04 / Availability, without the guesswork

Is The Sift in Minecraft Yet?

Yes—in Dungeons II. For vanilla Java and Bedrock, the announced plan is 2027. Community mods and add-ons offer their own interpretations today.

Playable now

Explore The Sift in the official game.

Minecraft Dungeons II launched September 29, 2026. This is the official game route for The Sift today.

Read the Dungeons II overview

Planned for 2027

The vanilla Java release is ahead.

The official plan places The Sift in Minecraft in 2027. A community mod is a separate way to play; it does not change the vanilla release date.

Compare community alternatives

Planned for 2027

The vanilla Bedrock release is ahead.

The official Minecraft plan names 2027, without an exact date here. Bedrock add-ons are author-made projects with their own files and rules.

Compare Bedrock add-ons

Community projects

Match the file to your installation.

Choose the author first, then a specific release for your Minecraft version and loader. Mielon, Wellspring and the Backport projects use separate instructions.

Choose a Java project

Community projects

Start with the add-on’s author.

trotamundos872 and Korvvvik publish separate projects. Check pack format, version and device import support before following that author’s portal guide.

Compare the two add-ons

Original concept art: Moss-covered islands divided by calm teal water; not gameplay. — Original concept art · imagined setting, not gameplay

All routes at a glance

Keep the versions distinct.

Your game	Current route	Source	Next step
Dungeons II	Official game · launched Sep 29, 2026	Official launch article ↗	Game overview
Vanilla Java	Official plan · 2027	Xbox announcement ↗	Announcement summary
Vanilla Bedrock	Official plan · 2027	Xbox announcement ↗	Announcement summary
Java with mods	Creator-specific files and mechanics	Mielon's The Sift ↗	Compare projects
Bedrock with add-ons	Creator-specific packs and device support	The Sift Dimension Add-On ↗	Compare add-ons

Official announcements establish official availability. An author’s page describes that author’s community project. Review date: September 30, 2026.

Make the next step useful

From your version to your guide.

Check the name

Look for the game title or mod author on a video or tutorial before using its instructions.

Check the file

A project’s version and loader tags do not mean every possible combination exists. Use the actual file.

Follow the right route

For Mielon’s implementation, use the Ancient City portal song. Other authors may use different entrances.