Minecraft Dungeons 2, the sequel to the 2020 action RPG Minecraft Dungeons, will release on September 29, 2026, Microsoft and Mojang confirmed [1, 2]. The game was first revealed in March 2026 during Minecraft Live, with a specified fall 2026 launch window [1, 2].
The new title is a dungeon crawler set within the Minecraft universe. Unlike the original Minecraft game, the sequel focuses on combat and exploration without mining or crafting mechanics [1, 2]. Microsoft described it as "an all new action RPG adventure, brimming with high stakes encounters, thrilling challenges, and never before seen locations, as you set out to save a world in crisis" [1].
The Nintendo eShop summary invites players to "drop the pickaxe, grab a sword, and charge into a thrilling new adventure in Minecraft Dungeons II," highlighting journeys through "unexplored lands and mysterious locations" and battles against "menacing foes in explosive encounters" [2].
Minecraft Dungeons 2 will be available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S at launch [1, 2]. Cross-platform multiplayer, online multiplayer, and local co-op support are expected features, although details remain tentative [2].
The original Minecraft Dungeons was released in 2020 and was positioned as a lighter, family-friendly Diablo-like dungeon crawler [1]. The sequel aims to expand on that formula with more complex gameplay and story elements.
On June 7, 2026, Microsoft and Mojang planned to share additional information about the game during the Xbox Games Showcase event [2]. Fans now await further announcements leading up to launch in late September.
