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Minecraft Dungeons II: Which Edition You Should Buy

Four Minecraft Dungeons II heroes in different outfits standing on a glowing platform in a cave pool below a waterfall

Minecraft Dungeons II comes in two editions: the Standard Edition at $29.99 and the Deluxe Edition at $49.99 on Steam. Deluxe adds cosmetics (a cape, a pet and four hero skins) plus the game’s first two DLC packs when they release. Buy Standard if you just want the game; buy Deluxe, or the $19.99 Deluxe Upgrade later, if you know you’ll want both DLCs.

If you have Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass, you can play the Standard game at no extra cost.

The Editions at a Glance

Edition Price (Steam, US) What you get
Standard $29.99 The full game
Deluxe $49.99 The game, cosmetics, and DLC 1 and 2 when released
Deluxe Upgrade $19.99 The Deluxe extras, for Standard owners

What the Deluxe Edition Adds

Per Mojang’s official Dungeons II FAQ:

  • The Soul Cape.
  • The Blub pet, which Mojang notes “can’t fight battles”. It’s cosmetic.
  • Four Fancy Hero skins, for Valorie, Kellen, Ren and Flores.
  • DLC 1 and DLC 2, “when released”.

No release dates have been announced for either DLC. Creative director Måns Olson has said free updates will arrive alongside them, so Standard owners still get new content.

The Pre-Order Bonus Is Gone

Pre-orders came with two skins, the Twisted Cape and the Twisted Chicken pet. Mojang’s capes article now marks them “No longer available through purchase”. Some store pages still say “Pre-order today”, but that’s old copy; the bonus ended at launch. Our capes guide covers the capes you can still get.

Game Pass

Xbox Wire confirms Minecraft Dungeons II was on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass from day one, and it supports Xbox Play Anywhere, so one purchase covers Xbox consoles and Windows PCs. If you’re on Game Pass, the only thing left to decide is whether you want the Deluxe extras.

Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

Nintendo sells the Switch and Switch 2 versions as separate $29.99 products, and a Soul Pack with the Soul Cape, the Blub pet and the four hero skins. Nintendo’s listing doesn’t mention the DLC in that pack, so check its contents before buying. Our Switch 1 and PS4 guide covers which versions exist.

There’s No Ultimate or Hero Edition

If you’re searching for an Ultimate Edition or Hero Edition, those were editions of the first Minecraft Dungeons. Minecraft Dungeons II only has Standard and Deluxe.

Which One Should You Buy

  • Standard if you want to try the game first, or you’re playing through Game Pass. You can upgrade later for the same $20 difference.
  • Deluxe if you already know you’ll buy both DLCs and like the cosmetics.

Your hero and progress carry across platforms if you link your accounts, so your edition choice doesn’t lock you out of playing elsewhere; our cross save guide explains. Every guide is on our Minecraft Dungeons II hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

What’s the difference between Standard and Deluxe in Minecraft Dungeons II? Deluxe adds the Soul Cape, the Blub pet, four hero skins, and the first two DLC packs when they release.

How much is Minecraft Dungeons II? $29.99 for Standard and $49.99 for Deluxe on Steam in the US.

Can you upgrade to Deluxe later? Yes. Steam sells a Deluxe Upgrade for $19.99.

Is Minecraft Dungeons II on Game Pass? Yes, on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass since launch.

Is there an Ultimate Edition of Minecraft Dungeons II? No. The Ultimate and Hero Editions belonged to the first game.

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