"A dungeon crawl that kids and adults alike can enjoy, solo or online"—High Overseas Review Scores for “Minecraft Dungeons II”

Here are some international reviews of *Minecraft Dungeons II*, scheduled for release on September 29, 2026.

Features Overseas Reviews
"A dungeon crawl that kids and adults alike can enjoy—whether playing solo or online." *Minecraft Dungeons II* Earns High Scores in International Reviews

Platform

Metascore

Total Reviews

PC

74

13

Xbox Series X

76

26

"Minecraft Dungeons II" is an action RPG scheduled for release on September 29, 2026. Players will explore uncharted lands and mysterious locations, battling hordes of enemies to stop the evil forces threatening to bring chaos to the world. The game promises a thrilling new adventure.

Title

Minecraft Dungeons II

Supported Platforms

PC (Steam, Microsoft Store)/PS5/Xbox Series X|S/Nintendo Switch 2/Nintendo Switch

Release Date

September 29, 2026

Japanese Language Support

Supported

Special Notes

Scheduled for Game Pass


・Destructoid: 90/100 (Xbox Series X)

"Minecraft Dungeons II" expands upon and improves upon its predecessor in nearly every conceivable way. As an action-RPG spin-off from one of the gaming world’s most iconic and popular series, it represents a superb evolution of the franchise.

・XGN: 85/100 (Xbox Series X)

*Minecraft Dungeons II* builds upon its predecessor with a vibrant world, loot worth collecting, and gameplay that’s accessible yet deeply engaging. The game’s true strength lies in its co-op mode, where its simple yet surprisingly addictive dungeon-crawling mechanics truly shine.

・GAMES.CH: 84/100 (PC)

“Minecraft Dungeons II” may not be a game that breaks the mold, but it features meaningful improvements over its predecessor in many ways.With its fast-paced combat, excellent co-op play, and expanded world, this title has turned out to be an enjoyable action RPG. However, monotonous, repetitive enemy encounters, inconsistent balancing, and shallow character development hold it back, preventing it from reaching its full potential.

・Gamer Social Club: 80/100 (Xbox Series X)

If you were expecting a dramatic evolution in the gameplay of *Minecraft Dungeons*, you might be a little disappointed. That said, if you were simply looking for an expanded version of the previous game, *Minecraft Dungeons II* will definitely hit the spot.

・GameSpot: 70/100 (Xbox Series X)

・GamesRadar+: 70/100 (Xbox Series X)

*Minecraft Dungeons II* scores zero for originality and feels exactly like its predecessor. That said, you shouldn’t add outlandish new ingredients when you’re trying to perfect a recipe. The result is a polished and enjoyable dungeon crawl.Kids and adults alike can enjoy it—whether playing solo, online, or side-by-side on the couch.

・IGN: 60/100 (Xbox Series X)

・Game Rant: 60/100 (Xbox Series X)

Ultimately, most of *Minecraft Dungeons II* can be summed up in one phrase: “unmemorable.” Even its few shining moments are buried beneath mediocrity and fail to stick in the memory. I can’t say I hated the time I spent playing this game, but I can’t say I loved it either.*Minecraft Dungeons II* is a fairly simple and lighthearted game, but when it’s all said and done, it leaves absolutely no impression.

・GamingBolt: 50/100 (PC)

*Minecraft Dungeons II* may look good and seem like a safe bet, but it fails to recreate the heart-pounding wonder and creativity of the *Minecraft* name it bears. Much less can it be expected to offer an engaging gameplay loop centered on loot collection.The fact that it represents a step backward from its predecessor in numerous ways does nothing to improve this situation.


We’ve compiled the international Metacritic review scores for *Minecraft Dungeons II*, set to release on September 29, 2026, for PC (Steam, Microsoft Store), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.As of this writing, the Metascore for the PC version is 74 (based on 13 reviews), and for the Xbox Series X version, it is 76 (based on 26 reviews) (the PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch versions do not meet the required number of reviews and are therefore not rated).

Overall, the multiplayer mode has been highly praised. On the other hand, there appear to be some critical opinions regarding the game’s originality.

*Minecraft Dungeons II* is scheduled for release on September 29, 2026, for PC (Steam, Microsoft Store),PS5,Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, and Nintendo Switch. It is also scheduled to be available on the “Game Pass” subscription service.

By FUN