When Is The Sift Coming to Minecraft?
Mojang confirmed during Minecraft LIVE on September 26, 2026 that The Sift will come to Minecraft Java & Bedrock Edition in 2027. That is the most precise official release window available right now.
The official announcements cited on this page do not give a month, day, update name, Snapshot, or Bedrock Preview. For now, 2027 is the only official vanilla release window.
The Sift Release Date by Version
Search results often mix together two different products: Minecraft Dungeons II and the main Minecraft game. That makes the phrase “The Sift release date” confusing unless the edition is stated clearly.
| Game / Edition | The Sift status | Release timing | What is confirmed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minecraft Dungeons II | Live | September 29, 2026 | The dimension is playable through rifts in Dungeons II. |
| Minecraft Java Edition | Announced | 2027 | Mojang confirmed the dimension, but not an exact date or access method. |
| Minecraft Bedrock Edition | Announced | 2027 | Mojang confirmed the same 2027 window, with no exact date announced. |
The Sift Release Timeline
The Sift is revealed for Minecraft Dungeons II
Mojang's gameplay trailer explained that players who step through mysterious rifts enter a completely new dimension called The Sift. At this stage, the announcement was about Dungeons II.
Minecraft LIVE confirms a Java & Bedrock release
Mojang announced that the new dimension will not remain exclusive to Dungeons II. It will also become Minecraft's fourth dimension in Java and Bedrock Edition in 2027, joining the Overworld, Nether, and End.
Minecraft Dungeons II launches
Minecraft Dungeons II is now live, making this the first version of the Minecraft universe where players can actually explore the dimension. The game launched on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2.
The Sift comes to Minecraft Java & Bedrock
The exact launch date remains unannounced. Mojang says future Minecraft LIVE events will reveal more about the dimension and when it will arrive.
What We Still Do Not Know About the 2027 Release
Mojang has confirmed the year, but has not yet explained several details about the vanilla version.
Exact date
The official announcement gives 2027, without a month or day.
Test-build timing
The announcement does not name a Java Snapshot or Bedrock Preview.
Vanilla entry method
Mojang says it is not yet explaining how players will access The Sift in the main game.
Dungeons II differences
Mojang has not yet detailed how the Java/Bedrock version will differ from Dungeons II.
The Sift Release Date FAQ
When is The Sift coming to Minecraft?
Mojang has confirmed The Sift for Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition in 2027. No exact month or day has been announced.
When does The Sift come out?
It is already out in Minecraft Dungeons II as of September 29, 2026. The main Minecraft Java and Bedrock release is planned for 2027.
Is The Sift out yet?
Yes in Minecraft Dungeons II; no in vanilla Minecraft Java or Bedrock. The vanilla version is announced for 2027.
Is The Sift coming to Minecraft Java Edition?
Yes. Java Edition is explicitly included in Mojang's 2027 announcement.
When is The Sift coming to Bedrock?
Bedrock Edition is also scheduled for 2027, with no exact date announced yet.
Has Mojang announced a Sift Snapshot or Preview?
The official 2027 announcement does not name a Java Snapshot or Bedrock Preview yet.
How do you enter The Sift?
In Dungeons II, rifts transport players to The Sift. Mojang has not revealed how the dimension will be entered in Java or Bedrock.
Official Sources
This page separates confirmed release information from speculation. The current release status is based on Mojang and Xbox's official announcements.
- Minecraft LIVE September 2026 recap — confirms the 2027 Java & Bedrock plan.
- Minecraft Dungeons II is live — confirms the September 29, 2026 launch.
- Xbox Wire: The Sift coming to Java & Bedrock — confirms 2027 and notes that access details are still undisclosed.
- Minecraft Dungeons II gameplay trailer article — confirms that Dungeons II players enter The Sift through rifts.
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