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

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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>

An enchanter, evoker, and illusioner firmerly under the Arch-Illager’s army stumble upon the Deep Dark biome and find the portal. They use an echo golem’s soul block to transform into the Prime Enchanter, Supreme Evoker, and Grand Illusioner. There, they use souls to creare massive golems and corrupt both the Overworld and the Sift.

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
• Dungeons II YouTube Banner
  Dungeons II YouTube Banner

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 sifters and a hurler in the Sift
  Heroes fighting sifters and a hurler 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
• Concept art of Spider Caves.
  Concept art of Spider Caves.
• Concept art of the SIft.
  Concept art of the SIft.
• Concept art of the Sift Ravines.
  Concept art of the Sift Ravines.
• Concept art of the Prime Enchanter boss fight.
  Concept art of the Prime Enchanter boss fight.

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
• File:MCD2 dungeons2launch 1.webp
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• File:MCD2 dungeons2launch 3.webp
• File:MCD2 dungeons2launch 4.jpeg
• File:MCD2 d2-coop-3.jpeg
• File:MCD2 d2-coop-4.webp