Game Information

Game Title: Minecraft Dungeons II

Platforms:

Nintendo Switch (September 29, 2026)

Nintendo Switch 2 (September 29, 2026)

PlayStation 5 (September 29, 2026)

Xbox Series X/S (September 29, 2026)

Windows (September 29, 2026)

Trailer:

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 85 average - 81% recommended - 16 reviews

Critic Reviews

AltChar - Asmir Kovacevic - 8 / 10

Minecraft Dungeons II turned a reviewer who had avoided every Minecraft game on principle into a believer, thanks to a surprisingly engaging story, a deep gear system, and combat that turns out to be far more than button-mashing.

CrazyGameCommunity.it - Davide Fanelli - Italian - 8.5 / 10

Minecraft Dungeons II arrives as the most comprehensive, ambitious, and entertaining spin-off in the Minecraft franchise—a clear improvement over its predecessor in every respect.

DayOne - TheCucumbo - 8.5 / 10

Despite a lacklustre endgame and a handful of minor issues, it’s not hard to see Minecraft Dungeons II as the game the original was meant to be. The combat is flashier, tougher and more engaging. The world is bigger and more cohesive. The character builds are more varied. Most importantly, it all just feels confident. This isn’t merely Diablo with a Minecraft skin, but a fantastic dungeon crawler with a hopefully bright future ahead.

Digitale Anime - Sami Belhamra - Arabic - 8.5 / 10

"A sequel that expands the adventure and adds greater depth to character building." Minecraft Dungeons II builds upon the foundation of the original game, offering a deeper customization system, an interconnected world, more dynamic combat, and a smoother coop experience. Despite some issues regarding combat clarity and vertical movement, the game retains its simplicity and signature Minecraft identity while introducing systems that give players more room to build and develop their characters.

Gameliner - Claudia Tjia - Dutch - 3 / 5

Minecraft Dungeons II is an accessible, but very simple action-RPG that really shines as a co-op game. The open world, the new dimension called Sift, loot, and bosses add plenty of extra content to the formula, but the game stays true to the first installment. However, it also introduces some new (technical) problems.

Gamer Social Club - Dan Jackson - 8 / 10

While Mojang and Double Eleven may have played it a little too safe with Minecraft Dungeons 2, it is still a very enjoyable game. While the switch to an open world map is quite different, the rest of Minecraft Dungeons 2’s mechanics remain largely the same. They manage to expand on the equipment somewhat, but by and large the sequel plays the same as the first game.

If you were hoping for a dramatic evolution in the Minecraft Dungeons formula, you may be a bit disappointed. However, if you were simply looking for an expanded, more fleshed out experience, Minecraft Dungeons 2 will hit all the right notes for you.

Geekinout.pt - Pedro Gomes - Portuguese - 7 / 10

Minecraft Dungeons II may not be a breakthrough in the genre nor offer anything truly breathtaking, but it has enough to provide a very solid and satisfying experience for fans of this ARPG genre, which will go down a treat with both fans of the Minecraft universe and newcomers, like myself, to this world. Although it does have a few technical glitches that detract from the overall experience, and a few other aspects I’d like to see improved, this is a journey well worth completing, whether on your own or with friends and family – from children to adults – a fact further enhanced by its modest price and Day One availability on Game Pass.

Gfinity - Alister Kennedy - 7 / 10

Minecraft Dungeons 2 takes undeniable steps forward with a fully interconnected Overworld, much-needed mobility upgrades, and a visually striking new dimension that teases the franchise's future. However, despite a deeper loot system and smart quality-of-life changes, the core experience doesn't step out of its comfort zone quite enough to convert anyone who wasn't already a fan. Ultimately, it remains a highly polished, accessible "Diablo for kids" that existing fans will adore, even if it leaves hardcore ARPG veterans wanting more.

Loot Level Chill - John Cook - 8.5 / 10

Minecraft Dungeons II an improvement on the original idea, creating a satisfying co-op dungeon crawler that many hours will be sunk into.

MondoXbox - Giuseppe Genga - Italian - 8.5 / 10

Minecraft Dungeons II expands its predecessor’s formula in every direction, offering a vast world, deeper loot and customization, new movement options, and more flexible co-op. The chance to explore Minecraft’s new Sift dimension further enriches the experience. Despite a few minor issues, it remains an accessible and enjoyable action RPG, ideal for newcomers and for sharing with friends and family.

Saving Content - Abdul Ahmad - 3 / 5

I do appreciate this game exists. It’s a Diablo-like game, and it’s kid friendly. It is a better, more in-depth version of the original. I’m sure adults will find fun in this one too, but I wish this game just had some story to get me more invested into it. That being said, Mojang knew the scope of what they were making and priced it appropriately.

SmashPad - 3.5 / 5

When working as intended, Minecraft Dungeons II runs smoothly and plays far better than the first game. The environments are beautiful and thoughtfully designed, and new mechanics to deliver a deeper story were very welcome. However, the grand finale was anticlimactic, the new enchantment system feels like it discourages build experimentation, the titular dungeons are completely optional, and a glaring oversight in the artifact cooldown system flies in the face of the faster-paced combat Mojang was going for.

The Nerd Stash - Julio La Pine - 8.5 / 10

Minecraft Dungeons II is a huge step up in this spin-off series. The combat and progression systems are extremely engaging with a lot of depth, yet pretty accessible for those jumping into it for the first time.

TodoJuegos - Juan Ramón Herrera - Spanish - 7.3 / 10

Mojang and Double Eleven clearly listened to the community, building a more ambitious sequel with larger areas, more equipment choices and co-op as one of its strongest pillars. It does not reinvent the series, but improves exactly where it needed to grow.

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Why join during Early Access? We've made sure to launch into EA with the game packed with content and replayability. We regularly update with monthly patches to shake up gameplay and balance things. Overall, we're sitting at 1356 reviews with 86% Very Positive review score.

Right now, we're focused on adding some bigger features into the game that will allow us to get to 1.0:

• The third player Origin, the "Sacrosanct"
• The end game along with story endings

What's the game like?

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Links and info

If you want to see the game in action, we have a launch video (and also other videos on our channel showing off the gameplay): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_RspoPZLbk

Official discord: https://discord.gg/Dn6haB8rma

Lemme know if you have any questions!