Minecraft Dungeons II introduces the Sift dimension on September 29, with the same content planned for Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions in 2027. The update represents the first new dimension added to the franchise in over 14 years.
The Sift marks Minecraft's first new dimension since 2012.
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The dimension expands to Minecraft Java and Bedrock editions in 2027.
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