Minecraft confirms The Sift as fourth dimension, planned for 2027

• According to reports, The Sift is the first new dimension since The End in 2011, making it the game’s fourth official dimension.
• Mojang has not shared an exact release date yet and has only mentioned new biomes, mobs, and new ways to play and explore.

What happened

During Minecraft Live on September 26, 2026, Mojang introduced The Sift as a new dimension for Minecraft. The official Minecraft account also shared the announcement on X with the message: “Brave a new dimension in #DungeonsII: The Sift!”, confirming the name and its link to the show.

Multiple sources place The Sift alongside the Overworld, the Nether, and The End as Minecraft’s fourth dimension. GameSpot notes that The End was the last new dimension in 2011, making The Sift the first addition in more than 14 years.

Based on the available information, The Sift is planned for 2027 on both Java Edition and Bedrock Edition. Mojang has not given a fixed release date and only said the expansion should add new biomes, mobs, and extra ways to play and explore.

The reporting also ties The Sift to Minecraft Dungeons II, though the exact relationship between that version and the base game has not been fully explained. Xbox boss Asha Sharma called the announcement on X “our first new dimension in more than 14 years” and also referenced more than 300,000 new players per day.

Background

Minecraft has three established dimensions according to the reports: the Overworld, the Nether, and The End. The Sift is described by Mojang and multiple outlets as a new fourth dimension being added to that lineup.

Details remain limited for now. Mojang has spoken about new biomes, mobs, and ways to play and explore, but has not provided a concrete technical breakdown. It is also not yet clear how players will access The Sift or how large a role the dimension will play in the game.

Another open question is the naming around Minecraft Dungeons II. Posts and video metadata use that title alongside The Sift, but the sources do not fully clarify whether it is the final official name or mainly a marketing label for the announcement.

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Sources

• Eurogamer: reporting on The Sift as a new Minecraft dimension
• GameSpot: reporting on the first new dimension in more than 14 years
• Official Minecraft post on X
• Post by Xbox boss Asha Sharma on X