The Sift will be Minecraft Java and Bedrock’s fourth dimension, announced for 2027. Mojang confirmed it during Minecraft Live on September 26, 2026. This is news to follow, not a reason to reinstall your server today.
This guide separates the games’ timelines and offers practical preparation for playing with friends. Information checked on September 28, 2026.
What is confirmed—and what is still unknown
| Question | Announcement details |
|---|---|
| Which editions? | Java and Bedrock. |
| When? | 2027; no exact date or version in the announcement reviewed. |
| Why is it significant? | The first new dimension in over 14 years, according to Mojang. |
| How do you enter? | No Java or Bedrock portal recipe is specified. |
Source: official Minecraft Live recap. Do not turn a video theory into instructions for your world.
Your next adventure starts with friends
Explore Teramont Minecraft hosting for your current world. Choose for your edition and add-ons; a future announcement alone is no reason to upgrade your plan.
The Sift in Dungeons II is not a server update
Minecraft Dungeons II has an announced release date of September 29, 2026. It is a separate game. Its interconnected world and co-op for up to four players belong to that experience, as the official systems guide explains.
For example, buying Dungeons II does not update an existing survival world shared with friends. Footage from that game does not prove its mechanics can be reproduced by installing a file on a Java server. Check the game name, edition and version before following any tutorial.
How to prepare without risking your builds
Our advice is to prepare the process, not guess the requirements. When a preview or stable version you want to install becomes available, use this checklist:
- Record your starting point. Save your edition, server version and mod, plugin or add-on list. A panel screenshot and file inventory help reconstruct the configuration.
- Back up with the server stopped. Keep the world, settings and add-on data in a separate location. A backup is not verified until you can restore it in a separate instance.
- Rehearse on a copy. Open the duplicate world with the target version. Check builds, inventories, permissions and player connections before changing the main world.
- Check every add-on. Look for explicit support for the target version. A successful startup does not guarantee that protection, economy or terrain-generation features work.
- Plan the way back. If testing fails, restore the complete previous backup. Do not rely on opening an already-converted world in an older version.
Example: a server with eight friends
Imagine eight players with months of shared builds. We suggest a test session on a copy: two people visit familiar builds, others check inventories and permissions, and then everyone explores together. Record errors and compare server responsiveness with the previous version under similar conditions.
Eight players is an organizational example, not an official limit or a performance test. We do not recommend a RAM allocation for content we have not evaluated. Buying more resources without measuring may raise hosting costs without fixing an incompatibility.
Quick questions
Should I delete my world to prepare?
We would not. Wait for instructions specific to the version you intend to install and keep your backups. Deleting builds or regions now has no demonstrated benefit.
Should I download a “The Sift installer”?
Not based on the name alone. Check its author, repository and compatibility. A third-party mod should be labeled as such; do not confuse it with an official update or provide credentials to “activate” it.
What can I do in the meantime?
Keep playing and plan your next expedition. Our Chunk Base biome and structure guide helps with versions the tool supports. It does not assume support for future content.
The takeaway: enjoy the announcement, but update based on verified compatibility rather than urgency. The cover is a conceptual illustration generated for this article; the in-article screenshot comes from Mojang.
