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The Sift Minecraft: New Dimension Explained
The Sift is Minecraft's new dimension and the first added in more than 14 years. It debuts in Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29, 2026; Java Edition and Bedrock Edition follow in 2027. Find the confirmed release schedule, how entry works, and what Mojang has — and has not — revealed.
Current Availability
Minecraft Dungeons II
Coming SoonSeptember 29, 2026
Release is scheduled for September 29, 2026; the official pages checked today still use pre-release wording, so live availability has not yet been marked as verified.
Minecraft Java Edition
AnnouncedAnnounced for 2027; the final access method has not been confirmed.
Minecraft Bedrock Edition
AnnouncedAnnounced for 2027; the final access method has not been confirmed.
Quick Facts
- Current availability
- Minecraft Dungeons II is scheduled for September 29, 2026; Java and Bedrock are announced for 2027OfficialVerified 2026-09-29
- Name
- The SiftOfficialVerified 2026-09-29
- Type
- Minecraft dimensionOfficialVerified 2026-09-29
- First playable appearance
- Minecraft Dungeons IIOfficialVerified 2026-09-29
- Minecraft Dungeons II release
- September 29, 2026OfficialVerified 2026-09-29
- Java Edition status
- Announced for 2027; final access method not confirmedOfficialVerified 2026-09-29
- Bedrock Edition status
- Announced for 2027; final access method not confirmedOfficialVerified 2026-09-29
- Known areas
- Meadow and CarapaceOfficialVerified 2026-09-29
- Dungeons II access method
- Rifts appear throughout the interconnected worldOfficialVerified 2026-09-29
- Developer
- Mojang StudiosOfficialVerified 2026-09-29
- Last verified
- September 29, 2026OfficialVerified 2026-09-29
Popular Guides
How to Get to The Sift in Minecraft | Entry Guide
How to get to The Sift through rifts in Minecraft Dungeons II, plus the confirmed status of entry in Java Edition and Bedrock Edition.
How to Find Rifts to The Sift in Minecraft Dungeons II
What rifts are in Minecraft Dungeons II, where they appear, and what is officially confirmed about using them to reach The Sift.
Minecraft Sift Portal: What Is Confirmed?
Whether The Sift uses a portal in Minecraft, how access works in Minecraft Dungeons II, and what Mojang has officially confirmed for Java and Bedrock.
Explore The Sift
What Is The Sift?
A clear definition of Minecraft's new dimension and where it appears.
Release Date
Dungeons II, Java and Bedrock schedules — kept strictly separate.
Minecraft Dungeons II
The first playable appearance of The Sift, including rifts and known areas.
Java Edition
Current status of The Sift for Minecraft Java Edition.
Bedrock Edition
Current status of The Sift for Minecraft Bedrock Edition.
Timeline
Every confirmed announcement, release and change, with sources.
Biomes, Mobs, Blocks & Items
Mojang has confirmed that The Sift includes new mobs, blocks, environments and mechanics. Individual entries are only published here once they are officially confirmed or gameplay-verified.
Known Biomes
Mojang has publicly named two Sift areas: Meadow and Carapace. Detailed biome guides will be published once official or gameplay-verified information is available.
OfficialMobs & Creatures
Mojang has briefly shown one mob from The Sift, but its official name, behavior, health and drops have not been announced.
OfficialBlocks & Items
New blocks and items are confirmed for The Sift, but none have been individually revealed. The block and item databases will open after verification.
OfficialJava & Bedrock Status
Latest Updates
Minecraft Dungeons II Exploration Systems Confirmed
Official details about repeatable rifts, fast travel, quests, co-op, gear and navigation in Minecraft Dungeons II.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Sift in Minecraft?
The Sift is a new Minecraft dimension, described as Minecraft's first new dimension in more than 14 years. It first appears in Minecraft Dungeons II, which launches on September 29, 2026.
Is The Sift available now?
The Sift first appears in Minecraft Dungeons II, scheduled to launch on September 29, 2026. It is not yet available in Minecraft Java Edition or Bedrock Edition.
Is The Sift coming to Java Edition?
Yes. Mojang has announced that The Sift will come to Minecraft Java Edition in 2027. The exact date and the final access method have not been confirmed.
Is The Sift coming to Bedrock Edition?
Yes. Mojang has announced that The Sift will come to Minecraft Bedrock Edition in 2027, alongside Java Edition. No specific date has been announced.
How do you enter The Sift?
In Minecraft Dungeons II, rifts appear throughout the interconnected world and can transport players to The Sift. Mojang has not yet explained how players will access The Sift in Java or Bedrock Edition.
Does The Sift use a portal?
Not confirmed. Access in Minecraft Dungeons II works through rifts. Mojang has not announced whether Java or Bedrock Edition will use a portal, a rift, or another method.
Do you need Minecraft Dungeons II to play The Sift?
Minecraft Dungeons II is the first game to include The Sift. Mojang has separately announced The Sift for Minecraft Java Edition and Bedrock Edition in 2027, so those editions are not described as requiring Dungeons II.
Sources & Verification
Every fact on this page is supported by an identified source. Information that has not been officially confirmed is labeled as unknown rather than guessed.
- Minecraft LIVE September 2026 recapMinecraft · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
- The Sift and Minecraft Dungeons IIXbox Wire · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
- Minecraft Dungeons II: The Sift, New Mechanics, Better Exploration, and MoreXbox Wire · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
- Minecraft Dungeons II Gameplay TrailerMinecraft · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
- New gameplay systems in Minecraft Dungeons IIMinecraft · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
- How Minecraft Dungeons II's Interconnected World Makes Every Journey an AdventureXbox Wire · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
- About Minecraft Dungeons IIMinecraft · Official source · Accessed 2026-09-29
Last updated: 2026-09-29Last verified: 2026-09-29