Minecraft Dungeons 2: Release date, platforms and Xbox Game Pass

Mojang Studios has officially revealed the opening cinematic for Minecraft Dungeons II, confirming its global release for September 29, 2026, and a day-one arrival on Xbox Game Pass. If the first isometric dungeon-crawler had you hooked, this sequel promises a massive expansion with new biomes, corrupted enemies, and deeper RPG mechanics.

Even though the trailer focuses entirely on narrative and doesn't showcase raw gameplay, it gives us a clear look at the direction the game is heading. As reported by Androidsis and confirmed via official Xbox channels, there are new biomes to explore, enemies shrouded in some form of corruption, and villains who are still keeping their identities a secret. Everything points to a much deeper atmosphere to enrich the combat experience. This approach is highly reminiscent of classic action RPGs, where the story serves as a core driver for every dungeon raid. For those who love min-maxing armor sets, trying out different artifact combos, and endlessly smashing monsters, this new entry promises a massive expansion of our toolkit.

Release date and arrival on Xbox Game Pass

Mark your calendars. Minecraft Dungeons II has its global launch officially confirmed for September 29, 2026. Staying true to the Xbox Game Studios strategy, the title won't make you wait to play it on subscription services, arriving as a day-one release.

If you're deeply invested in the Microsoft ecosystem, you'll be able to play it at no extra cost from the very first minute on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Additionally, the game will feature full cloud support via Xbox Cloud Gaming, making it perfect for anyone who prefers to grind out their campaigns on mobile devices or compatible handheld platforms.

Confirmed platforms and co-op multiplayer

Far from being a console exclusive locked to a single brand, the vision here is to reach as many players as possible. The sequel will be available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam. With the inclusion of next-gen hardware like the Switch successor, it's obvious the development team wants to maximize technical performance, delivering faster load times and higher on-screen enemy density without sacrificing stability.

The core gameplay loop keeps its highly successful isometric action-RPG formula intact. You can dive in solo, but the true foundation of this franchise continues to be its co-op multiplayer. We'll be able to team up both locally on the couch and online with friends—the exact same format that made the first game so wildly popular.

Pre-order rewards and cosmetics

For the most dedicated players who already know they'll be diving straight into the new dungeons, pre-orders are currently live. By pre-purchasing Minecraft Dungeons II, users will unlock 2 cosmetic skins exclusive to the pre-order, letting you customize your characters right at the start of the journey.

We still need to see what kind of post-launch roadmap the developers have planned, but the base game is already promising a ton of content on day one. Will you be playing on day one? Join the conversation on our olagg.io Discord and let us know which platform you'll be conquering dungeons on!