The first game
Minecraft Dungeons (2020): DLC, editions and is it worth playing now?
Minecraft Dungeons came out in May 2020 and finished its updates in 2022. With Dungeons II out, here's what the first game includes and whether it's worth going back.
The basics
| Minecraft Dungeons | |
|---|---|
| Released | 26 May 2020 (Steam: 22 September 2021) |
| Made by | Mojang Studios, with Double Eleven; published by Xbox Game Studios |
| Platforms | Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch |
| Players | 1 to 4, local or online |
| Story | Heroes fight their way through levels to stop the Arch-Illager |
All six DLC
The Ultimate Edition (July 2021) bundles the base game with all six DLC. Free Seasonal Adventures followed, including Cloudy Climb (December 2021), which added the roguelike Tower, Luminous Night (April 2022) and Fauna Faire (October 2022).
| DLC | Released |
|---|---|
| Jungle Awakens | 1 July 2020 |
| Creeping Winter | 8 September 2020 |
| Howling Peaks | 9 December 2020 |
| Flames of the Nether | 24 February 2021 |
| Hidden Depths | 26 May 2021 |
| Echoing Void | 28 July 2021 |
Is it still updated?
No. The last content update was version 1.17 in November 2022, and Mojang announced the end of development in September 2023, when the game had reached 25 million players.
Is it worth playing in 2026?
Yes, if you want a shorter, simpler dungeon crawler: it's a complete game with years of content, and four-player couch co-op makes it great for families. Playing it on your Microsoft account also qualifies you for the free Hero Cape in Dungeons II and Minecraft. If you want a bigger open world and deeper builds, go straight to Minecraft Dungeons II.
Sources
Checked 30 October 2026 against Mojang's announcement of 25 million players, its 1.17 patch notes, the Steam release note and Wikipedia.