Minecraft Dungeons II is set to launch on September 29, 2026, as confirmed by Xbox Game Studios. It will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, and PC (via Steam and the Microsoft Store), and will be included in Xbox Game Pass from day one. The Standard Edition is priced at .99, while the Deluxe Edition costs .99 and includes future downloadable content. Pre-orders come with exclusive hero skins, the Twisted cape, and a Twisted chicken pet. The sequel features a larger campaign across two interconnected worlds, a new antagonist, an expanded gear and enchantment system, new enemy types, environmental challenges, and a returning four-player co-op mode.
The Nintendo Switch eShop charts for the week of August 22, 2026, show the following top-selling games:
1. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
2. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
3. Minecraft
The complete list of top-selling games includes:
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Super Mario Party Jamboree
- Pokemon FireRed
- Nintendo Switch Sports
- Rhythm Heaven Groove
- Animal Crossing: New Horizons
- Pokemon Legends: Z-A
- Persona 5 Royal
- Pokemon Legends: Arceus
- GTA: The Trilogy
- Pokemon LeafGreen
- Super Mario Bros. Wonder
- Super Mario Odyssey
- Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
- Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury
- Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
- Pokemon Violet
- Stardew Valley
- Splatoon 3
- Mario Party Superstars
- Stray
- Deltarune
- Pokemon Scarlet
- Pokemon Brilliant Diamond
- Moonlight Peaks
Download-only titles include:
- Pokemon FireRed
- Pokemon LeafGreen
- Stardew Valley
- Deltarune
- Moonlight Peaks
- Wobbly Life
- The Lord of the Rings: War in the North – Legacy Edition
- Disney Dreamlight Valley
- Super Mario Galaxy 2
- The Oregon Trail
- Super Mario Galaxy
- Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game
- Moss: The Forgotten Relic
- Is This Seat Taken
- Sonic Origins
- Sally Face
- The Jackbox Party Pack 3
- Date Everything
- Grounded
- Hollow Knight
- Tiny Bookshop
- Terraria
- Hollow Knight: Silksong
- Outer Wilds
- Minecraft Dungeons
- Kynseed
- Hades
- SpongeBob SquarePants: Krusty Cook-Off
- Dispatch
- Backyard Baseball
Updates on the Nintendo eShop charts for both Switch 1 and Switch 2 are available.
Nintendo Switch Online members can participate in an All-Access Trial for Minecraft Dungeons from July 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. to August 2, 2026, at 5:59 p.m. Players can download the game from the Nintendo Store or the eShop and enjoy unlimited gameplay during this period. Save data can be transferred to the full version upon purchase. A limited-time sale will also occur, offering discounts on the digital version of Minecraft Dungeons from July 27, 2026, to August 9, 2026. The Standard Edition will be priced at 1,848 yen (30% off), the Ultimate Edition at 2,640 yen (50% off), and the Ultimate DLC Bundle at 1,320 yen (50% off). Additionally, Minecraft Dungeons II is set to launch on September 29, 2026.
Meccha Chameleon has experienced concept appropriation, with its unique gameplay mechanics being imitated by various games, including Scribble Hunt, which features a hide-and-seek format similar to Meccha Chameleon's chameleon-inspired gameplay. Other games, such as REPO, have also faced similar challenges with ripoffs on platforms like the Nintendo eShop. Developers from Peak have expressed frustration, preferring players to pirate their original game rather than engage with what they consider inferior imitations. The indie game community is increasingly concerned about the difficulty of standing out in a saturated market, where successful games attract opportunistic imitators. Meccha Chameleon has over 15 million players, highlighting the importance of supporting original creators in the gaming industry.
The second installment of Steam Next Fest for 2026 is running until June 22 and features a total of 8,682 demos, nearly double the entire library of PlayStation 2 games. Approximately 1,700 of these demos incorporate AI technology, leading to concerns about the quality of some titles, often labeled as "shovelware." Various digital storefronts are struggling to maintain quality amidst the influx of AI-generated content, with Sony recently removing a publisher known for low-quality releases. The reaction to AI in game development has been mixed, with backlash against certain titles. Additionally, early Geekbench results for Valve's upcoming Steam Machine suggest a potential launch next week.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is set to be released on September 29, 2026, two months after its announcement in March 2026. It will be available on all current-generation PC and console platforms, including the Nintendo Switch 2. The game will be priced at .99 USD, but will be accessible for Xbox Game Pass subscribers on day one. The game features an adventurous campaign where players must stop a new evil across two worlds, engaging in battles against various foes. The eShop page for the game was briefly available before being removed.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 has been leaked on the Nintendo eShop, revealing its release date of September 29, 2026, and a price of .99. The game will feature a new storyline, environments, and a mysterious entity called the Deep Dark Portal, which may include a new boss. It will also support couch co-op. The Nintendo eShop page has been removed, and the leak may have impacted plans for the Xbox showcase on June 7, 2026.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 is set to launch on September 29, 2026, with a price of .99. The game was leaked through an update from the Nintendo eShop, revealing new visuals and details ahead of an official announcement planned for Xbox's showcase on June 7, 2026. Earlier leaks referred to the game as Project Spidewood. The recent Minecraft Live event featured a brief trailer that introduced a new storyline, environments, and a portal known as the Deep Dark Portal, which is linked to a new boss.
