Minecraft The Sift: Everything Confirmed So Far
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The Sift is Minecraft's new dimension, officially "the first new dimension in over 14 years." It was shown in detail at Minecraft LIVE 2026, debuts in Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29, 2026, and comes to Minecraft Java & Bedrock in 2027. Everything on MinecraftSift comes from official announcements, and anything that hasn't been announced is marked that way.
What are the key facts about The Sift?
| Topic | What’s officially confirmed |
|---|---|
| What it is | A new Minecraft dimension |
| Official description | “The first new dimension in over 14 years” |
| First appearance | Minecraft Dungeons II, September 29, 2026 |
| Java & Bedrock | 2027 (exact date not announced) |
| Named biomes | Meadows and Carapace (others not revealed) |
| Known features | Shifting tides, dangerous new blocks, all-new mobs |
| Source | Xbox Wire announcement, September 26, 2026 |
What is The Sift?
The Sift is a new dimension for Minecraft, a separate world in the same sense that the Nether and the End are separate worlds. The official announcement calls it “the first new dimension in over 14 years.”
If you’re new to the name, start with what The Sift is and where the name comes from. For the full breakdown, including how it compares with the Nether and the End, read the complete guide to The Sift dimension.
When does The Sift come out?
The Sift debuts in Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29, 2026. It then comes to Minecraft Java & Bedrock in 2027. No exact 2027 date has been officially announced.
The road so far: The Sift was first mentioned at Gamescom, then shown in detail at Minecraft LIVE 2026. See the full release timeline.
How do you get to The Sift?
In Minecraft Dungeons II, you encounter The Sift in the game’s opening stages, so there’s no late-game grind to reach it. Minecraft Dungeons II is listed for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, and it’s on Game Pass from day one.
How you’ll enter The Sift in Minecraft Java & Bedrock hasn’t been officially announced. Here’s how to get to The Sift, step by step.
What’s inside The Sift?
Officially confirmed so far:
- Biomes: Meadows and Carapace. The rest are being kept secret.
- Shifting tides: they affect your character and the companions around you.
- Dangerous new blocks: confirmed, but not yet detailed.
- All-new mobs: both new companions and new enemies.
Is The Sift coming to Java and Bedrock?
Yes. The Sift comes to Minecraft Java & Bedrock in 2027. The exact date and the way you’ll enter it in the main game haven’t been officially announced.
Are ice caves part of The Sift?
Ice caves are a new underground cave biome coming in Minecraft’s next game drop. The Sift’s officially named biomes are Meadows and Carapace, and the exact relationship between ice caves and The Sift hasn’t been officially announced. Read what ice caves are and how to find icy terrain today.
What hasn’t been announced about The Sift yet?
Plenty is still unknown. As of the last update, none of these have been officially announced:
- The exact 2027 release date for Minecraft Java & Bedrock
- How you’ll enter The Sift in Java & Bedrock, including whether there’s a portal
- The Sift’s other biomes, beyond Meadows and Carapace
- How the shifting tides work in detail
- Which blocks are dangerous, and why
- Stats and drops for the new mobs
- Whether The Sift has a boss
- The exact price of Minecraft Dungeons II
When any of these is officially confirmed, this list gets updated.
FAQ
What else do people ask about The Sift?
What is The Sift?
The Sift is a new Minecraft dimension, officially described as "the first new dimension in over 14 years." Its officially named biomes are Meadows and Carapace.
When does The Sift come out?
The Sift debuts in Minecraft Dungeons II on September 29, 2026. It comes to Minecraft Java & Bedrock in 2027; the exact 2027 date hasn't been officially announced.
Is The Sift in Java and Bedrock?
Not yet. The Sift is officially coming to Minecraft Java & Bedrock in 2027.
How do you reach The Sift?
In Minecraft Dungeons II, you encounter The Sift in the game's opening stages. How you'll enter The Sift in Minecraft Java & Bedrock hasn't been officially announced.
Are ice caves part of The Sift?
That hasn't been officially announced. Ice caves are a new underground cave biome coming in Minecraft's next game drop, and The Sift's officially named biomes are Meadows and Carapace.
Sources
Facts about The Sift and other upcoming features come only from the official sources below. General gameplay tips describe how Minecraft works today.