The Sift release date: is it out yet?

Is The Sift out for my edition?

Checked October 2, 2026. Choose the game you own before following a download or portal guide.

• Minecraft Dungeons II: launched September 29, 2026; a separate game with The Sift.
• Minecraft Java Edition: announced for 2027; no exact date or vanilla portal recipe in the reviewed announcements.
• Minecraft Bedrock Edition on PC, mobile and consoles: announced for 2027; the Dungeons II launch does not update your Bedrock world.
• Mielon's The Sift: a separate Java fan mod, with author-published files and its own portal rules.

Minecraft Dungeons II is out now

Minecraft's official announcement says Dungeons II launched September 29, 2026, and is available on Steam, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch and Switch 2.

This makes The Sift playable in Dungeons II. It does not add the dimension to a regular Minecraft Java or Bedrock world.

Java and Bedrock get The Sift in 2027

Mojang's September 26 announcement gives a year, with no month or day yet.

The Dungeons II launch doesn't add The Sift to your normal Minecraft installation or survival server.

Will there be a snapshot or Preview?

A Java snapshot or Bedrock Preview date hasn't been announced. Development footage shows work in progress; there's no test build named in the announcement to install.

When testing opens, use a separate world or a copy of your save. Keep your main save out of experimental builds until you're ready for the risk of changes or broken compatibility.

Why does a mod page show an earlier date?

Fan mods follow their own schedules. Mielon's The Sift is already listed on CurseForge, with mechanics created by its author.

If you want to try a fan version while waiting, check the mod's game version and loader. Its upload date doesn't change the 2027 vanilla release window.