Mojang has confirmed an official release date for Minecraft Dungeons II: the action-RPG sequel will launch on September 29, 2026 across multiple platforms including Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PC, Xbox Series and PlayStation 5.
The announcement arrived alongside a new trailer that outlines the sequel’s stakes and world-building direction.
Background and context
Minecraft Dungeons II follows Mojang’s 2020 dungeon-crawler spin-off, Minecraft Dungeons.
The original title debuted in May 2020 and brought a co-op, loot-driven action-RPG experience to the broader Minecraft audience.
With the sequel now dated, Mojang is positioning Minecraft Dungeons II as a major follow-up across console and PC storefronts, including the Nintendo eShop on Switch platforms.
What Mojang revealed
In promotional material accompanying the trailer, Mojang framed the sequel around an escalating threat to the Dungeons world.
Paraphrasing the announcement, Mojang explained that a fresh, powerful danger is rising and the player must return to a familiar but threatened world to confront it.
The studio described the game as an all-new action RPG featuring high-stakes encounters, challenging gameplay scenarios, and previously unseen locations.
Trailer and messaging
The trailer shared by Mojang focuses on cinematic set pieces and atmospheric beats intended to showcase the game’s tone and scope.
Mojang’s messaging emphasizes cooperative play and intense combat scenarios while hinting at expanded environments compared to the first game.
The studio’s promotional language underlines a narrative of mounting disorder and the need for coordinated heroics to restore the world.
Platforms and availability
Minecraft Dungeons II is confirmed for Nintendo Switch and the listed Switch 2 hardware, PC, Xbox Series (X/S), and PlayStation 5 on September 29, 2026.
Players should expect the title to appear on platform storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop and major PC and console digital stores when it launches.
What’s next
Mojang’s trailer and date announcement set the road map toward release.
Developers and players alike will watch for further details about features, co-op systems, and preorder options in the run-up to September 29, 2026.
The announcement arrived alongside a new trailer that outlines the sequel’s stakes and world-building direction.
Background and context
Minecraft Dungeons II follows Mojang’s 2020 dungeon-crawler spin-off, Minecraft Dungeons.
The original title debuted in May 2020 and brought a co-op, loot-driven action-RPG experience to the broader Minecraft audience.
With the sequel now dated, Mojang is positioning Minecraft Dungeons II as a major follow-up across console and PC storefronts, including the Nintendo eShop on Switch platforms.
What Mojang revealed
In promotional material accompanying the trailer, Mojang framed the sequel around an escalating threat to the Dungeons world.
Paraphrasing the announcement, Mojang explained that a fresh, powerful danger is rising and the player must return to a familiar but threatened world to confront it.
The studio described the game as an all-new action RPG featuring high-stakes encounters, challenging gameplay scenarios, and previously unseen locations.
Trailer and messaging
The trailer shared by Mojang focuses on cinematic set pieces and atmospheric beats intended to showcase the game’s tone and scope.
Mojang’s messaging emphasizes cooperative play and intense combat scenarios while hinting at expanded environments compared to the first game.
The studio’s promotional language underlines a narrative of mounting disorder and the need for coordinated heroics to restore the world.
Platforms and availability
Minecraft Dungeons II is confirmed for Nintendo Switch and the listed Switch 2 hardware, PC, Xbox Series (X/S), and PlayStation 5 on September 29, 2026.
Players should expect the title to appear on platform storefronts such as the Nintendo eShop and major PC and console digital stores when it launches.
What’s next
Mojang’s trailer and date announcement set the road map toward release.
Developers and players alike will watch for further details about features, co-op systems, and preorder options in the run-up to September 29, 2026.