Minecraft Dungeons 2 gets a September release date
EDITOR BRIEF
Microsoft says Minecraft Dungeons 2 will launch on September 29, following its initial reveal in March with a fall 2026 window. The sequel returns players to the Minecraft Dungeons universe with a new action RPG adventure, new locations, and cooperative battles against evil forces.
CONTEXT
The sequel shows Microsoft continuing to expand Minecraft beyond its sandbox roots into genre spinoffs that can reach different player segments. A firm date gives the company a clear fall release beat and reinforces the value of franchise extensions around one of gaming’s most durable brands.
ARTICLE
Minecraft Dungeons 2, a sequel to Microsoft's dungeon crawler spinoff Minecraft Dungeons, will be released on September 29th. The company originally revealed the game in a brief trailer in March, promising a fall 2026 release window. Here's how Microsoft described it at the time:
Return to the world of Minecraft Dungeons in an all new action RPG adventure, brimming with high stakes encounters, thrilling challenges, and never before seen locations, as you set out to save a world in crisis. Will you and your allies prevail against the forces of evil and save the day once more?
Minecraft Dungeons 2 will be available on Nintendo Switch, Nin … Read the full story at The Verge.
