The darkest depths of the overworld have opened its doors, welcoming brave heroes willing to risk it all in search of loot, glory, and lore. So, today, we explore all the confirmed details of Minecraft Dungeons 2, including the Minecraft Dungeons 2 release date, mechanics, and potential ancient city portal content.

What Is Minecraft Dungeons 2?

Minecraft Dungeons 2 is an upcoming action-RPG adventure set within the world of Minecraft that can be played alone or with up to three friends. It will take players to explore yet-unseen Minecraft lore regarding ancient cities and possibly even what lies beyond the portals within them. The first entry in the series played from a top-down perspective with a focus on exploration, combat, and looting, and the sequel appears to follow suit but with significant polish alongside new mechanics.

Minecraft Dungeons 2 Release Date

The Minecraft Dungeons 2 release date is confirmed to be September 29, 2026. It will launch on Xbox Series X & S, PS5, Switch 1 & 2, Steam, and PC. Those with the ultimate tier of Xbox Game Pass can also look forward to enjoying Minecraft Dungeons 2 for free. The game will be available on Xbox Game Pass the same day of its release, if not right away.

Cost

Standard Edition

• Base Game

Deluxe Edition

• Base Game
• Two DLCs
• Soul Cape
• Four Hero Skins
• Blub Pet

Pre-order Bonus (Until September 28, 2026)

• Two Hero Skins
• Twisted Cape
• Twisted Chicken Pet

Those purchasing a standalone copy of Minecraft Dungeons 2 have two options in the form of “Standard Edition” and “Deluxe Edition.” Standard Edition costs $29.99 USD and includes only the base game, while Deluxe Edition costs $49.99 USD and includes the base game, two DLCs, the soul cape, four hero skins, and the blub pet. If either edition is pre-ordered before September 28, 2026, they include an additional two hero skins, the twisted cape, and the twisted chicken pet. The capes mentioned here are exclusive to MD2, however.

Potential Content

During Minecraft Live TwitchCon 2026, MD2 made a short appearance, showcasing concept art of new landscapes, including pillager bases, villager villages, and the deep dark. Additionally, the first new boss of Minecraft Dungeons was revealed: The Twisted Warden! We still have not seen the new boss in action, but the latest trailer showcased similar gameplay to the first Minecraft Dungeons, but in a much more polished state. Some new gameplay mechanics will also be present, with jumping and jump attacks being the first shown so far.

PC System Requirements

The minimum requirements to enjoy MD2 on PC have been shared by Mojang and are as follows:

• Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
• OS: Windows 10 64‑bit (1703 or newer)
• Processor: Intel Core i3‑8100, AMD Ryzen 3 2200G or equivalent
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050, AMD Radeon RX 560 or equivalent dedicated graphics card with at least 2 GB VRAM
• DirectX: Version 11