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During Minecraft Live on September 26, Mojang announced The Sift, an ethereal fourth dimension joining the Overworld, the Nether, and The End when it launches on Java and Bedrock in 2027 — the first new dimension added since The End arrived in 2011. The event also detailed the next quarterly 'game drop,' arriving in December 2026, which adds ice caves, a new hostile mob, and new frost-themed mechanics for exploration and combat. Alongside the reveals, Xbox boss Phil Spencer noted Minecraft continues to gain around 300,000 new players every single day, underscoring the game's enduring, massive reach nearly 15 years after launch.