Minecraft Dungeons II arrives in the Xbox Game Pass library the same day it goes on sale, so subscribers on the right plan can play the full Standard campaign without buying it separately. The dungeon-crawling sequel from Mojang Studios releases on September 29, 2026 for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and cloud, with day-one inclusion built into Microsoft’s usual first-party rules.
Quick answer: Yes. Minecraft Dungeons II is free on day one for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Those plans grant the Standard Edition only, not Deluxe.
Which Game Pass tiers include Minecraft Dungeons II
Not every Game Pass plan gets the game at launch. As a first-party Xbox Game Studios release, Minecraft Dungeons II follows the standard day-one policy, which currently covers two plans on release day.
| Plan | Access to Minecraft Dungeons II |
|---|---|
| Xbox Game Pass Ultimate | Day one, September 29, 2026 |
| PC Game Pass | Day one, September 29, 2026 |
| Game Pass Premium | Select Xbox-published games within 12 months of launch |
| Game Pass Essential | No confirmed inclusion for new releases |
You can start on release day by signing in with an active Ultimate or PC Game Pass subscription and downloading the title. Pre-installing ahead of launch lets you jump in as soon as the game unlocks. You can join or manage a plan from the official Xbox Game Pass page.
Standard Edition versus Deluxe: what Game Pass actually covers
The campaign available through Game Pass is the Standard Edition. The Deluxe Edition and its extras are not included in the subscription and must be bought separately. To get the additional cosmetics and post-launch content, you’ll need to purchase a Deluxe upgrade alongside your subscription.
The Deluxe Edition adds items that are not part of the subscription library:
- Soul cape
- Blub pet
- Four hero skins
- DLC 1 and DLC 2 (available as released)
Following the pattern set by the original Minecraft Dungeons, downloadable content is expected to sit outside the Game Pass entitlement and require its own purchase, even for subscribers.
Sign in with Game Pass on launch day to access the campaign; pre-order rewards aren’t included. A pre-order is required for the Twisted cape and Twisted chicken pet, as well as the two hero skins; the offer ends on September 28, 2026. These items can be found in the game’s Microsoft Store listing.
Where you can play it through Game Pass
Beyond Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC, Minecraft Dungeons II is confirmed for cloud gaming and runs on supported handheld devices such as the ROG Xbox Ally. Cloud access is useful for co-op players teaming up across different hardware and for machines that fall short of the recommended specs.
The game is also an Xbox Play Anywhere title. If you buy it digitally through the Microsoft Store, that single purchase works on both Xbox consoles and PC at no extra cost. When you play through Game Pass instead, your access is tied to an active, eligible subscription rather than a permanent license.
For console online multiplayer, Microsoft requires a separately purchased Game Pass Essential, Premium, or Ultimate plan. A household that already has Ultimate can use it for both the game and online co-op.
How to confirm you have access at launch
When Minecraft Dungeons II unlocks on September 29, 2026, the store page will show an install or play option instead of a purchase price if your subscription qualifies. Ultimate and PC Game Pass members who pre-installed can launch straight from their library once the release goes live. If the listing still asks for a payment, the plan on the account does not include day-one titles, and you would need to move to Ultimate or PC Game Pass to play at no extra cost.
For most subscribers, the practical takeaway is simple: keep an Ultimate or PC Game Pass plan active, pre-install ahead of launch, and the Standard campaign opens up on day one without a separate purchase.
