Minecraft Dungeons II
The official game launched September 29. Start here to explore its version of The Sift.
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Minecraft
The Sift
The Sift is a new dimension, available in Dungeons II, planned for Java & Bedrock in 2027, and already reimagined by community creators.
Sources checked 30 Sep 2026 · Official & community routes
Java & Bedrock Edition
The original Minecraft editions have a future release planned. An exact date is still to come.
Check current availability ↗Mods & Add-Ons
Independent creators offer different takes. Match the author, edition and file to your setup.
Compare six projects ↗Your first steps
Browse the guides →How to get to The Sift
Know your edition
Dungeons II, vanilla Minecraft and community projects each have their own route. Start with the one you play.
Choose your version →Find the right project
Similar names can hide very different mods. Compare their authors, project IDs and release files.
Meet the creators →Open Mielon’s portal
Follow the Ancient City setup and eight-note song, with a quick reference beside the full steps.
Learn the portal song →The community interpretations
Compare The Sift mods
Choose a project by who made it and how it works, not by its name alone.
Mielon’s The Sift
JAVA · MIELON · #1691925An Ancient City song portal and a world of new creatures, landscapes and resources.
View project →Wellspring
JAVA · SYDDERSLMAO · #1695433A separate early-alpha project with a Warden-key entrance.
View project →Bedrock Add-Ons
BEDROCK · TWO AUTHORSCompare trotamundos872 and Korvvvik, including their different package structures.
Compare add-ons →Explore the field notes
Creatures, areas & resources
Meet the inhabitants
Keep official creatures and each creator’s implementation in context.
Compare The Sift mobs →Meadows & Carapace
Get oriented with the areas named in the official introduction to The Sift.
Explore The Sift biomes →
A portal played in notes
See how Sonorous Deepslate and Note Blocks connect in Mielon’s mod.
Follow the sequence →The latest chapter
All updates →The latest Sift news
Dungeons II opens the door to The Sift
The official launch brings the new dimension into players’ hands.
The Sift is coming to Java & Bedrock
Minecraft Live sets the direction for the original editions in 2027.
A few useful answers
Minecraft The Sift FAQ
What is The Sift in Minecraft?
The Sift is a dimension introduced in Minecraft Dungeons II. Mojang also announced plans to bring it to Minecraft in 2027. Read the Xbox announcement.
Can I play it in vanilla Java or Bedrock now?
The official plan names 2027. Current community mods and add-ons are separate projects. Use the version guide to find your route.
Do all The Sift mods use the same portal?
No. Match a tutorial to its author and project. The eight-note song belongs to Mielon’s implementation.
Where do the downloads come from?
Our project comparison links to each author’s CurseForge page and verified file examples. Downloads remain with their original publishers.