Minecraft Announces The Sift as First New Dimension in More Than 14 Years
Mojang revealed at Minecraft LIVE September 2026 that a new dimension called the Sift will arrive in Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition in 2027. It will be the game's first new dimension in more than 14 years and will join the Overworld, Nether, and End. The Sift will also appear in Minecraft Dungeons 2 when that game launches on September 29, 2026, with biomes including the Meadow and the Carapace.
The Sift was unveiled during Minecraft LIVE in September 2026. It is scheduled for Java and Bedrock Edition in 2027, marking the first addition to Minecraft’s dimension lineup in more than 14 years. It will sit alongside the Overworld, Nether, and End.
Before its vanilla debut, players can encounter the Sift in Minecraft Dungeons 2, launching September 29, 2026. That game’s version includes the Meadow and Carapace biomes. Mojang shared few vanilla gameplay specifics, offering only a visual tease and a look at one mob. The studio also noted Minecraft’s long reach: over 425 million copies sold and roughly 300,000 first-time players daily.
The Sift may energize Minecraft’s massive player base, giving long-time fans a fresh exploration goal and drawing lapsed players back. Because Minecraft Dungeons 2 arrives first, it could also boost interest in that spin-off and create cross-game momentum. Creators and streamers may benefit from new content to cover, while younger players and families could see renewed social activity around shared servers. The full societal effect remains uncertain until Mojang details how the dimension works.