Minecraft Dungeons II: release date and platforms
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Mojang Studios and Double Eleven have officially announced the release date for Minecraft Dungeons II: the game arrives on September twenty-ninth, 2026, on five platforms at once.
This is a confirmed date straight from the developers themselves, not a leak or an outside outlet’s guess. Here’s when the game actually releases, which platforms it will run on, who’s making it, and how Minecraft Dungeons II differs from core Minecraft.
When Minecraft Dungeons II releases
The release date for Minecraft Dungeons II is set for September twenty-ninth, 2026. That’s an official, specific date confirmed by the studio itself — not a vague window like “later this year,” but an exact day players can already plan around.
Which platforms the game is coming to
The developers also confirmed the full platform lineup right away. Minecraft Dungeons II isn’t launching on just one or two systems — it’s coming to five at once: Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
That broad day-one lineup means players won’t have to wait long for a port to their console of choice: the Xbox, PlayStation, both generations of Nintendo Switch, and PC versions are all planned simultaneously, rather than a staggered rollout that starts on one platform and reaches the rest later. For a sense of what hardware core Minecraft itself asks for, see our guide to Minecraft system requirements — our sources don’t give specific requirement figures for Dungeons II itself.
It’s also worth noting that the list includes both the original Nintendo Switch and the newer Nintendo Switch 2 — support wasn’t limited to just the newer console generation, and owners of the older model keep access too. We covered what changed for core Minecraft when Nintendo Switch 2 arrived in a separate news piece on the Minecraft release for Nintendo Switch 2.
Who’s developing and publishing the game
Two studios are developing Minecraft Dungeons II: Mojang Studios and Double Eleven. The publisher, though, depends on the platform: Xbox Game Studios publishes the Windows and Xbox versions, while Mojang Studios itself publishes the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 versions. The sources don’t explain the reasoning behind that split in any more detail, so we’re not adding assumptions beyond what’s been officially confirmed.
This is a sequel, not an update
It’s worth being clear here: Minecraft Dungeons II isn’t a new patch or an update to core Minecraft — it’s a direct sequel to the first game in the Minecraft Dungeons series, which exists as its own spin-off separate from the main project. In other words, this is a full sequel to a standalone game, not content that will show up inside regular Minecraft after an update. For more on how Minecraft’s different versions and formats fit together, see our guide to Minecraft’s game versions.
Where the date was announced, and where you can already buy it
The official announcement of the release date was published as an article on minecraft.net — meaning the information comes directly from the developer rather than through a secondhand report. A fuller description of the game is also available on minecraft.wiki.
It’s also worth pointing out that the Minecraft Dungeons II store page is already open on Steam, where the game can be purchased ahead of the September twenty-ninth release itself. For what’s changed recently in core Minecraft, see our coverage of the latest major Minecraft update.
What hasn’t been said yet
The official materials we’re relying on confirm the release date, the platform lineup, the developer and publisher, and the connection to the first game in the series. But on the actual game content — character classes, weapons, dungeons, pricing, or whether there’s co-op play — the sources don’t say anything yet. We’re deliberately not filling in those details ourselves; if Mojang Studios or Double Eleven reveal them closer to launch, we’ll update this article.
In short
Minecraft Dungeons II launches on September twenty-ninth, 2026, on five platforms at once: Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. The game is developed by Mojang Studios and Double Eleven, with the publisher varying by platform — Xbox Game Studios for Windows and Xbox, Mojang Studios for the rest. It’s a direct sequel to the first Minecraft Dungeons, a separate spin-off rather than an update to core Minecraft. The game is already available to buy on Steam ahead of its release day.
Frequently asked questions
When does Minecraft Dungeons II come out?
On September twenty-ninth, 2026.
Which platforms will the game launch on?
Five at once: Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Who is developing Minecraft Dungeons II?
Mojang Studios and Double Eleven.
Who publishes the game on each platform?
Xbox Game Studios publishes the Windows and Xbox versions, while Mojang Studios publishes the PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 versions.
Is this a sequel to the first Minecraft Dungeons?
Yes, it's a direct sequel to the first game, a separate spin-off title rather than an update to core Minecraft.
Where can you already buy the game?
On Steam, where the Minecraft Dungeons II store page is already open for purchase ahead of the release.