The questions, answered
Is Minecraft Dungeons II out?
Yes. It launched September 29, 2026 on PC (Steam and Microsoft Store), Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2. Release details.
Is it Minecraft 2?
No. There is no Minecraft 2. Dungeons II is the sequel to Minecraft Dungeons (2020), a separate dungeon crawler product line. What the series is.
What was Project Spicewood?
The codename the project leaked under in March 2025. Mojang revealed the real title in March 2026. Nothing in the game is called Spicewood; the new dimension is The Sift. The Spicewood story.
How much does it cost?
$29.99 Standard, $49.99 Deluxe, and the full game is included with Game Pass from day one. Price breakdown. Edition comparison.
Is it free?
No. There is no free version or trial. Results promising a free download are unofficial and unsafe.
Can you play it on Mac or mobile?
No Mac version and no mobile version exist, and nothing has been announced for either. The platform list.
Is there a Switch version?
Both Switch generations are covered: Switch and Switch 2 are in the official platform list.
How many players can play together?
Up to four, with couch co-op, online play, crossplay and mixed setups, plus matchmaking and party codes. Multiplayer details.
Do I need to play the first game?
No. The story continues from the first game's ending, but the opening act re-establishes everything and the systems are rebuilt from scratch. Series background.
How long is the campaign?
Unknown. Mojang has published no playtime figure, and no verified community figure exists yet. Any specific number you see is a guess.
How many DLC packs will there be?
Two are committed: DLC 1 in winter 2026, DLC 2 in spring 2027, both included in the Deluxe Edition. Beyond that, the count depends on how the game performs. DLC details.
Is the game still getting updates, like the first game did?
The first game's update support wound down as the sequel approached; the sequel is now the product line Mojang supports, with two DLC packs dated. A post-launch update schedule has not been published.
Is there a Sniffer in The Sift?
Mojang would neither confirm nor deny a Sniffer connection during the launch stream. Treat any claim as rumor.
What are the PC requirements?
The reported minimum is a Core i3-8100 with a GTX 1050 and 8 GB of RAM; the table and its caveats are on the requirements page. PC requirements.
How many achievements are there?
32 at launch. The complete list with unlock conditions is documented. All 32 achievements.