Pdf2Dridil: “So, have you heard about the last-minute free gift for Minecraft players that’ll add some flair to their blocky avatars?” It would seem that the Common Cape is yours the moment you log in before May 5, 2026, using a Microsoft account. Actually, the offer is no rush to gain FOMO-this one literally will await you for a couple years to redeem.
The cape itself serves as a gorgeous little cosmetic that gently glides over the shoulders of your avatar in both Bedrock and Java Edition. Free, no battle passes required, no grinding required, and all you have to do is log in on the Bedrock Edition to witness the cape appearing at your beckoning.
Wait-worthy-of-thoughts-that-weren’t-asked-were capes once so exclusive? This deserves a moment of reflection: Traditional capes were bestowed upon very rarely, sometimes for special events, MineCon attendees, or Mojang employees. Nowadays, developers have gotten a bit more loose with the giveaways and free stuff, with, for instance, the Migration Cape for switching accounts. This Common Cape tries to take that path to make cosmetics a little more common.
The catch? There really isn’t any. You can have a Microsoft account linked to Minecraft (which let us be honest, you really do if you played since the ugly 2021 account migration push); log in once before 2026, and the cape shall be yours forever. It syncs across all platforms, which in turn means you will no longer have to worry about losing your cape if you choose to go from Java to Bedrock or vice versa.
Online reactions are awkwardly split between excitement and wondering Why 2026? Some players have jokingly named it the Procrastinator’s Cape, since you have three years to claim it. Others wonder if this means more capes will be unlocked as free rewards really soon. Definitely, another win for those who missed the first set of exclusive cosmetics.
For those who have been sitting it out in Steve’s default skin just because, this is your chance to get some free flair instead of deliberately buying it on Marketplace. Of course, that won’t help you in parkour; capes are just for show.
Yes, go ahead and log in whenever. Or don’t. You have until 2026, after all, to decide. But why wait? Free drip is free drip, after all.
(Also, pro tip: If you’re on Java, make sure to relaunch the game after claiming it if you want to see it in your wardrobe. Fashion isn’t instant, after all.)
