Mojang will add The Sift, a fourth dimension, to Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions in 2027. Announced at Minecraft Live’s fall 2026 showcase, the new realm will first appear in Minecraft Dungeons II, giving players an early look at its environments and creatures. Mojang has not yet detailed how players will reach it in Minecraft.
Key takeaways
The announcement marks Minecraft’s first new dimension in more than 14 years, expanding beyond the Overworld, Nether and End. For PC players, The Sift is confirmed for Java Edition as well as Bedrock, though details on its release timing and gameplay in the main game remain limited.
- The Sift arrives in Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions in 2027.
- It debuts in Minecraft Dungeons II, launching September 29, 2026.
- Meadows and Carapace are among its revealed biomes.
- Mojang has not announced how to access The Sift in Minecraft.
A new realm for Minecraft
Mojang described The Sift as a colorful dimension filled with souls, distinct environments and unique mobs. A brief in-development preview showed the dimension in Minecraft, including a glimpse of a resident creature. The studio has not explained how The Sift’s version in Java and Bedrock will differ from its appearance in Dungeons II.
The dimension is expected to introduce new exploration challenges and hazards. Xbox Wire’s announcement also mentions shifting conditions that can affect players and nearby characters, alongside blocks that change how players navigate the realm. The revealed biomes include Meadows and Carapace, while other areas remain under wraps.
Dungeons II offers an early look
The Sift will feature in Minecraft Dungeons II, where strange events disrupt the Overworld and souls begin moving through the world. Unlike the original game’s level-based missions, the sequel features an interconnected world with rifts that can transport players into the new dimension. Dungeons II is scheduled to launch September 29 on PC, consoles and Nintendo Switch platforms.
That release gives players an advance look at some of The Sift’s creatures, blocks and biomes before the dimension reaches the main sandbox game. Mojang has not confirmed whether those elements will carry over unchanged to Java and Bedrock.
More Minecraft updates announced
Minecraft Live also previewed ice caves for a coming game drop. The underground biome will feature icicles, softly glowing ice crystals and a frozen zombie variant that can inflict a freezing effect; some of the zombies can throw ice balls. Mojang additionally confirmed Minecraft’s Nintendo Switch 2 release for October 27, 2026, and said Minecraft World at Chessington World of Adventures in London is planned for 2027.
For PC players, The Sift is the showcase’s biggest long-term gameplay announcement. Mojang says the dimension is coming in 2027, but has not yet shared a specific date or further technical and access details.