Status timeline — known, planned and unknown
Launch scheduled Sep 29, 2026: Mojang published the Dungeons II gameplay reveal and launch date for that separate game. Availability may vary by platform and region. Current first-party store messaging is recorded in the official status source.
Planned: Minecraft LIVE announced the Sift for Java and Bedrock in 2027. This is an official target, not a confirmed exact release day.
Unknown: Mojang has not given a Java or Bedrock month, snapshot or preview date, update number, or final feature list in the checked sources. No community mod release is evidence of the vanilla schedule.
Java and Bedrock
The September 2026 Minecraft LIVE recap says the Sift is coming to both Minecraft Java and Bedrock “next year,” meaning 2027. It does not give a specific update number, snapshot date, or release day. Treat dates circulated elsewhere as unconfirmed unless Mojang publishes them.
Minecraft Dungeons II
Minecraft Dungeons II is scheduled to launch on September 29, 2026. Availability may vary by platform and region. The checked first-party game pages still offer pre-orders, so current play availability is unverified. The official gameplay trailer identifies the Sift as its new dimension. Use the official game listing for purchase or play status.
Playable community releases
A fan-made Java mod is already available from its author. Its release dates and Minecraft version numbers are listed in our version checker and do not predict the official vanilla release.