Dungeons II announced
Mojang officially revealed Minecraft Dungeons II as a direct sequel targeting late‑2026 on Windows, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 — it promises expanded co‑op, new loot systems and cross‑platform play. The announcement landed at Minecraft Live and has the community watching to see if the sequel deepens the original’s accessible ARPG loop. ( )
Mojang Studios is co‑developing the sequel with Double Eleven while Xbox Game Studios is listed as the publisher. (gematsu.com) The project circulated under the codename "Project Spicewood" in leak communities before a Gematsu social post accidentally revealed the title hours ahead of the Minecraft Live reveal. (eurogamer.net) Microsoft's Xbox store page confirms the sequel will be available on Xbox Game Pass from day one for both Xbox consoles and PC. (xbox.com) Digital storefront listings are already live: Steam hosts a product page (App ID 1912410) with an active wishlist button and the Microsoft Store entry is accepting wishlists as well. (store.steampowered.com) Reporting indicates work on the sequel moved forward after late 2023, and Double Eleven — the studio that co‑developed the 2020 original — is again attached to development. (ibtimes.sg 1) (ibtimes.sg 2) Mojang previously ended active support for the first Minecraft Dungeons after the game reached roughly 25 million unique players, a milestone the studio cited while moving the team onto new projects. (gamedeveloper.com) The announce trailer contrasts tranquil village life with quick cuts of burning settlements and a looming antagonist, teasing new enemy encounters and broader environments beyond the original's scope. (screenrant.com)
