Minecraft Dungeons II Confirmed Fall 2026 — 6 Years After the Franchise Hit 25 Million Players

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Mojang Studios and co-developer Double Eleven officially announced Minecraft Dungeons II on March 21, 2026, during Minecraft Live. The sequel to the 2020 action-RPG dungeon crawler is set to launch in Fall 2026 across PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. It will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.

The original Minecraft Dungeons launched on May 26, 2020 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch. Developed in the style of classic dungeon crawlers like Diablo, it went on to reach 25 million players across all platforms before Mojang ended active development in September 2023. The sequel, internally codenamed “Spicewood,” picks up where that story left off — with a new unnamed threat descending on the world players saved in the original. Explore the timeline, confirmed platforms, and every detail known so far in the interactive guide below.

🎮 Minecraft Live — March 21, 2026

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Dungeons II

Officially Announced · Fall 2026 · All Major Platforms

Mojang Studios · Double Eleven · Announced at Minecraft Live, March 21, 2026 · Fall 2026 Launch

By the Numbers

Key facts from the official announcement and original game’s history

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2026

Launch Year

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Player Co-op

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25M

Dungeons 1 Players

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Years Since Part 1

Minecraft Dungeons II — Official Screenshot from Steam, 2026

Official screenshot from the Minecraft Dungeons II Steam store page · Mojang Studios / Xbox Game Studios, 2026

Pick Your Platform

Dungeons II arrives on five platforms simultaneously — tap one to see what’s confirmed for it

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Xbox Series X|S

Day 1 Game Pass

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PC (Steam & MS Store)

Day 1 Game Pass

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PlayStation 5

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Nintendo Switch

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Nintendo Switch 2

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Minecraft Dungeons II — Project Spicewood official art, 2026

Minecraft Dungeons II official art, internally codenamed “Spicewood” · Minecraft Wiki / Mojang Studios

The Dungeons Story So Far

From launch in 2020 to the sequel announcement in 2026 — tap each chapter to expand

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May 26, 2020

Minecraft Dungeons Launches on Four Platforms

The original Minecraft Dungeons launched on PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch — a top-down, isometric action-RPG developed by Mojang Studios and Double Eleven, set in the Minecraft universe with gameplay inspired by classic dungeon crawlers like Diablo. In the NPD US sales chart for May 2020, it ranked 15th in monthly software sales. Despite a modest chart debut, its co-op format built a strong player base over time.

2020 – 2022

Six DLC Packs, Seasons & 25 Million Players

Mojang released six paid DLC expansion packs between July 2020 and July 2021 — Jungle Awakens, Creeping Winter, Howling Peaks, Flames of the Nether, Hidden Depths, and Echoing Void. Three free seasonal content updates followed in 2021–2022 (Cloudy Climb, Luminous Night, Fauna Faire), adding roguelike modes and progression systems. A free update also introduced crossplay across platforms. The final content patch, version 1.17, landed in November 2022.

September 28, 2023

Mojang Ends Development — 25M Players Reached

Mojang officially announced the end of development for Minecraft Dungeons on September 28, 2023 — coinciding with the five-year anniversary of the game’s original announcement. The studio confirmed that version 1.17 (released November 2022) was the final update, and that the team had “now moved on to new projects.” At that point, the game had reached 25 million players across all platforms. In its note to fans, Mojang described the project as one that had “exceeded our wildest dreams.”

Early 2025

Sequel Leaks Under Codename “Project Spicewood”

In early 2025, leaks under the codename “Project Spicewood” surfaced online, with in-game screenshots and area names that pointed clearly to a Minecraft Dungeons sequel. Leaked area names included Honeycomb Fields, Desert, Forest, and Town zones with multiple points of interest. No official confirmation from Mojang or Xbox was issued at the time. The Minecraft Wiki notes development of the sequel “probably began before 2026 and after late 2023.”

March 21, 2026

Minecraft Dungeons II — Official Reveal at Minecraft Live

Mojang Studios officially announced Minecraft Dungeons II at Minecraft Live 2026. A cinematic announcement trailer was released — no gameplay footage was shown. The Steam wishlist page went live on the same day. The game is confirmed for Fall 2026 across Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC (Steam and Microsoft Store). It will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one.

Fall 2026

Minecraft Dungeons II — Launch Window

No specific release date has been announced. Mojang has indicated more details will be shared in the coming months. The game is published by Xbox Game Studios on Windows and Xbox platforms, and by Mojang Studios on all other platforms — the same split as the original. It is internally codenamed “Spicewood,” as identified in Minecraft.net media files.

What’s Been Confirmed

Every detail officially known about Minecraft Dungeons II at the time of announcement

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New Locations

The official description confirms “never-before-seen locations” in the Minecraft universe. Pre-release leaks from early 2025 referenced zones including Honeycomb Fields, Desert, and Forest — but these have not been officially confirmed by Mojang.

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New Enemies & Bosses

A new and unnamed threat forms the central conflict of the sequel. The announcement trailer shows new enemy types, including what the Minecraft Wiki identifies as a new sculk-type enemy.

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Co-op for Up to 4 Players

The co-op format returns. Mojang’s official description states players can tackle the adventure “alone or with allies” — and the original supported up to four players locally or online, a format expected to continue in the sequel.

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Ancient City Portal

The announcement trailer shows the Ancient City portal flickering and active — a significant visual detail noted by the Minecraft Wiki. Community discussion has centred on whether this points to a new dimension or underground realm, but Mojang has made no official statement on this yet.

Community Observation

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Game Pass from Day One

Minecraft Dungeons II is confirmed to arrive on Xbox Game Pass — including Xbox Cloud Gaming — from the day it launches. This applies to both the console and PC Game Pass tiers.

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PC System Requirements

The Steam store page lists minimum specs including an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 or AMD Radeon RX 560 (or equivalent), with at least 2GB of VRAM. Full system requirements are listed on the Steam page.

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What Was Announced — And What Comes Next

Minecraft Dungeons II was announced at Minecraft Live on March 21, 2026, by Mojang Studios and co-developer Double Eleven. The game is set for a Fall 2026 release across Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC, with day-one availability on Xbox Game Pass. No specific release date, pricing, or gameplay footage was shared at the time of the announcement.

The announcement covered a new unnamed threat, never-before-seen locations, the return of up to four-player co-op, and an Ancient City portal visible in the cinematic trailer. Mojang has indicated further details will be shared in the months leading up to launch. The original Minecraft Dungeons ended development in September 2023 after reaching 25 million players over three years.

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