SEP 29
LAUNCHES 2026
Your build companion for
DUNGEONS2BUILD Minecraft Dungeons II · launching
- Windows
- Xbox Series X|S
- PlayStation 5
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
The Game
Official description
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A new threat stirs, ready to descend upon the land and its inhabitants to cause unspeakable mayhem. Become a hero and take on foes unlike anything you’ve faced before, journey through long-forgotten locations, and clash with the forces of evil once more.
— Official store listing
Platforms & editions
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- Windows
- Xbox Series X|S
- PlayStation 5
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Standard Edition
- The base game.
- Deluxe Edition
- The base game plus two DLCs, four hero skins, the Soul Cape and the Blub pet.
Specifications
- Developers
- Mojang Studios, Double Eleven
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
- Unreal Engine
- Genre
- Action RPG dungeon crawler
- Players
- Single-player and up to four-player co-op
- Global release
- September 29, 2026
- Announced
- Minecraft Live, March 21, 2026
- Gameplay reveal
- Xbox Games Showcase, June 7, 2026
What's New
New since Minecraft Dungeons (2020).
Built on Unreal Engine
A new engine and a new art style, a full visual step up from the 2020 original.
A jump ability
Heroes can jump for the first time, opening up traversal and combat spacing.
Four-piece armor
Armor is split into four individual slots instead of one, so loadouts get deeper.
Talismans
A new gear type that grants passive effects on top of your weapons and armor.
Reworked inventory
An improved inventory menu plus quality-of-life fixes throughout.
A new threat
An all-new story tied to Minecraft’s Deep Dark and Ancient Cities.
The Biomes
Heroes travel to The Sift, a new dimension. 5 biomes revealed so far.
Traveling to
Rainy Plains
Traveling to
Howling Woods
Traveling to
Frozen Highlands
Traveling to
Honeycomb Fields
Traveling to
Squid Coast
The Bosses
The Twisted Warden
The Copper Monstrosity
Select Edition
Standard Edition
The base game.
Deluxe Edition
The base game plus two DLCs, four hero skins, the Soul Cape and the Blub pet.
Pre-order bonus
Steve and Alex hero skins
The Twisted Chicken pet
The Twisted Cape
Questions
When does Minecraft Dungeons II release?
September 29, 2026, on every platform on the same day. Mojang has not announced an exact unlock time yet.
What platforms is it on?
Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Is there co-op?
Yes. Up to four players can team up, online or locally in couch co-op.
Does Minecraft Dungeons II have crossplay?
Yes. Online co-op supports cross-play between platforms. Cross-progression has not been announced.
Do I need to have played the first Minecraft Dungeons?
No. It is a direct sequel with an all-new story, but it stands on its own.
What is new compared to the first game?
A new Unreal Engine and art style, a jump ability, four-piece armor, talismans with passive effects, a reworked inventory, and a new story tied to the Deep Dark.
Which editions are there?
A Standard Edition and a Deluxe Edition that adds two DLCs, four hero skins, the Soul Cape and the Blub pet. Pre-ordering either edition before September 28, 2026 also gets Steve and Alex skins, the Twisted Chicken pet and the Twisted Cape.
How much does Minecraft Dungeons II cost?
On the US Xbox Store the Standard Edition is $29.99 and the Deluxe Edition is $49.99. Prices vary by region and store.
Is Minecraft Dungeons II on Game Pass?
Yes. It launches day one on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass, and supports Xbox Play Anywhere: buy once, play on Xbox and PC.
What are the PC system requirements?
Minimum: Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G, 8 GB of RAM, and a GeForce GTX 1050 or Radeon RX 560 with 2 GB of VRAM (DirectX 11).
Sources: official game page, gameplay systems article, Xbox Wire and the Xbox Store. Checked .
Tools
A gear database, enchant planner, build lab and tier list go live once there's real in-game data to verify. No guesses, no invented stats.
Locked. Gear DatabaseUnlocks Sep 29
Locked. Enchant PlannerUnlocks Sep 29
Locked. Build LabUnlocks Sep 29
Locked. Tier ListUnlocks Sep 29