Minecraft: The Sift's expansion plans extend into 2021

New claims about "The Sift," a new dimension set to be added to the Minecraft universe, reveal that Mojang has been working on this major update for much longer than expected. Unveiled during Minecraft Live, this new dimension has so far been shown only in a short teaser, and no release date for the main game has been announced yet. While the fact that the concept was initially slated to appear in *Minecraft Dungeons 2* might give the impression that it was a recent development, information from a reliable source indicates that the situation is different.

Development Process and Timeline

A source named ItsMwamOffi, who has previously shared accurate leaks, gave a clear answer pointing to 2021 in response to a player’s question about the development timeline. If this claim is accurate, it appears the Mojang team has been working on the new dimension in various stages for approximately five years. Of course, the source notes that the team’s focus during this time hasn’t been solely on The Sift, adding that the studio has been working on many different projects simultaneously. Mojang’s design director, Laura De Llorens, has confirmed that the team has been exploring the idea of a fourth dimension for quite some time, which supports this timeline.

• 2020: One of the developers of the Aether mod joined Mojang.
• 2021: Ancient City was unveiled, and its central portal structure caught players’ attention.
• 2023: Development of Minecraft Dungeons 2 began during this period.

Analysis

Although Mojang has not yet made an official “we started in 2021” announcement, when past developments and portal remnants in the game files are pieced together, it becomes clear that the concept of The Sift did not emerge from a sudden decision. The studio’s planning process, which spanned several years, clearly demonstrates the level of detailed preparation that went into the new dimension players have been waiting for so long.