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|engine = {{w|Unreal Engine}}<ref>From {{Cd|XboxGames/Minecraft Dungeons II/Content/resources.pri}}</ref> | |engine = {{w|Unreal Engine}}<ref>From {{Cd|XboxGames/Minecraft Dungeons II/Content/resources.pri}}</ref> | ||
|size= '''Windows / Xbox:''' 9.06 GB<ref>{{citation|url=https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9P5786PJB9RP|title=Minecraft Dungeons II {{!}} XBOX|website=Xbox|date=March 21, 2026}}</ref><br>'''Nintendo Switch:''' 3.9 GB<ref>{{citation|url=https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/titles/70010000067527|title=Minecraft Dungeons II / eShop Download / Nintendo eShop|website=Nintendo|date=March 21, 2026}} (Nintendo Switch)</ref><br>'''Nintendo Switch 2:''' 5 GB<ref>{{citation|url=https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/titles/70010000110906|title=Minecraft Dungeons II / eShop Download / Nintendo eShop|website=Nintendo|date=March 21, 2026}} (Nintendo Switch 2)</ref> | |size= '''Windows / Xbox:''' 9.06 GB<ref>{{citation|url=https://xbox.com/games/store/-/9P5786PJB9RP|title=Minecraft Dungeons II {{!}} XBOX|website=Xbox|date=March 21, 2026}}</ref><br>'''PlayStation 5:''' 7 GB<br>'''Nintendo Switch:''' 3.9 GB<ref>{{citation|url=https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/titles/70010000067527|title=Minecraft Dungeons II / eShop Download / Nintendo eShop|website=Nintendo|date=March 21, 2026}} (Nintendo Switch)</ref><br>'''Nintendo Switch 2:''' 5 GB<ref>{{citation|url=https://ec.nintendo.com/AU/en/titles/70010000110906|title=Minecraft Dungeons II / eShop Download / Nintendo eShop|website=Nintendo|date=March 21, 2026}} (Nintendo Switch 2)</ref> | ||
|date = September 29, 2026 | |date = September 29, 2026 | ||
|website = https://minecraft.net/about-dungeons-ii | |website = https://minecraft.net/about-dungeons-ii | ||
|source available = No | |source available = No | ||
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* [https://support.microsoft.com/topic/43dd011b-0ce8-4810-8302-965be6d53296 SteamOS] | * [https://support.microsoft.com/topic/43dd011b-0ce8-4810-8302-965be6d53296 SteamOS] | ||
{{!}}} | {{!}}} | ||
|license=Proprietary | |license=Proprietary}} | ||
[[File:MCD2 Key Art.jpg|thumb|right|''Minecraft Dungeons II'' extended key art]] | [[File:MCD2 Key Art.jpg|thumb|right|''Minecraft Dungeons II'' extended key art]] | ||
[[File:Dungeons II Steam header.png|thumb|right|''Minecraft Dungeons II'' logo]] | [[File:Dungeons II Steam header.png|thumb|right|''Minecraft Dungeons II'' logo]] | ||
'''''Minecraft Dungeons II''''', referred to internally as '''''Spicewood''''',<ref name="spicewood">https://minecraft.net/content/dam/minecraftnet/games/minecraft/key-art/NET_assets_Article_1280x720_Spicewood.jpg<br>https://minecraft.net/content/dam/minecraftnet/games/spicewood/key-art/Spicewood_Landing-Page_Trailer-Thumbnail.jpg</ref> is an | '''''Minecraft Dungeons II''''', referred to internally as '''''Spicewood''''',<ref name="spicewood">https://minecraft.net/content/dam/minecraftnet/games/minecraft/key-art/NET_assets_Article_1280x720_Spicewood.jpg<br>https://minecraft.net/content/dam/minecraftnet/games/spicewood/key-art/Spicewood_Landing-Page_Trailer-Thumbnail.jpg</ref> is an action RPG dungeon crawler developed by [[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]] and [[Minecraft:Double Eleven]], and published by [[Minecraft:Xbox Game Studios]]. The direct sequel to ''[[Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons]]'', it was released on September 29, 2026 for {{w|Microsoft Windows|Windows}}, {{w|Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X{{!}}S}}, {{w|PlayStation 5}}, {{w|Nintendo Switch}}, and {{w|Nintendo Switch 2}}. | ||
== History == | |||
''Dungeons II'' was known as "Spicewood" during development.{{more info|When first known? when leaked? when acknowledged by mojang?}}. It was announced officially during [[Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – March 2026]], with the release date of September 29 being revealed during the June 2026 Xbox Games Showcase.<ref>{{cite|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2026/06/minecraft-dungeons-ii-launches-september-29|title=Minecraft Dungeons II launches September 29|website=Gematsu}}</ref> | |||
== Synopsis == | == Synopsis == | ||
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| colspan="2" | DirectX 11 or later | | colspan="2" | DirectX 11 or later | ||
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The Steam version does not support SteamOS or other Linux distributions due to its reliance on Microsoft Game Services.<ref>https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/minecraft-dungeons-ii-doesnt-seem-to-run-on-steamos-linux/</ref> | |||
== Media == | == Media == | ||
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|date=September 22, 2026|userlink=[[Minecraft:Marc Watson]]}}</ref> He also snuck "in some very, very minor references to other Minecraft games, including Legends. Somewhere deep in the game."<ref>{{Bsky|marc-irl.bsky.social|3mvfnkluxfs2n|There are so many Dungeons things we could do and limited places to do them, so we wouldn’t do Legends-inspired unless there was a really good company reason.<br><br>I did however sneak in some very, very minor references to other Minecraft games, including Legends. Somewhere deep in the game. 😉|September 13, 2026|userlink=[[Minecraft:Marc Watson]]}}</ref> | |date=September 22, 2026|userlink=[[Minecraft:Marc Watson]]}}</ref> He also snuck "in some very, very minor references to other Minecraft games, including Legends. Somewhere deep in the game."<ref>{{Bsky|marc-irl.bsky.social|3mvfnkluxfs2n|There are so many Dungeons things we could do and limited places to do them, so we wouldn’t do Legends-inspired unless there was a really good company reason.<br><br>I did however sneak in some very, very minor references to other Minecraft games, including Legends. Somewhere deep in the game. 😉|September 13, 2026|userlink=[[Minecraft:Marc Watson]]}}</ref> | ||
* [[Minecraft:Mojang]] had an internal launch party on September 23, 2026, where they played the 12 minute demos from [[Minecraft:gamescom 2026]]. The winners were "4 designers with 7:54 remaining."<ref>{{Bsky|marc-irl.bsky.social|3mw7xcmem222l|Dungeons II launch party tonight. They had the Gamescom demo going, where you play from entering the Deep Dark to beating the Twisted Warden. 12 minute demo, my team beat it with 3 minutes left. The winners? 4 designers with 7:54 remaining. 😮 <br>Anyone want to try to beat that in a few days? 😁|date=September 24, 2026|userlink=[[Minecraft:Marc Watson]]}}</ref> | * [[Minecraft:Mojang]] had an internal launch party on September 23, 2026, where they played the 12 minute demos from [[Minecraft:gamescom 2026]]. The winners were "4 designers with 7:54 remaining."<ref>{{Bsky|marc-irl.bsky.social|3mw7xcmem222l|Dungeons II launch party tonight. They had the Gamescom demo going, where you play from entering the Deep Dark to beating the Twisted Warden. 12 minute demo, my team beat it with 3 minutes left. The winners? 4 designers with 7:54 remaining. 😮 <br>Anyone want to try to beat that in a few days? 😁|date=September 24, 2026|userlink=[[Minecraft:Marc Watson]]}}</ref> | ||
* | *Starting on September 24th, 2026, the [[Minecraft:title screen]] [[Minecraft:panorama]] on [[Minecraft:Bedrock Edition]] was changed to an ancient city, promoting the release of the game. | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
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File:MCD2 gameplay reveal 5.jpg|{{MCD2|Little Howl Hamlet}} at day | File:MCD2 gameplay reveal 5.jpg|{{MCD2|Little Howl Hamlet}} at day | ||
File:MCD2 gameplay reveal 6.jpg|{{MCD2|Brave Haven}} | File:MCD2 gameplay reveal 6.jpg|{{MCD2|Brave Haven}} | ||
File:MCD2 gameplay reveal 8.jpg | File:MCD2 gameplay reveal 8.jpg|alt=A frozen mountain cliff coated with snow|{{MCD2|Frozen Highlands}} | ||
File:Windsweptmountain biome.jpg|A {{MCD2|goat}} in {{MCD2|Frozen Highlands}} | File:Windsweptmountain biome.jpg|A {{MCD2|goat}} in {{MCD2|Frozen Highlands}} | ||
File:MCD2 Night forest village.jpg|Little Howl Hamlet at night | File:MCD2 Night forest village.jpg|Little Howl Hamlet at night | ||
File:MCD2 PlayStation promotional screenshot 1.jpg|An environment in {{MCD2|the Sift}} featuring various {{MCD2|Sifter|Sifters}} | File:MCD2 PlayStation promotional screenshot 1.jpg|An environment in {{MCD2|the Sift}} featuring various {{MCD2|Sifter|Sifters}} | ||
File:MCD2 PlayStation promotional screenshot 2.jpg|Heroes standing in the Sift equipped with various gear | File:MCD2 PlayStation promotional screenshot 2.jpg|Heroes standing in the Sift equipped with various gear | ||
Revision as of 11:24, 29 September 2026
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Minecraft Dungeons II, referred to internally as Spicewood,<ref name="spicewood">https://minecraft.net/content/dam/minecraftnet/games/minecraft/key-art/NET_assets_Article_1280x720_Spicewood.jpg
https://minecraft.net/content/dam/minecraftnet/games/spicewood/key-art/Spicewood_Landing-Page_Trailer-Thumbnail.jpg</ref> is an action RPG dungeon crawler developed by Minecraft:Mojang Studios and Minecraft:Double Eleven, and published by Minecraft:Xbox Game Studios. The direct sequel to Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons, it was released on September 29, 2026 for Template:W, Template:W, Template:W, Template:W, and Template:W.
History
Dungeons II was known as "Spicewood" during development.Template:More info. It was announced officially during Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – March 2026, with the release date of September 29 being revealed during the June 2026 Xbox Games Showcase.<ref>Template:Cite</ref>
Synopsis
"A new threat stirs, ready to descend upon the land and its inhabitants to cause unspeakable mayhem. Become a hero and take on foes unlike anything you’ve faced before, journey through long‑forgotten locations, and clash with the forces of evil once more!<ref>Template:Citation</ref>
Supported languages
According to Minecraft Dungeons II's front page on Steam, the game supports seventeen languages.
| Languages | Interface | Full Audio | Subtitles |
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| Chinese (Simplified) | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
| Chinese (Traditional) | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
| Dutch | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
| English | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
| French | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
| German | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
| Italian | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
| Spanish (Spain) | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
| Spanish (Latin American) | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
| Japanese | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
| Korean | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
| Polish | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
| Portuguese (Brazilian) | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
| Russian | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
| Swedish | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
| Turkish | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
| Ukrainian | Template:Tc | Template:Tc | Template:Tc |
System requirements
According to Minecraft Dungeons II's front page on Steam, the system requirements are as follows.
| Component | Minimum requirements | Recommended requirements |
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| Operating system | Windows 10 64-bit (version 1703 or later) or Windows 11 | |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-8100, AMD Ryzen 3 2200G or equivalent | Intel Core i5-8400, AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or equivalent |
| GPU | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050, AMD Radeon RX 560 or equivalent dedicated graphics card with at least 2 GB VRAM | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060, AMD Radeon RX 580, with at least 6 GB VRAM or equivalent |
| System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| DirectX version | DirectX 11 or later | |
The Steam version does not support SteamOS or other Linux distributions due to its reliance on Microsoft Game Services.<ref>https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/09/minecraft-dungeons-ii-doesnt-seem-to-run-on-steamos-linux/</ref>
Media
Minecraft Dungeons II: The Rift
Minecraft Dungeons II: The Rift is a novel based on Minecraft Dungeons II. It is authored by Minecraft:Caleb Zane Huett, who had previously authored the Template:Woodsword Chronicle series, and was released by Random House Worlds on September 1, 2026.<ref>Template:Citation</ref>
ARG
Template:Main An alternate reality game was started to promote the release of the game. It began on March 21, 2026 alongside the release of the Minecraft Dungeons II – Announce Trailer during Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – March 2026, and ended on September 18, 2026 alongside a video titled "The Conclusion"
Videos
Trivia
- There is a "(very) tiny Halo reference" that Minecraft:Marc Watson put in text that's "not on something players would normally have access to."<ref>Template:Bsky</ref> He also snuck "in some very, very minor references to other Minecraft games, including Legends. Somewhere deep in the game."<ref>Template:Bsky</ref>
- Minecraft:Mojang had an internal launch party on September 23, 2026, where they played the 12 minute demos from Minecraft:gamescom 2026. The winners were "4 designers with 7:54 remaining."<ref>Template:Bsky</ref>
- Starting on September 24th, 2026, the Minecraft:title screen Minecraft:panorama on Minecraft:Bedrock Edition was changed to an ancient city, promoting the release of the game.
Gallery
Key artwork
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Logo
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Animated logo
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Microsoft Store wallpaper
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Microsoft Store animated logo
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Key art
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Animated key art
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Deluxe Edition key art
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Extended key art for Deluxe Edition
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The first look at Minecraft Dungeons II key art by @XBOX on Twitter<ref>Template:Tweet</ref>
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Artwork for the Template:MCD2
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Artwork for the Template:MCD2
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Artwork depicting the Template:MCD2es
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Another artwork depicting the heroes
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Artwork depicting Template:MCD2
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A key art variation used for the Template:MCD2
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Artwork depicting the Sift without the logo
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Interactive button in Minecraft Bedrock
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A key art variation promoting the Template:MCD2
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Splash screen based on a Template:MCD2 scene
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Minecraft:Mojang logo for Minecraft Dungeons II
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Screenshots
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Heroes in a cave displaying new Template:MCD2
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The inventory screen
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Four players in Template:MCD2
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A combat scene in Template:MCD2
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Several Template:MCD2 mobs
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The Template:MCD2's boss fight
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The Template:MCD2's boss fight
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A hero standing on a moving platform in an unknown environment, with exposed copper and minecart rails visible at the top
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Template:MCD2 at day
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Little Howl Hamlet at night
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An environment in Template:MCD2 featuring various Template:MCD2
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Heroes standing in the Sift equipped with various gear
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An explosion in the Sift
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The Template:MCD2 and Template:MCD2 hero skins included in the pre-order bonus
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The Template:MCD2 included in the pre-order bonus
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The Template:MCD2 included in the pre-order bonus
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Heroes fighting a Template:MCD2 in the Sift
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Heroes fighting seedlings in the Sift
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Template:MCD2 fighting a Template:MCD2
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Heroes exploring the Sift
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Heroes fighting seedlings in the Sift
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Heroes fighting illagers
Concept artwork
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A Template:MCD2 approaching a temple
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A village on a lakeside
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A witch hut within Rainy Plains
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Illager ruins in Template:MCD2
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The entrance to the Template:MCD2
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A dungeon entrance near a waterfall
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The Template:MCD2 in Template:MCD2
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A village in Honeycomb Fields
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A shipwreck buried in snow
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The center of Template:MCD2
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Art on the pre-order screen background
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Towers in Rainy Plains
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The Template:MCD2
In other media
Promotional images
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Villagers in the game
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The camp under attack
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A view of camp
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The camp burning
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The Template:MCD2 and its Template:MCD2 in the trailer
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The Deep Dark portal flickering in the trailer
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The Twisted Warden's arm
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Ancient city portal with logo
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Social media icon themed after Dungeons II
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Social media icon themed after Dungeons II
References
Template:Navbox Dungeons II Template:Navbox Minecraft (franchise)
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