IS IT IN VANILLA YET?
Minecraft’s new dimensionTHE SIFT
Minecraft Dungeons II is live with The Sift. For a normal Java or Bedrock world, the dimension is planned for 2027; an exact date and portal recipe haven't been announced.
THE SIFT
What are you looking for?
Vanilla access, mobs and the fan mod’s Ancient City portal.
XBOX WIRE / SEPTEMBER 28, 2026
Exploring The Sift in Minecraft Dungeons II
What happens when you explore The Sift in Minecraft Dungeons II? Follow the confirmed fast-travel and return paths, and see what the hands-on leaves unanswered.
Portal calculator
Building a Nether shortcut?
Put in your base’s X and Z to find the matching spot in the Nether. Uses the default 8:1 scale.
Is The Sift out yet?
Yes, in Minecraft Dungeons II, which launched September 29, 2026. The Java and Bedrock version is still planned for 2027; Mojang has not announced an exact date or portal recipe. These are different games and releases.
Where do you want to start?
Trying to open a portal? Start with the entry page. Waiting for the vanilla update? Check the release dates.
- How to enter The Sift in Dungeons II, vanilla Minecraft, or a modded world.
- When The Sift is coming to your game.
- What Dungeons II has shown of its rifts, areas, and creatures.
Linking a Nether portal?
Convert your Overworld and Nether X/Z coordinates with the portal calculator. It uses the Nether's default scale; The Sift's scale is still unknown.