Overview
Minecraft LIVE September 2026 featured a number of big announcements for the game, which have been rounded up below.
The headline announcement was confirmation that the Sift is coming to Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition in 2027. It's the first new dimension for Minecraft in 14 years. Elsewhere, Mojang confirmed that Ice Caves are the next game drop, and Sound Effects Packs for Minecraft Marketplace are coming later this year. An update on Minecraft World was also shared, featuring a hotel and a rollercoaster.
There was no announcement of an End update, despite fan speculation following trailer teases.
All this and more is detailed in the report below. Check that out, then head to the comments to let us know what you think!
And that's a wrap!
Minecraft LIVE is over, and we have a clearer idea of what's coming to Minecraft for the rest of this year and even 2027. Let us know what you thought of all the announcements in the comments!
The Sift is coming to Java and Bedrock Edition!
Minecraft LIVE's big final announcement is that the Sift is coming to Minecraft Java and Bedrock Edition in 2027. The Sift is Minecraft's first new dimension in over 14 years, and joins the Overworld, The Nether, and The End as Minecraft’s official fourth dimension.
Today at Minecraft LIVE: Dungeons II, our first new dimension in more than 14 years, new ways for creators to build, Minecraft on Nintendo Switch 2, and more.More than 300,000 people play Minecraft for the first time on an average day. After 17+ years and 425M+ copies sold, I… pic.twitter.com/fdhkwuh258
Ice Caves are the next Minecraft game drop
Ice Caves are coming to Minecraft, adding a new and rare underground extension of cold biomes with glowing ice crystals and environmental variety. Ice Caves include a new hostile mob, the frozen zombie, which can apply freezing effects and throw damaging ice balls. The ice balls can also be used as weapons or to craft potions, adding strategic options for combat scenarios.
Mojang noted that Ice Caves add a whole new layer of variety to cold biomes, making underground exploration more interesting through increased environmental diversity.
Ice crystals can be found in ice caves and placed both vertically and horizontally for decoration, building, and lighting. The Frozen Zombie applies a stacking freezing effect with its melee attacks and throws ice balls that apply knockback and deal damage. Normal zombies can also convert into Frozen variants when exposed to powder snow.
Frozen zombies drop ice balls on death, which can be crafted to brew a new freezing potion or used as a projectile weapon.
Sound Effects Packs for Minecraft Marketplace coming later this year
Later this year Mojang will introduce Sound Effects Packs for Minecraft Marketplace, giving players new ways to customize their audio experience.
Minecraft World update
Minecraft World received two announcements at the event: the world’s first official Minecraft hotel, and the name of the first ever Minecraft rollercoaster.
The Minecraft World Hotel and the Escape the Nether rollercoaster are confirmed for the Minecraft experience at Chessington World of Adventures Resort, set to open next year under a collaboration between Merlin Entertainments and Mojang Studios.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 deep dive
Mojang previewed Minecraft Dungeons 2, highlighting new loot, mobs, and a new dimension. The story requires players to help villagers find a new home in Bravehaven while investigating a soul corruption spreading across the overworld.
The game features an interconnected world with open exploration routes, deeper interactions with villagers, and new movement mechanics like jumping, parkour sections, and jump attacks.
The central feature is the Sift, a soul-rich dimension integrated into Minecraft Dungeons 2. Post-launch DLC is planned, and the game launches on Tuesday, September 29.
Brave a new dimension in #DungeonsII: The Sift!Hear what our team has to say about this beautiful new world. pic.twitter.com/EWfVrHL2JD
New Minecraft platform initiative
Jens Bergenström, Chief Creative Officer at Mojang Studios, ruled out an End update but announced a new creator platform aimed at making it easier to build experiences within Minecraft.
30 minutes to go!
This is your official 30 minute warning for Minecraft LIVE! Not long now until we find out what Mojang has up its sleeve. Check back here for live updates, and let us know what you're hoping to see in the comments!
