where available. Pre-order bonuses (Twisted cape, Twisted Chicken pet, and hero skins) ended September 28 — launch-day buyers should not expect those exclusives unless they already redeemed them.
What’s new: the Sift, gear, jumping, and co-op
The big narrative hook is the Sift, a new dimension reached through rifts opening across the Overworld. Official gameplay deep-dives also highlight systems that change how the sequel plays compared with the original Minecraft Dungeons:
- Interconnected world: large regions with settlements, events, and points of interest instead of only isolated mission maps from a camp table.
- Expanded loadouts: combat slots grow from 6 to 12; armor splits into helmet, chestplate, leggings, and boots; new talismans add passive bonuses.
- Jumping: heroes can jump for exploration and combat (plus the classic dodge roll).
- Enchanting: collect enchantment books into a personal library and apply them at an enchantsmith, then upgrade them over time.
- Co-op: up to four players via couch co-op, online cross-play, mixed co-op, matchmaking, and party codes.
- Ranged ammo: projectile weapons use unlimited ammo that recharges automatically.
You do not need to finish the first Minecraft Dungeons to start II, though returning players on the same Microsoft account can unlock the Hero Cape (usable in Dungeons II and in Minecraft Java & Bedrock) by logging into II before December 31, 2026.
Editions and extras worth knowing
The Deluxe Edition bundles the base game with exclusive cosmetics (Soul Cape, Blub pet, Fancy Hero skins) plus DLC 1 and 2 when those packs release. For free-to-try players, Game Pass is the cheapest way to sample day-one content without buying the full retail SKU up front.
Who should play on day one
- Game Pass subscribers who want a co-op dungeon crawler tonight without another purchase.
- Fans of the original curious about the Sift, jumping, and deeper buildcrafting.
- Families and couch co-op groups who want local + online mixed parties up to four.
- Switch / Switch 2 owners looking for a portable loot-and-slash Minecraft spin-off at launch.
Official details: About Minecraft Dungeons II, the gameplay systems deep-dive, and the Xbox Game Pass listing.
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