The September 26 announcement
Minecraft Live 2026 confirmed The Sift for Java and Bedrock in 2027. The broadcast also showed the dimension in the context of Dungeons II, ahead of that game’s September 29 launch. The primary event record is Minecraft Live: September 2026 Recap.
This article records the September 26 event. For the latest answer about availability, use The Sift update and release date.
Place the event on the timeline
| Moment | Role in the story | Read next |
|---|---|---|
| Gamescom | Earlier public announcement | Xbox’s event coverage below |
| September 26 | Minecraft Live reveal and vanilla plan | This event record |
| September 29 | Dungeons II release | Launch record |
| 2027 | Announced Java/Bedrock window | Current release timing |
The earlier Gamescom announcement is identified in Minecraft Dungeons II’s New Dimension Coming to Minecraft Java & Bedrock Edition. September 26 therefore marks a new stage of the reveal, not the first mention of The Sift.
What to do with the announcement
If you play Java or Bedrock, treat the announced year as a planning window. A showcase can help you decide what you want to follow, while an edition-specific release notice is what you need before changing your actual setup.
If you are choosing a game to play now, move from the event record to current availability. That page separates official game access from community files. A video posted around the event can be an official showcase or a creator’s implementation; identify the game and author before turning it into installation instructions.
Questions from the reveal
Was a precise vanilla launch date supplied? The reports used here give the year rather than a day or month.
Was the full vanilla entrance method revealed? The checked reports do not establish a complete procedure. Use how to get to The Sift for the game or community project you actually use.
Where should I follow later changes? The release guide maintains the present answer, and News links the dated events that explain how it changed.