Overview
Minecraft The Sift is the brand-new dimension Mojang revealed for 2027. It will be the fourth official dimension and the first new one in more than 15 years.
What we know about The Sift
- A brand-new dimension for Minecraft Java and Bedrock, coming in 2027.
- The fourth official dimension after the Overworld, the Nether and the End — and the first new one since The End arrived with 1.0 in late 2011.
- Mojang describes it as "beautiful, vibrant, and teeming with souls".
- Revealed areas include the Meadows and the Carapace.
- Revealed features include a new mob called the blub and many new "healthy" sculk blocks.
- New mobs can be companions or threats, with "new rules to learn".
- It appears first in Minecraft Dungeons II before reaching the base game.
Frequently asked questions
When is The Sift coming to Minecraft?
In 2027 for Java and Bedrock, after debuting in Minecraft Dungeons II.
Is The Sift the first new dimension since The End?
Yes — The End arrived with 1.0 in late 2011.
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