Minecraft developer Mojang has introduced that the Sift is coming to Java and Bedrock Version in 2027 — the sport’s first new dimension in over 14 years.
As revealed at Minecraft LIVE September 2026, the Sift, which had been introduced for upcoming dungeon crawler Minecraft Dungeons 2, can be coming to Minecraft Java and Bedrock Version subsequent yr. It joins the Overworld, The Nether, and The Finish as Minecraft’s official fourth dimension.
At this time at Minecraft LIVE: Dungeons II, our first new dimension in additional than 14 years, new methods for creators to construct, Minecraft on Nintendo Change 2, and extra.
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Mojang stated subsequent to nothing concerning the Sift when it comes to the way it will work in vanilla throughout Minecraft LIVE, and solely teased the way it will look through the stream. This is Mojang’s official blurb on the Sift, which briefly touched on the brand new mob which we will see within the picture above.
Minecraft LIVE revealed that the latest Minecraft dimension isn’t simply discovering its residence in Dungeons II, it’ll even be coming to Minecraft Java & Bedrock Version subsequent yr. This would be the first new dimension in over 14 years – becoming a member of the Overworld, the Nether and the Finish as our fourth dimension. In the course of the broadcast, you bought a glimpse into this dimension in Minecraft – and even one of many mobs that calls it residence. However absolutely that’s not sufficient! Fortunately you may expertise it for your self in Minecraft Dungeons II – coming September 29, 2026.
Maybe we must always look to the Sift in Minecraft Dungeons 2 to get a way of what to anticipate. Within the dungeon crawler, the Sift is described as “stunning, vibrant, and teeming with souls.” It options areas just like the Meadow and the Carapace.
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