Minecraft Dungeons II 2026

About

It is on Game Pass Ultimate, PC. On Steam, 63% of 10,189 player reviews are positive (Mixed). 662 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 1,838 in the last 30 days. It is Playable on Steam Deck.

Drop the pickaxe, grab a sword, and charge into a thrilling new adventure in Minecraft Dungeons II. Journey through unexplored lands and mysterious locations, in a quest to stop a new evil from causing chaos in not one, but two worlds! Clash with menacing foes in explosive encounters and fight your way through hordes of mobs that will do everything in their power to stop you from saving the day.

Story

Following the historic defeat of the Arch-Illager, a fragile peace settles over the blocky landscapes of the Overworld. However, this tranquility is shattered when a rogue faction of surviving Illagers uncovers a dormant underground gateway hidden deep within ancient ruins. By activating the portal, they breach a surreal, uncharted dimension known as "The Sift," tapping into its boundless, mystical soul energy. Harnessing this dark power, the enemy leaders mutate into three god-like entities—the Prime Enchanter, the Grand Illusioner, and the Supreme Evoker—and form the formidable Illager High Council. Armed with soul magic capable of corrupting native wildlife and tearing reality apart with unpredictable rifts, the Council launches a full-scale conquest of the surface. Players must take up arms, venture into the dangerous, teal-colored depths of the Sift, and dismantle the High Council before the corruption completely consumes the Overworld.

What is happening now

Minecraft Dungeons II is an action RPG that returns players to the series' dungeon-crawling formula, supporting both solo and cooperative play across multiple platforms. The sequel launches September 29, 2026, on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and S, Nintendo Switch (both the original and Switch 2), and PC. Preorders are currently available through multiple editions, though details on what distinguishes each tier remain limited in available coverage. As the release date approaches, expect more information on new features, enemy variety, and progression systems that differentiate this entry from the original Minecraft Dungeons experience.