Xbox and Mojang have confirmed that Minecraft Dungeons 2 will launch on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 on September 29, 2026.
The announcement marks the next major entry in the Minecraft franchise’s dungeon-crawling spin-off, following the original Minecraft Dungeons, which debuted in May 2020 across PC and consoles.
What’s confirmed
According to the official notice from Xbox and Mojang, Minecraft Dungeons 2 will support both solo play and cooperative multiplayer.
The sequel will allow up to four players to team up online or locally via couch co-op.
The developers positioned the game as a direct continuation of the action-RPG format established by the first title, retaining the emphasis on accessible hack-and-slash gameplay with a focus on cooperative play across platforms.
Paraphrased official messaging
In its public description, Xbox and Mojang framed the sequel as a step into greater danger and cooperative challenge, inviting players to abandon peaceful tasks, arm themselves, and confront a new crisis together.
The statement emphasized the game’s heightened difficulty and team-focused design, encouraging friends to tackle the incoming threats as a group.
Platform and availability notes
The confirmed platforms for launch are Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with the release date set for September 29, 2026.
Players interested in purchasing on Nintendo platforms should watch official channels—including the Nintendo eShop and announcements typically made via Nintendo Direct or publisher updates—for pre-order windows, pricing, and patch day-one details.
Context for fans and developers
Mojang, the studio behind Minecraft and the Minecraft Dungeons series, is working with Xbox on the sequel.
The original Minecraft Dungeons established the series’ cooperative foundation at launch in May 2020 and supported up to four players in both online and local play—an approach the sequel will continue.
For fans of the first game and players who favor co-op action on Nintendo hardware, Minecraft Dungeons 2’s September 29, 2026 release is now a confirmed date to mark on calendars.
For the latest updates, official trailers, and store listings, check Mojang’s announcements, Xbox channels, and the Nintendo eShop as the release window approaches.
The announcement marks the next major entry in the Minecraft franchise’s dungeon-crawling spin-off, following the original Minecraft Dungeons, which debuted in May 2020 across PC and consoles.
What’s confirmed
According to the official notice from Xbox and Mojang, Minecraft Dungeons 2 will support both solo play and cooperative multiplayer.
The sequel will allow up to four players to team up online or locally via couch co-op.
The developers positioned the game as a direct continuation of the action-RPG format established by the first title, retaining the emphasis on accessible hack-and-slash gameplay with a focus on cooperative play across platforms.
Paraphrased official messaging
In its public description, Xbox and Mojang framed the sequel as a step into greater danger and cooperative challenge, inviting players to abandon peaceful tasks, arm themselves, and confront a new crisis together.
The statement emphasized the game’s heightened difficulty and team-focused design, encouraging friends to tackle the incoming threats as a group.
Platform and availability notes
The confirmed platforms for launch are Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, with the release date set for September 29, 2026.
Players interested in purchasing on Nintendo platforms should watch official channels—including the Nintendo eShop and announcements typically made via Nintendo Direct or publisher updates—for pre-order windows, pricing, and patch day-one details.
Context for fans and developers
Mojang, the studio behind Minecraft and the Minecraft Dungeons series, is working with Xbox on the sequel.
The original Minecraft Dungeons established the series’ cooperative foundation at launch in May 2020 and supported up to four players in both online and local play—an approach the sequel will continue.
For fans of the first game and players who favor co-op action on Nintendo hardware, Minecraft Dungeons 2’s September 29, 2026 release is now a confirmed date to mark on calendars.
For the latest updates, official trailers, and store listings, check Mojang’s announcements, Xbox channels, and the Nintendo eShop as the release window approaches.