Since 2009, Minecraft has been thrilling people of all ages. In recent years, individual spin-offs of the game have provided variety. Now, with Minecraft Dungeons, an action role-playing game is also supposed to appear in the Minecraft universe. In the style of classic dungeon crawlers, you fight together with up to three friends against epic end bosses in an attempt to save the world.
General Information
What is Minecraft Dungeons?
The game is a mixture of hack & slash action adventure and a classic dungeon crawler. Up to four players explore randomly generated dungeons, collect experience and new items and thus become stronger continuously. Several epic end bosses are waiting for you and your friends.
Is local and online multiplayer supported?
Yes. Both local and online co-op multiplayer is possible for up to four people. Depending on the number of players, the difficulty level increases, but also the quality of the rewards.
For which systems will Minecraft Dungeons be released?
The game will be available for all major platforms. These include PC (Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and Playstation 4.
Will Cross-Platform Multiplayer be possible?
At the beginning you can only play with friends on the same platform. However, it is planned that all platforms will be connected to each other, so that all players worldwide can play together, regardless of the system.
Has the resolution and performance on consoles been improved?
Yes, for Xbox One X and Playstation 4 Pro it is possible to use the game with 4k resolution.
How can I join the Minecraft Community?
You can follow the developers on Discord (discord.gg/MinecraftDungeons) and Twitter (@dungeonsgame) and thus exchange ideas with like-minded people.
Release Information
When will Minecraft Dungeons be released?
The official release date for all platforms has been postponed to May 26, 2020.
Why was the release date postponed?
Due to changes in workflows during the COVID-19 crisis, there have been minor delays. However, the team still wanted to be able to present a perfect game, so they decided on this postponement of a few weeks.
Can Minecraft Dungeons be pre-ordered?
Yes. However, the time at which the game can be pre-ordered will differ from platform to platform.
How much does Minecraft Dungeons cost?
The game will be offered in several different versions. The standard version costs 19.99 € MSRP. The Hero version includes special equipment, two skins for the player, a pet, and access to the first two DLC packs when they are released, and costs 29.99 € MSRP.
Will Minecraft Dungeons be included in Xbox Gamepass?
Yes. Users of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate can even play the game on console and PC.
There are two different Windows versions. What is the difference?
The version: Windows 7 or better is installed via its own launcher. The Windows 10 version can be installed directly from the Microsoft App Store. Otherwise, these versions have no differences.
Information on Gameplay
How does fighting in the game work?
Fights are settled in real time. On the one hand, the player's skill, but also his equipment is decisive. Especially in the multiplayer mode, an agreement between the players can have a great impact on the difficulty of fights.
How can the player be individualized?
The player's adjustments can be divided into two points. On the one hand there are optical adjustments. Here the different skins can be mentioned, which you can use. On the other hand, you can make your character unique with your skills and your equipment. There are no restrictions on equipment worn by player classes.
How do the missions work in Minecraft Dungeons?
The dungeons in the game are randomly generated. However, during the missions, which take you forward in the story, targeted elements were incorporated, which make the mission unique. This combination ensures that while the narrative always remains the same, the path to the goal - and thus the monsters and your loot - will differ from game to game.
What can I do when I finish the game?
The joy of playing again is kept high by the random generation of the levels. The story can also be played again on higher difficulty levels. After all, you want to collect the perfect equipment. In addition, regular updates and DLCs will ensure variety in the future.
Are there new monsters in Minceraft Dungeons?
Of course, many of the familiar opponents appear in the game. But also numerous new monsters were added. Only a few of them were announced in advance, so you should be prepared for regular surprises.
Is there online matchmaking?
No. The game was developed to be played together with friends. In this respect, the local co-op mode is particularly worth mentioning.
Will there be mod support?
No, there is no mod support planned at the moment.
Information on the Minecraft Dungeons Beta
Is there a beta testing phase?
Yes. A small selection of PC players can already test the game in advance. These are selected randomly from all applications. If you have been selected, you have already received an email notification. No further players will be added to the beta test.
Over what period does the beta testing phase take place?
The beta ran from March 25, 2020 to April 24, 2020.
What can be tested during the beta?
You can see the first levels of the game. You can already try out the multiplayer mode. Since all levels are generated randomly, this does not lead to boredom when the actual game starts.
Will there be a reset after the beta?
Yes. All progress you have made during the beta is lost and will not be carried over.
Troubleshooting Minecraft Dungeons
PC: The game doesn't start, what can I do?
Make sure your PC meets the minimum requirements for the game. Also, check to see if you have the latest version of Windows and the corresponding version of the game installed. Update your drivers for your graphics card and check to see if the latest version of DirectX is installed.
Why does Minecraft Dungeons need its own launcher to start?
Since Minecraft Dungeons and the original Minecraft use different account systems, it was necessary to integrate its own launcher. However, this is only intended to be a temporary solution. It is assumed that in the future a single launcher will be developed for all Minecraft games.
Where can I report bugs in the game?
If you find a bug, you can report it at bugs.mojang.com. However, other feedback should be sent to aka.ms/DungeonsFeedback.
Xbox, PC: How can I play with my friends?
The easiest way to play together is the local multiplayer mode. If you want to play online with your friends, you need their gamertag. You can find this at the top right of your Xbox account page. If you don't have an Xbox account yet, you can create one for free at account.xbox.com.
In order to play with your friend, you need to add each other as friends in your Xbox account. Then you can start a joint game without any further effort.
Where can I find more help for Minecraft Dungeons?
For all problems that directly affect the game, you can visit