Breaking A premature Nintendo eShop listing has officially spilled the beans: Minecraft Dungeons II is launching on September 29, 2026, priced at $29.99 USD. Developed by Mojang Studios and Double Eleven and published by Xbox Game Studios, the action-RPG sequel was first announced at Minecraft Live in March 2026 with only a vague "Fall 2026" window — until the eShop page went live ahead of schedule, revealing the exact date, multiplayer details, pre-order bonuses, and more.
⚡ Quick Facts
Release Date & Platform Coverage
The September 29 date was confirmed via the game's Nintendo eShop page, which was captured before being taken down. The sequel arrives across all major current-gen platforms — a notable first for the franchise, which originally skipped PlayStation entirely at launch.
Four-Player Co-Op Returns
The eShop listing confirmed the return of one of the original game's most beloved features: cooperative multiplayer for up to four players. Three distinct modes are supported:
- Local Single-Console Co-Op — all four players on one screen, one system
- Local Wireless — multiple Switch units in the same room without an internet connection
- Online Multiplayer — team up with friends anywhere across supported platforms
Pre-Order Bonuses Revealed
Players who pre-order Minecraft Dungeons II will receive an exclusive digital bonus bundle at launch. The leaked listing confirmed the following items:
| Bonus Item | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hero Skin #1 | Character Cosmetic | Exclusive pre-order skin |
| Hero Skin #2 | Character Cosmetic | Exclusive pre-order skin |
| Twisted Cape | Cosmetic Accessory | Equippable cape item |
| Twisted Chicken Pet | Pet Companion | Exclusive in-game companion |
Story: A Two-World Conflict
While the full story has yet to be officially revealed, the leaked eShop description sets the stakes considerably higher than the original. Disorder is brewing across the land, and a new threat — more powerful than anything heroes faced in the first game — is rising. The core twist: the conflict spans not one, but two distinct worlds, massively expanding the scope and potential biome variety of the sequel.
New Biomes & Locations
Leaked information from the eShop listing and early data points to a rich variety of new environments. Here is a breakdown of the confirmed and rumored locations:
- Honeycomb Fields — a pastoral zone featuring a Forest, Lake, and Fields sub-areas, including a mysterious "Witchzone"
- Desert Biome — an arid landscape anchored by a hidden Fortress, a Mountain pass, and a frozen Icelagoon
A broader formal reveal — expected to include full environment showcases, gameplay footage, and possibly a Story Mode trailer — is anticipated during the Xbox Games Showcase, which runs alongside Summer Game Fest 2026.
PC System Requirements
Mojang Studios has shared minimum and recommended PC specifications, indicating the game is designed to run well on a wide range of hardware — a smart move for a franchise known for its broad accessibility.
▶ Minimum
- Intel Core i3-8100 or AMD Ryzen 3 2200G
- 8 GB RAM
- NVIDIA GTX 1050 or AMD RX 560
- ~6.8 GB Storage
⭐ Recommended
- Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- 16 GB RAM
- NVIDIA GTX 1060 or AMD RX 580
- ~6.8 GB Storage
How to Pre-Order Minecraft Dungeons II
Pre-orders are now live across all major storefronts. Follow these steps to lock in your exclusive bonuses before launch:
- 1 Visit the storefront for your platform — PlayStation Store, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop, Steam, or the Microsoft Store.
- 2 Search for Minecraft Dungeons II and open the official game page.
- 3 Select "Pre-Order" and confirm your purchase at $29.99 USD to secure your two skins, the Twisted Cape, and the Twisted Chicken Pet.
- 4 Your pre-order bonuses will be automatically delivered to your account at or before the September 29, 2026 launch.
About the Original Minecraft Dungeons
The original Minecraft Dungeons launched in May 2020 for PC, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Despite a modest debut, the game built a loyal player base drawn to its accessible Diablo-style gameplay loop. Over three years, Mojang delivered multiple paid expansions and free updates — including the addition of cross-platform play — before formally ending development in 2023, with the studio noting the game had surpassed 25 million players.
Minecraft Dungeons II was officially revealed on March 21, 2026, during the Minecraft Live broadcast. The sequel brings back both core developers — Mojang Studios and Double Eleven — and aims to build significantly on the foundation of the original with dual-world storytelling, expanded biomes, and refined co-op.
