The Sift is playable now in Minecraft Dungeons II, released on September 29, 2026, and is coming to Minecraft Java & Bedrock Edition in 2027; an exact date has not been officially announced.
The Sift release date timeline
| Date | Milestone | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Sift announced at Minecraft LIVE | Announced | |
| Minecraft Dungeons II released, featuring the Sift | Out now | |
| 2027 | The Sift comes to Minecraft Java & Bedrock Edition | Year confirmed; exact date has not been officially announced |
The September 2026 release date belongs to Dungeons II. For players waiting to visit the Sift in Java or Bedrock, the relevant release window is 2027.
When exactly in 2027?
A month and exact release date have not been officially announced. The announcement gives a year: 2027. It does not narrow that window to a particular month or day.
Treat any claim of an exact Java & Bedrock release date as unconfirmed unless it is backed by a new official announcement. A specific date goes beyond what has been confirmed so far, and the Dungeons II launch date does not establish when the Sift will arrive in Java & Bedrock. Use the official links in Sources to check what an announcement actually says.
Can you play the Sift right now?
As of October 1, 2026, Minecraft Dungeons II is the only way to play the Sift. It launched on September 29, and you encounter the dimension in the opening stages rather than after finishing the game.
If you are waiting for Java or Bedrock, the announced year is 2027. How players will enter the Sift in those editions has not been officially announced, and the Dungeons II entry method does not confirm how it will work there.