Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons II

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Minecraft Dungeons II extended key art

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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
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 on Windows and Xbox, and Mojang Studios on other platforms. It is the direct sequel to Minecraft:Minecraft Dungeons, and was released on September 29, 2026 for Template:W, Template:W, Template:W, Template:W, Template:W, and Template:W on Windows.

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
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
Operating system	Windows 10 64-bit (version 1703 or later) or Windows 11<ref group="note">An update is required to play on Linux with Proton.</ref>
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

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"

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

• Logo
  Logo
• Animated logo
  Animated logo
• Minecraft:Minecraft Launcher icon
  Minecraft:Minecraft Launcher icon
• Microsoft Store wallpaper
  Microsoft Store wallpaper
• Microsoft Store animated logo
  Microsoft Store animated logo
• Key art
  Key art
• Another variation of the key art
  Another variation of the key art
• Animated key art
  Animated key art
• Deluxe Edition key art
  Deluxe Edition key art
• Extended key art for Deluxe Edition
  Extended key art for Deluxe Edition
• The first look at Minecraft Dungeons II key art by @XBOX on Twitter<ref>Template:Tweet</ref>
  The first look at Minecraft Dungeons II key art by @XBOX on Twitter<ref>Template:Tweet</ref>
• Artwork for the Template:MCD2
  Artwork for the Template:MCD2
• Artwork for the Template:MCD2
  Artwork for the Template:MCD2
• Artwork depicting the Template:MCD2es
  Artwork depicting the Template:MCD2es
• Another artwork depicting the heroes
  Another artwork depicting the heroes
• Artwork depicting Template:MCD2
  Artwork depicting Template:MCD2
• A key art variation used for the Template:MCD2
  A key art variation used for the Template:MCD2
• Artwork depicting the Sift without the logo
  Artwork depicting the Sift without the logo
• Interactive button in Minecraft Bedrock
  Interactive button in Minecraft Bedrock
• A key art variation promoting the Template:MCD2
  A key art variation promoting the Template:MCD2
• Splash screen based on a Template:MCD2 scene
  Splash screen based on a Template:MCD2 scene
• Minecraft:Mojang logo for Minecraft Dungeons II
  Minecraft:Mojang logo for Minecraft Dungeons II

Screenshots

• Heroes in a cave displaying new Template:MCD2
  Heroes in a cave displaying new Template:MCD2
• The inventory screen
  The inventory screen
• Four players in Template:MCD2
  Four players in Template:MCD2
• A combat scene in Template:MCD2
  A combat scene in Template:MCD2
• Several Template:MCD2 mobs
  Several Template:MCD2 mobs
• The Template:MCD2's boss fight
  The Template:MCD2's boss fight
• The Template:MCD2's boss fight
  The Template:MCD2's boss fight
• A hero standing on a moving platform in the Sift
  A hero standing on a moving platform in the Sift
• Template:MCD2 at day
  Template:MCD2 at day
• Template:MCD2
  Template:MCD2
• A frozen mountain cliff coated with snow
  Template:MCD2
• A Template:MCD2 in Template:MCD2
  A Template:MCD2 in Template:MCD2
• Little Howl Hamlet at night
  Little Howl Hamlet at night
• An environment in the Sift featuring various Template:MCD2
  An environment in the Sift featuring various Template:MCD2
• Heroes standing in the Sift equipped with various gear
  Heroes standing in the Sift equipped with various gear
• An explosion in the Sift
  An explosion in the Sift
• The Template:MCD2 and Template:MCD2 hero skins included in the pre-order bonus
  The Template:MCD2 and Template:MCD2 hero skins included in the pre-order bonus
• The Template:MCD2 included in the pre-order bonus
  The Template:MCD2 included in the pre-order bonus
• The Template:MCD2 included in the pre-order bonus
  The Template:MCD2 included in the pre-order bonus
• Heroes fighting a Template:MCD2 in the Sift
  Heroes fighting a Template:MCD2 in the Sift
• Heroes fighting seedlings in the Sift
  Heroes fighting seedlings in the Sift
• Template:MCD2 fighting a Template:MCD2
  Template:MCD2 fighting a Template:MCD2
• Heroes exploring the Sift
  Heroes exploring the Sift
• Heroes fighting seedlings in the Sift
  Heroes fighting seedlings in the Sift
• Heroes fighting illagers
  Heroes fighting illagers

Concept artwork

• A Template:MCD2 approaching a temple
  A Template:MCD2 approaching a temple
• A village on a lakeside
  A village on a lakeside
• A witch hut within Rainy Plains
  A witch hut within Rainy Plains
• A village in the taiga
  Template:MCD2
• Illager ruins in Template:MCD2
  Illager ruins in Template:MCD2
• The entrance to the Template:MCD2
  The entrance to the Template:MCD2
• A dungeon entrance near a waterfall
  A dungeon entrance near a waterfall
• The Template:MCD2 in Template:MCD2
  The Template:MCD2 in Template:MCD2
• A village in Honeycomb Fields
  A village in Honeycomb Fields
• A shipwreck buried in snow
  A shipwreck buried in snow
• The center of Template:MCD2
  The center of Template:MCD2
• Art on the pre-order screen background
  Template:MCD2
• A coastal village
  Template:MCD2
• Towers in Rainy Plains
  Towers in Rainy Plains
• The Template:MCD2
  The Template:MCD2
• Template:MCD2
  Template:MCD2

In other media

Promotional images

• Villagers in the game
  Villagers in the game
• The camp under attack
  The camp under attack
• A view of camp
  A view of camp
• The camp burning
  The camp burning
• The Template:MCD2 and its Template:MCD2 in the trailer
  The Template:MCD2 and its Template:MCD2 in the trailer
• The Deep Dark portal flickering in the trailer
  The Deep Dark portal flickering in the trailer
• The Twisted Warden's arm
  The Twisted Warden's arm
• Ancient city portal with logo
  Ancient city portal with logo
• Social media icon themed after Dungeons II on Facebook
  Social media icon themed after Dungeons II on Facebook
• Social media icon themed after Dungeons II on YouTube
  Social media icon themed after Dungeons II on YouTube
• File:MCD2 Mojang Countdown.webp
• File:MCD2 dungeons2launch header.webp
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• File:MCD2 dungeons2launch 4.jpeg
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