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{{about|the explorable dimensions accessible within the game|the definition of dimensions in data packs|Dimension definition|other uses}} | {{about|the explorable dimensions accessible within the game|the definition of dimensions in data packs|Dimension definition|other uses}} | ||
[[File: | [[File:The 4 dimensions.png|thumb|width=360x360|A showcase of the four dimensions, including the upcoming [[Sift]] ]] | ||
'''Dimensions''' are parallel worlds within a ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:world]] characterized by a way of generation, biomes and structures, and other things unique to one dimension. Each dimension is its own separate 3D space, not affecting other dimensions. Players can explore and discover various dimensions in ''Minecraft'', typically through the use of [[Minecraft:portal]]s. Content creators can also make [[Minecraft:custom dimension]]s to explore in ''Minecraft''. | '''Dimensions''' are parallel worlds within a ''Minecraft'' [[Minecraft:world]] characterized by a way of generation, biomes and structures, and other things unique to one dimension. Each dimension is its own separate 3D space, not affecting other dimensions. Players can explore and discover various dimensions in ''Minecraft'', typically through the use of [[Minecraft:portal]]s. Content creators can also make [[Minecraft:custom dimension]]s to explore in ''Minecraft''. | ||
The [[Minecraft:daylight cycle]] and [[Minecraft:weather]] may work differently or not exist in different dimensions, as well as respawn points (such as [[Minecraft:bed]]s and [[Minecraft:respawn anchor]]s). | The [[Minecraft:daylight cycle]] and [[Minecraft:weather]] may work differently or not exist in different dimensions, as well as respawn points (such as [[Minecraft:bed]]s and [[Minecraft:respawn anchor]]s). | ||
There are currently three dimensions in the game: the [[Minecraft:Overworld]], [[Minecraft:the Nether]], and [[Minecraft:the End]]. A fourth dimension, [[Minecraft:the Sift]], is planned to be added in 2027. | |||
== Overworld == | == Overworld == | ||
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== The Nether == | == The Nether == | ||
{{Main|The Nether}} | {{Main|The Nether}} | ||
[[File:Vibrant Visuals Nether.png|thumb|A [[Crimson Forest|crimson forest]] and [[Minecraft:Warped Forest|warped forest]] | [[File:Vibrant Visuals Nether.png|thumb|A [[Crimson Forest|crimson forest]] and [[Minecraft:Warped Forest|warped forest]] seperated by the [[Minecraft:lava sea]] in the Nether]] | ||
The Nether is a hot dimension where [[Minecraft:lava]] flows equivalent to water's flow characteristics. It is so hot that [[Minecraft:water]] evaporates and [[Minecraft:wet sponge]]s dry out the instant they are {{control|placed}}. The ground mainly consists of [[Minecraft:netherrack]], but [[Minecraft:soul sand]] covers the surface of [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]]s, and the [[Minecraft:basalt delta]]s consist of [[Minecraft:basalt]] and [[Minecraft:blackstone]]. A player can go to the Nether by entering a [[Minecraft:Nether portal]] in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]]. In most biomes, hostile mobs spawn and attack players, although in the [[Minecraft:warped forest]] only [[Minecraft:endermen]] spawn who don't attack players unless provoked. | The Nether is a hot dimension where [[Minecraft:lava]] flows equivalent to water's flow characteristics. It is so hot that [[Minecraft:water]] evaporates and [[Minecraft:wet sponge]]s dry out the instant they are {{control|placed}}. The ground mainly consists of [[Minecraft:netherrack]], but [[Minecraft:soul sand]] covers the surface of [[Minecraft:soul sand valley]]s, and the [[Minecraft:basalt delta]]s consist of [[Minecraft:basalt]] and [[Minecraft:blackstone]]. A player can go to the Nether by entering a [[Minecraft:Nether portal]] in the [[Minecraft:Overworld]]. In most biomes, hostile mobs spawn and attack players, although in the [[Minecraft:warped forest]] only [[Minecraft:endermen]] spawn who don't attack players unless provoked. | ||
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* [[Minecraft:Bastion remnant]]s guarded by [[Minecraft:piglin brute]]s | * [[Minecraft:Bastion remnant]]s guarded by [[Minecraft:piglin brute]]s | ||
* [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]]es guarded by [[Minecraft:wither skeleton]]s and [[Minecraft:blaze]]s | * [[Minecraft:Nether fortress]]es guarded by [[Minecraft:wither skeleton]]s and [[Minecraft:blaze]]s | ||
* One block travel in the Nether is 8 blocks in the Overworld | |||
== The End == | == The End == | ||
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* Floating islands with access to the [[Minecraft:void]] | * Floating islands with access to the [[Minecraft:void]] | ||
* [[Minecraft:End crystal]]s igniting the block they're placed on fire | * [[Minecraft:End crystal]]s igniting the block upon which they're placed on fire | ||
* [[Minecraft:End flash]]es and a black pixel [[Minecraft:End sky|sky]] | * [[Minecraft:End flash]]es and a black pixel [[Minecraft:End sky|sky]] | ||
* [[Minecraft:End cities]] guarded by [[Minecraft:shulker]]s | * [[Minecraft:End cities]] guarded by [[Minecraft:shulker]]s | ||
* [[Minecraft:End gateway]]s to access the outer islands | * [[Minecraft:End gateway]]s to access the outer islands | ||
* One of the main [[Minecraft:boss]]es in the game, the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]] | * One of the main [[Minecraft:boss]]es in the game, the [[Minecraft:ender dragon]] | ||
== The Sift == | |||
{{Main|The Sift}} | |||
{{planned|section=1|cite=<ref>{{ytl|9njefMDxzqw|Minecraft LIVE - September 2026|Minecraft|September 26, 2026}}</ref>}} | |||
[[File:The Sift.png|thumb|The Sift as shown in [[Minecraft LIVE – September 2026]]]] | |||
The Sift is an upcoming dimension featuring the [[Minecraft:blub]] mob. It was originally added to ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons II]]'' and will be added to ''Minecraft'' in 2027. | |||
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== Custom dimensions == | == Custom dimensions == | ||
[[File:Custom dimension custom plains biome.png|thumb|An example of a custom dimension with modified colors and [[calcite]] instead of stone]] | [[File:Custom dimension custom plains biome.png|thumb|An example of a custom dimension with modified colors and [[calcite]] instead of stone]] | ||
{{Main|Custom dimension}} | {{Main|Custom dimension}} | ||
Using [[Minecraft:data pack]]s, it is possible to create custom dimensions and [[Minecraft:dimension type]]s that have different [[Minecraft:biome]]s, world generation and properties from the regular dimensions.{{only|java}} | Using [[Minecraft:data pack]]s, it is possible to create custom dimensions and [[Minecraft:dimension type]]s that have different [[Minecraft:biome]]s, world generation and properties from the regular dimensions.{{only|java}} | ||
Using [[Minecraft:add-ons]], | Using [[Minecraft:add-ons]], it is possible to create custom dimensions however, there is no world generation other than [[Minecraft:scripting]]. Each custom dimension is similar to an Overworld [[Minecraft:void world]] generation, with same height limit. | ||
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In a Twitch livestream, the developers briefly mentioned the idea of a "dream dimension" that would be exclusive to [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]].<ref>{{twl|19541608|Minecraft: Pocket Edition & Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Q&A|Minecraft|October 7, 2015}}</ref> | In a Twitch livestream, the developers briefly mentioned the idea of a "dream dimension" that would be exclusive to [[Minecraft:Pocket Edition]].<ref>{{twl|19541608|Minecraft: Pocket Edition & Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition Q&A|Minecraft|October 7, 2015}}</ref> | ||
== | == History == | ||
== | === Announcement === | ||
{{ | {{info needed section|early teasers for the Nether and the End (incl. the Sky Dimension), as well as Pocket Edition's proposed dream dimension, would fit well here}} | ||
{{HistoryTable|{{HistoryLine||September 26, 2026|link=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9njefMDxzqw|The Sift has been announced at [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live – September 2026]].}}}} | |||
=== ''Java Edition'' === | === ''Java Edition'' === | ||
{{HistoryTable | {{HistoryTable | ||
|{{HistoryLine|java pre-classic}} | |{{HistoryLine|java pre-classic}} | ||
|{{HistoryLine|| | |{{HistoryLine||Cave game tech test|Added the Overworld.}} | ||
|{{HistoryLine|java alpha}} | |{{HistoryLine|java alpha}} | ||
|{{HistoryLine||v1.2.0|Added the Nether.}} | |{{HistoryLine||v1.2.0|Added the Nether.}} | ||
|{{HistoryLine|java}} | |{{HistoryLine|java}} | ||
|{{HistoryLine||1.0.0|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4|Added the End.}} | |{{HistoryLine||1.0.0|dev=Beta 1.9 Prerelease 4|Added the End.}} | ||
|{{HistoryLine||1.16|dev=Pre-release 1|Custom dimenions may now be defined via [[Minecraft:data pack]]s.}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
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{{HistoryTable | {{HistoryTable | ||
|{{HistoryLine|pocket alpha}} | |{{HistoryLine|pocket alpha}} | ||
|{{HistoryLine|| | |{{HistoryLine||Demo|Added the Overworld.}} | ||
|{{HistoryLine||dev=build 1|v0.12.1|Added the Nether.}} | |{{HistoryLine||dev=build 1|v0.12.1|Added the Nether.}} | ||
|{{HistoryLine|pocket}} | |{{HistoryLine|pocket}} | ||
|{{HistoryLine||dev=alpha 0.17.0.1|1.0.0|Added the End.}} | |{{HistoryLine||dev=alpha 0.17.0.1|1.0.0|Added the End.}} | ||
|{{HistoryLine| | |{{HistoryLine|bedrock}} | ||
|{{HistoryLine||26.20|dev=Preview 26.20.26|exp=Beta APIs| | |{{HistoryLine||26.20|dev=Preview 26.20.26|exp=Beta APIs|Custom dimensions can now be created through a new scripting registry. Currently, the build limits for registered dimensions is -512 to 512.}} | ||
|{{HistoryLine||26.30|dev=Preview 26.30.27|exp=Beta APIs|Custom dimensions no longer have a height of -512 to 512, but rather the standard height of the Overworld, being from -64 to 320.}} | |||
|{{HistoryLine||26.30|dev=Preview 26.30.29|Custom dimensions through scripting have moved to stable.}} | |||
|{{HistoryLine||26.50|dev=Preview 26.50.25|Added support for defining custom dimensions with json and configuring custom dimension heights.}} | |||
|{{HistoryLine|||dev=Preview 26.50.26|Custom dimension heights defined in a dimension JSON file can once again span the full -512 to 512 block range instead of being capped to the default Overworld heights of -64 to 320.}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
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}} | }} | ||
=== | == Issues == | ||
{{Issue list}} | |||
}} | |||
== | == Gallery == | ||
=== Mojang images === | |||
<gallery> | |||
File:Dimensions.jpg|Original three dimensions. | |||
</gallery> | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Minecraft:it:Dimensione]] | [[Minecraft:it:Dimensione]] | ||
[[Minecraft:ja:ディメンション]] | [[Minecraft:ja:ディメンション]] | ||
[[Minecraft:pt:Dimensão]] | |||
[[Minecraft:pt: | |||
[[Minecraft:uk:Вимір]] | [[Minecraft:uk:Вимір]] | ||
[[Minecraft:zh:维度]] | [[Minecraft:zh:维度]] | ||
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For the {{{Description}}} of the same name, see [[{{{Destination}}}]]. |
Dimensions are parallel worlds within a Minecraft Minecraft:world characterized by a way of generation, biomes and structures, and other things unique to one dimension. Each dimension is its own separate 3D space, not affecting other dimensions. Players can explore and discover various dimensions in Minecraft, typically through the use of Minecraft:portals. Content creators can also make Minecraft:custom dimensions to explore in Minecraft.
The Minecraft:daylight cycle and Minecraft:weather may work differently or not exist in different dimensions, as well as respawn points (such as Minecraft:beds and Minecraft:respawn anchors).
There are currently three dimensions in the game: the Minecraft:Overworld, Minecraft:the Nether, and Minecraft:the End. A fourth dimension, Minecraft:the Sift, is planned to be added in 2027.
Overworld
The Overworld is the primary dimension in Minecraft. It has a wide variety of unique Minecraft:biomes to explore, and is easily the most diverse of the dimensions. Players typically spend most of their time in this dimension.
Unique features of the Overworld include:
- Surface and underground Minecraft:biomes
- Minecraft:Oceans containing Minecraft:water
- The most amount of Minecraft:ores
- Many naturally Minecraft:generated structures
- The most types of Minecraft:mobs
- A Minecraft:daylight cycle
- Minecraft:Weather
- Sleeping in a bed skips the night and sets spawn point (explodes when used in other dimensions)
- Minecraft:Sky features and Minecraft:atmospherics
- A larger vertical height of 384 blocks
The Nether
The Nether is a hot dimension where Minecraft:lava flows equivalent to water's flow characteristics. It is so hot that Minecraft:water evaporates and Minecraft:wet sponges dry out the instant they are Template:Control. The ground mainly consists of Minecraft:netherrack, but Minecraft:soul sand covers the surface of Minecraft:soul sand valleys, and the Minecraft:basalt deltas consist of Minecraft:basalt and Minecraft:blackstone. A player can go to the Nether by entering a Minecraft:Nether portal in the Minecraft:Overworld. In most biomes, hostile mobs spawn and attack players, although in the Minecraft:warped forest only Minecraft:endermen spawn who don't attack players unless provoked.
Unique features of the Nether include:
- Using a respawn anchor sets spawn point and consumes a charge should death occur (explodes when used in other dimensions).
- Oceans containing lava
- 1 block pockets of lava
- Cave-like terrain
- Minecraft:Nether quartz ore, Minecraft:Nether gold ore, and Minecraft:ancient debris
- A ceiling and floor of Minecraft:bedrock
- Minecraft:Huge fungi in the Minecraft:crimson forests and Minecraft:warped forests
- Minecraft:Fog color shifts for certain biomes
- Minecraft:Piglins to Minecraft:barter with
- Minecraft:Bastion remnants guarded by Minecraft:piglin brutes
- Minecraft:Nether fortresses guarded by Minecraft:wither skeletons and Minecraft:blazes
- One block travel in the Nether is 8 blocks in the Overworld
The End
The End is a space-like dimension with floating Minecraft:End stone islands, accessible with an Minecraft:End portal in a Minecraft:stronghold. In its center, there is a large lone island on which the Minecraft:ender dragon fight takes place; the outer islands are about a thousand blocks of void away from it. The End is a barren environment, but it is the place where some of the most unique and useful items in the game can be obtained, such as the Minecraft:elytra or Minecraft:shulker boxes.
Unique features of the End include:
- Floating islands with access to the Minecraft:void
- Minecraft:End crystals igniting the block upon which they're placed on fire
- Minecraft:End flashes and a black pixel sky
- Minecraft:End cities guarded by Minecraft:shulkers
- Minecraft:End gateways to access the outer islands
- One of the main Minecraft:bosses in the game, the Minecraft:ender dragon
The Sift
Template:Main Template:Planned
The Sift is an upcoming dimension featuring the Minecraft:blub mob. It was originally added to Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons II and will be added to Minecraft in 2027.
Custom dimensions
Template:Main Using Minecraft:data packs, it is possible to create custom dimensions and Minecraft:dimension types that have different Minecraft:biomes, world generation and properties from the regular dimensions.Template:Only
Using Minecraft:add-ons, it is possible to create custom dimensions however, there is no world generation other than Minecraft:scripting. Each custom dimension is similar to an Overworld Minecraft:void world generation, with same height limit.
Unimplemented dimensions
Sky Dimension
Template:Main The sky dimension was a scrapped dimension that would have contained floating land masses and was planned to be added in the Minecraft:Adventure Update. Eventually, the code for the sky dimension was repurposed for Minecraft:The End instead.<ref>Template:Tweet</ref>
Dream Dimension
Template:Main In a Twitch livestream, the developers briefly mentioned the idea of a "dream dimension" that would be exclusive to Minecraft:Pocket Edition.<ref>Template:Twl</ref>
History
Announcement
Template:Info needed section Template:HistoryTable
Java Edition
Bedrock Edition
Legacy Console Edition
New Nintendo 3DS Edition
Issues
Gallery
Mojang images
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Original three dimensions.
References
Minecraft:cs:Dimenze Minecraft:de:Dimension Minecraft:es:Dimensión Minecraft:fr:Dimension Minecraft:it:Dimensione Minecraft:ja:ディメンション Minecraft:pt:Dimensão Minecraft:uk:Вимір Minecraft:zh:维度