Minecraft Dungeons II launches globally on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, and it goes live at the same instant everywhere rather than rolling out region by region. That means the calendar date stays September 29 for most players, but the local clock time shifts depending on where you are.
Quick answer: The game unlocks at 8:00 AM UTC on September 29, which is 1:00 AM PT and 4:00 AM ET the same morning.
Release time: September 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM UTC
Minecraft Dungeons II launch times by region
Use the times below to find the exact moment the game becomes playable where you live. West Coast players get the earliest start, while the launch moves further into the day the further east you go.
| Region / Time zone | Local release time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 1:00 AM — September 29 |
| Central Time (CT) | 3:00 AM — September 29 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 4:00 AM — September 29 |
| Brasília Time (BRT) | 5:00 AM — September 29 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 9:00 AM — September 29 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 10:00 AM — September 29 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 4:00 PM — September 29 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 5:00 PM — September 29 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 5:00 PM — September 29 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 6:00 PM — September 29 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 8:00 PM — September 29 |
Where you can play at launch
Minecraft Dungeons II releases the same day across every supported platform. There is no early access window, so all versions unlock together at the times above.
- PC (Steam)
- Xbox Series X|S
- PlayStation 5
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
The game is also included with Xbox Game Pass on day one, so subscribers can install and play at launch without buying it separately. You can find the game’s official listing on the Xbox store page.
Pre-release downloads aren’t offered. The first Minecraft Dungeons install was roughly 6 GB, so setup should be quick; wait until launch unlocks to download it.
Editions and price at release
Two versions are available when the game goes live, and both carry the same launch time. The base game costs $29.99, while the Deluxe Edition is $49.99 and bundles in future DLC access.
| Edition | Price | Included content |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $29.99 | Base game |
| Deluxe | $49.99 | Base game, DLC 1 & 2, Soul Cape, Blub pet, 4 hero skins |
Buying either edition before release adds two extra hero skins, the Twisted Cape, and the Twisted Chicken pet. Players who own both Minecraft Dungeons and its sequel also receive a Hero Cape cosmetic that carries into Minecraft Dungeons II as well as Minecraft: Java and Bedrock Edition.
How to confirm the game is live
Once the unlock time passes for your region, the store page switches from a pre-order or wishlist state to an install or play option. If you own it or have Game Pass, the download button appears and you can begin installing right away. If the button has not changed yet, your local clock has not reached the times listed above.
