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	With the exception of the [[Minecraft:Pan Cape]], capes that are available to the general public can only be obtained through limited-time promotions. Some types of promotions that distribute capes are social media campaigns, [[Minecraft:event servers]], and in-person events. Capes cannot be obtained after their respective promotions have ended.<ref group=note>Various capes are obtained by redeeming codes. In these cases, new codes can only be obtained during the promotion period. However, although many cape codes were explicitly stated to have redemption deadlines, Mojang has apparently not enforced these deadlines for capes released in 2024 and beyond, allowing for codes obtained during the promotion period to be redeemed long after it ends.</ref>		With the exception of the [[Minecraft:Pan Cape]], capes that are available to the general public can only be obtained through limited-time promotions. Some types of promotions that distribute capes are social media campaigns, [[Minecraft:event servers]], and in-person events. Capes cannot be obtained after their respective promotions have ended.<ref group=note>Various capes are obtained by redeeming codes. In these cases, new codes can only be obtained during the promotion period. However, although many cape codes were explicitly stated to have redemption deadlines, Mojang has apparently not enforced these deadlines for capes released in 2024 and beyond, allowing for codes obtained during the promotion period to be redeemed long after it ends.</ref>

	Modern capes are often distributed to both editions of the game at the same time, although logging into {{BE}} is ~~sometimes~~ required to activate such capes in {{JE}}.<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/31550001045773-Get-Minecraft-Java-Edition-Capes-before-Promotion-End-Dates\|website=Minecraft.net\|title=Get Minecraft: Java Edition Capes Before Promotion End Dates\|author=}}</ref>		Modern capes are often distributed to both editions of the game at the same time, although logging into {{BE}} is often required to activate such capes in {{JE}}.<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/31550001045773-Get-Minecraft-Java-Edition-Capes-before-Promotion-End-Dates\|website=Minecraft.net\|title=Get Minecraft: Java Edition Capes Before Promotion End Dates\|author=}}</ref>

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
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	A Minecraft Movie Event Server Cape first look.png\|A screenshot from [[Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – March 2025]] where the then unnamed Yearn Cape for completing the [[Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie Live Event\|"A Minecraft Movie" Bedrock Event Server]] was first revealed<ref>https://www.youtube.com/live/jGNgh5zEFkY?&t=911</ref>		A Minecraft Movie Event Server Cape first look.png\|A screenshot from [[Minecraft:Minecraft LIVE – March 2025]] where the then unnamed Yearn Cape for completing the [[Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie Live Event\|"A Minecraft Movie" Bedrock Event Server]] was first revealed<ref>https://www.youtube.com/live/jGNgh5zEFkY?&t=911</ref>
	TwitchCon 2026 cape 1.jpg\|A person in a [[Minecraft:Crafter Cape\|crafter cape]] holding out a [[Minecraft:diamond sword]]		TwitchCon 2026 cape 1.jpg\|A person in a [[Minecraft:Crafter Cape\|crafter cape]] holding out a [[Minecraft:diamond sword]]
	TwitchCon 2026 cape 2.jpg\|Ditto		TwitchCon 2026 cape 2.jpg\|Ditto, but with a builder cape
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	=== Announced capes ===		=== Announced capes ===
	On April 22, 2026, [[Minecraft:Anthony Toczek]], the Head of Influence at Mojang, stated that they were "actively working" on a [[Minecraft:YouTube]] cape, but were "still building the tech to make drops work there".<ref>{{Tweet\|Anthony_Toczek\|2046766176232157254\|MCYT community is incredible (2T+ views is wild) and it’s 100% a core partner. We’re actively working on it just still building the tech to make drops work there 💚\|2026-04-22}}, replying to {{Tweet\|silentwisperer_\|2046752693142602139\|real talk, why has minecraft NEVER done a youtube cape. we have 3 for twitch and 1 for tiktok but the platform that helped build minecraft for 16+ years doesn't get anythinggg\|2026-04-22}}</ref>		On April 22, 2026, [[Minecraft:Anthony Toczek]], the Head of Influence at Mojang, stated that they were "actively working" on a [[Minecraft:YouTube]] cape, but were "still building the tech to make drops work there".<ref>{{Tweet\|Anthony_Toczek\|2046766176232157254\|MCYT community is incredible (2T+ views is wild) and it’s 100% a core partner. We’re actively working on it just still building the tech to make drops work there 💚\|2026-04-22}}, replying to {{Tweet\|silentwisperer_\|2046752693142602139\|real talk, why has minecraft NEVER done a youtube cape. we have 3 for twitch and 1 for tiktok but the platform that helped build minecraft for 16+ years doesn't get anythinggg\|2026-04-22}}</ref>

	At [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live – TwitchCon May 2026]], [[Minecraft:Jens Bergensten]] confirmed a cape would be available related to the building competition and subsequent vote for [[Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie Squared]].<ref>https://youtu.be/skQgaugcKVQ?t=1153</ref>

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	{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"		{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
	\|+Recreations of unused capes		\|+Recreations of unused capes
	![[Minecraft:MINECON 2011 Cape\|2011<br>Minecon Cape]]		!Row 1
			\| rowspan="2" \|[[Minecraft:MINECON 2011 Cape\|2011<br>Minecon Cape]]
			\| rowspan="2" \|[[Minecraft:MINECON 2012 Cape\|2012<br>Minecon Cape]]
	\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_3.png\|75px]]		\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_3.png\|75px]]
	\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_4.png\|75px]]		\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_4.png\|75px]]
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	\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_8_(texture).png]]		\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_8_(texture).png]]
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	!~~[[Minecraft:MINECON 2012 Cape\|2012<br>Minecon Cape]]~~		!Row 2
	\|[[File:MineconCape4.png\|75px]]		\|[[File:MineconCape4.png\|75px]]
	\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_10.png\|75px]]		\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_10.png\|75px]]
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	File:Copper Cape.png\|link=Copper_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Copper Cape]]		File:Copper Cape.png\|link=Copper_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Copper Cape]]
	File:Zombie Horse Cape JE.png\|link=Zombie_Horse_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Zombie Horse Cape]]		File:Zombie Horse Cape JE.png\|link=Zombie_Horse_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Zombie Horse Cape]]
	File:Builder Cape JE.png\|link=Builder Cape\|[[Minecraft:Builder Cape]]~~{{Upcoming}}~~		File:Builder Cape JE.png\|link=Builder Cape\|[[Minecraft:Builder Cape]]
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	=== Announced capes ===		=== Announced capes ===
	On April 22, 2026, [[Minecraft:Anthony Toczek]], the Head of Influence at Mojang, stated that they were "actively working" on a [[Minecraft:YouTube]] cape, but were "still building the tech to make drops work there".<ref>{{Tweet\|Anthony_Toczek\|2046766176232157254\|MCYT community is incredible (2T+ views is wild) and it’s 100% a core partner. We’re actively working on it just still building the tech to make drops work there 💚\|2026-04-22}}, replying to {{Tweet\|silentwisperer_\|2046752693142602139\|real talk, why has minecraft NEVER done a youtube cape. we have 3 for twitch and 1 for tiktok but the platform that helped build minecraft for 16+ years doesn't get anythinggg\|2026-04-22}}		On April 22, 2026, [[Minecraft:Anthony Toczek]], the Head of Influence at Mojang, stated that they were "actively working" on a [[Minecraft:YouTube]] cape, but were "still building the tech to make drops work there".<ref>{{Tweet\|Anthony_Toczek\|2046766176232157254\|MCYT community is incredible (2T+ views is wild) and it’s 100% a core partner. We’re actively working on it just still building the tech to make drops work there 💚\|2026-04-22}}, replying to {{Tweet\|silentwisperer_\|2046752693142602139\|real talk, why has minecraft NEVER done a youtube cape. we have 3 for twitch and 1 for tiktok but the platform that helped build minecraft for 16+ years doesn't get anythinggg\|2026-04-22}}</ref>
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			At [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live – TwitchCon May 2026]], [[Minecraft:Jens Bergensten]] confirmed a cape would be available related to the building competition and subsequent vote for [[Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie Squared]].<ref>https://youtu.be/skQgaugcKVQ?t=1153</ref>

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	{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"		{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
	\|+Recreations of unused capes		\|+Recreations of unused capes
	!~~Row 1~~		![[Minecraft:MINECON 2011 Cape\|2011<br>Minecon Cape]]
	~~\| rowspan="2" \|~~[[Minecraft:MINECON 2011 Cape\|2011~~<br>Minecon Cape]]~~
	~~\| rowspan="2" \|[[Minecraft:MINECON 2012 Cape\|2012~~<br>Minecon Cape]]
	\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_3.png\|75px]]		\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_3.png\|75px]]
	\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_4.png\|75px]]		\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_4.png\|75px]]
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	\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_8_(texture).png]]		\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_8_(texture).png]]
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	!~~Row 2~~		![[Minecraft:MINECON 2012 Cape\|2012<br>Minecon Cape]]
	\|[[File:MineconCape4.png\|75px]]		\|[[File:MineconCape4.png\|75px]]
	\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_10.png\|75px]]		\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_10.png\|75px]]
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0\|Exclusive capes, then called "cloaks", are added on December 20, 2010. The first cape, the [[Minecraft:Classic Mojang Cape]], is added at the same time.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0\|Exclusive capes, then called "cloaks", are added on December 20, 2010. The first cape, the [[Minecraft:Classic Mojang Cape]], is added at the same time.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|December 25, 2010\|link=none\|All players are temporarily displayed with the [[Minecraft:Christmas 2010 Cape]], marking the first time that the public can use a cape in-game. Six days later, the [[Minecraft:New Year 2011 Cape]] is displayed on all players in the same manner. These capes are only shown for the event and are not actually given to players for future use.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|December 25, 2010\|link=none\|All players are temporarily displayed with the [[Minecraft:Christmas 2010 Cape]], marking the first time that the public can use a cape in-game. Six days later, the [[Minecraft:New Year 2011 Cape]] is displayed on all players in the same manner. These capes are only shown for the event and are not actually given to players for future use.}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|unknown}}~~
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|Capes now support transparent pixels.}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|java}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|September 22, 2011\|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421204537/https://www.mojang.com/2011/09/minecon-swag-cloaks\|Exclusive cloaks for MINECON attendees are announced as the first cloaks available for the public to obtain. A [[#MINECON 2011 Cloak Vote\|poll]] is put out for players to decide on the design. The winning design is used for the [[Minecraft:MINECON 2011 Cape]], with the runner-up being used for the [[Minecraft:MINECON 2012 Cape]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|September 22, 2011\|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421204537/https://www.mojang.com/2011/09/minecon-swag-cloaks\|Exclusive cloaks for MINECON attendees are announced as the first cloaks available for the public to obtain. A [[#MINECON 2011 Cloak Vote\|poll]] is put out for players to decide on the design. The winning design is used for the [[Minecraft:MINECON 2011 Cape]], with the runner-up being used for the [[Minecraft:MINECON 2012 Cape]].}}

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	For about a decade after the introduction of capes in 2010, Java Edition capes could be split into five groups:		For about a decade after the introduction of capes in 2010, Java Edition capes could be split into five groups:
	* Mojang capes, given only to Mojang employees.		* Mojang capes, given only to Mojang employees.
	* [[Minecraft:MINECON]] capes, distributed to attendees of the convention. Around 27,000 of these capes exist.<ref>https://namemc.com/capes shows a rough estimate of how many capes of each type have ever been equipped on Java Edition. Note that it is possible to hide previously equipped capes or to simply not equip an owned cape, both of which will cause a cape to not count towards these totals. ~~This~~ also ~~does~~ not include Bedrock Edition players, who may later add to the Java Edition counters of cross-platform capes if they equip a cross-platform cape there. Finally, as there is no way to detect capes that are removed from accounts by staff members, the totals will continue to count such capes. Cape removal is very rare and does not happen for most players, but it has happened in certain niche situations, such as when accounts with rarer capes are stolen, or when personal capes are given out for testing purposes/by accident.</ref>		* [[Minecraft:MINECON]] capes, distributed to attendees of the convention. Around 27,000 of these capes exist.<ref group=note>https://namemc.com/capes shows a rough estimate of how many capes of each type have ever been equipped on Java Edition. Note that it is possible to hide previously equipped capes or to simply not equip an owned cape, both of which will cause a cape to not count towards these totals. These totals also do not include Bedrock Edition players, who may later add to the Java Edition counters of cross-platform capes if they equip a cross-platform cape there. Finally, as there is no way to detect capes that are removed from accounts by staff members, the totals will continue to count such capes. Cape removal is very rare and does not happen for most players, but it has happened in certain niche situations, such as when accounts with rarer capes are stolen, or when personal capes are given out for testing purposes/by accident.</ref>
	* Personal capes, which were given to single individuals as appreciation for something they did.		* Personal capes, which were given to single individuals as appreciation for something they did.
	* Volunteer capes, given to contributors in various programs, such as [[Minecraft:Crowdin]], [[Minecraft:Mojira]], and the [[Minecraft:Realms]] map making program.		* Volunteer capes, given to contributors in various programs, such as [[Minecraft:Crowdin]], [[Minecraft:Mojira]], and the [[Minecraft:Realms]] map making program.
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	File:Minecraft Experience Cape JE.png\|link=Minecraft_Experience_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Minecraft Experience Cape]]		File:Minecraft Experience Cape JE.png\|link=Minecraft_Experience_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Minecraft Experience Cape]]
	File:Moonlight Trail Cape JE.png\|link=Moonlight_Trail_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Moonlight Trail Cape]]		File:Moonlight Trail Cape JE.png\|link=Moonlight_Trail_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Moonlight Trail Cape]]
	File:Crafter Cape JE.png\|link=Crafter_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Crafter Cape]]~~{{Upcoming}}~~		File:Crafter Cape JE.png\|link=Crafter_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Crafter Cape]]
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	For about a decade after the introduction of capes in 2010, Java Edition capes could be split into five groups:		For about a decade after the introduction of capes in 2010, Java Edition capes could be split into five groups:
	* Mojang capes, given only to Mojang employees.		* Mojang capes, given only to Mojang employees.
	* [[Minecraft:MINECON]] capes, distributed to attendees of the convention. Around 27,000 of these capes exist.<ref>https://namemc.com/capes shows a rough estimate of how many capes of each type have ever been equipped on Java Edition. Note that it is possible to hide previously equipped capes or to simply not equip an owned cape, both of which will cause a cape to not count towards these totals. This also does not include Bedrock Edition players, who may later add to the Java Edition counters of cross-platform capes if they equip a cross-platform cape there. Finally, as there is no way to detect capes that are removed from accounts by staff members, the totals will continue to count such capes. Cape removal is very rare and does not happen for most players, but it has happened in certain niche situations, such as when accounts with rarer capes are stolen, or when personal capes are given out for testing purposes or by accident.</ref>		* [[Minecraft:MINECON]] capes, distributed to attendees of the convention. Around 27,000 of these capes exist.<ref>https://namemc.com/capes shows a rough estimate of how many capes of each type have ever been equipped on Java Edition. Note that it is possible to hide previously equipped capes or to simply not equip an owned cape, both of which will cause a cape to not count towards these totals. This also does not include Bedrock Edition players, who may later add to the Java Edition counters of cross-platform capes if they equip a cross-platform cape there. Finally, as there is no way to detect capes that are removed from accounts by staff members, the totals will continue to count such capes. Cape removal is very rare and does not happen for most players, but it has happened in certain niche situations, such as when accounts with rarer capes are stolen, or when personal capes are given out for testing purposes/by accident.</ref>
	* Personal capes, which were given to single individuals as appreciation for something they did.		* Personal capes, which were given to single individuals as appreciation for something they did.
	* Volunteer capes, given to contributors in various programs, such as [[Minecraft:Crowdin]], [[Minecraft:Mojira]], and the [[Minecraft:Realms]] map making program.		* Volunteer capes, given to contributors in various programs, such as [[Minecraft:Crowdin]], [[Minecraft:Mojira]], and the [[Minecraft:Realms]] map making program.

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	Creeper cape animated.png\|Minecraft 15th Anniversary Cape animation		Creeper cape animated.png\|Minecraft 15th Anniversary Cape animation
	MCC Party Cape.png\|The MC Championship cape		MCC Party Cape.png\|The MC Championship cape
	Minecraft Experience Cape Promotional Image.jpg\|~~Professional~~ Cape		Minecraft Experience Cape Promotional Image.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Minecraft Experience Cape]]
	Eyeblossom cape redeemPage.png\|Eyeblossom redeem page		Eyeblossom cape redeemPage.png\|Eyeblossom redeem page
	Menace cape artwork.png\|Render of the Menace cape shown in the [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/redeem#movie-cape redeem page] on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]]		Menace cape artwork.png\|Render of the Menace cape shown in the [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/redeem#movie-cape redeem page] on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]]

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	=== Vote Update capes ===		=== Vote Update capes ===
	{{Main\|Vote Update capes}}		{{Main\|Vote Update capes}}
	These capes were part of the April Fools joke snapshot [[Minecraft:23w13a_or_b]]. ~~They are~~ obtained ~~if a proposal for the corresponding cape is passed~~. ~~They were~~ intentionally ~~misspelled as~~ "caep".		These capes were part of the April Fools joke snapshot [[Minecraft:23w13a_or_b]]. Within the snapshot, they can be obtained by passing proposals. All of them intentionally use the misspelling "caep".
	<gallery mode="nolines" heights="170" style="margin:auto;text-align:center">		<gallery mode="nolines" heights="170" style="margin:auto;text-align:center">
	Awesom cape.png\|Awesom caep		Awesom cape.png\|Awesom caep
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	Minecon2015Alternative.png\|Revised design of [https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/3ok5oa/comment/cvy8b46/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 Minecon 2015 Cape elytra by jeb_ showed on reddit]		Minecon2015Alternative.png\|Revised design of [https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/3ok5oa/comment/cvy8b46/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 Minecon 2015 Cape elytra by jeb_ showed on reddit]
	Creeper cape animated.png\|Minecraft 15th Anniversary Cape animation		Creeper cape animated.png\|Minecraft 15th Anniversary Cape animation
	MCC Party Cape.png\|The MC Championship cape ~~as seen in its announcement article~~		MCC Party Cape.png\|The MC Championship cape
	Minecraft Experience Cape Promotional Image.jpg\|~~Minecraft Experience cape in a promotional image~~		Minecraft Experience Cape Promotional Image.jpg\|Professional Cape
	Eyeblossom cape redeemPage.png\|Eyeblossom redeem page		Eyeblossom cape redeemPage.png\|Eyeblossom redeem page
	Menace cape artwork.png\|Render of the Menace cape shown in the [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/redeem#movie-cape redeem page] on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]]		Menace cape artwork.png\|Render of the Menace cape shown in the [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/redeem#movie-cape redeem page] on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]]

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	== Obtaining ==		== Obtaining ==
	With the exception of the [[Minecraft:Pan Cape]], capes that are available to the general public can only be obtained through limited-time promotions. Some types of promotions that distribute capes are social media campaigns, [[Minecraft:event servers]], and in-person events. Capes cannot be obtained after their respective promotions have ended.<ref group=note>Various capes are ~~obtainable through~~ redeeming codes. In these cases, new codes can only be obtained during the promotion period. However, although many cape codes were explicitly stated to have redemption deadlines, Mojang has apparently not enforced these deadlines for capes released in 2024 and beyond, allowing for codes obtained during the promotion period to be redeemed long after it ends.</ref>		With the exception of the [[Minecraft:Pan Cape]], capes that are available to the general public can only be obtained through limited-time promotions. Some types of promotions that distribute capes are social media campaigns, [[Minecraft:event servers]], and in-person events. Capes cannot be obtained after their respective promotions have ended.<ref group=note>Various capes are obtained by redeeming codes. In these cases, new codes can only be obtained during the promotion period. However, although many cape codes were explicitly stated to have redemption deadlines, Mojang has apparently not enforced these deadlines for capes released in 2024 and beyond, allowing for codes obtained during the promotion period to be redeemed long after it ends.</ref>

	Modern capes are often distributed to both editions of the game at the same time, although logging into {{BE}} is sometimes required to activate such capes in {{JE}}.<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/31550001045773-Get-Minecraft-Java-Edition-Capes-before-Promotion-End-Dates\|website=Minecraft.net\|title=Get Minecraft: Java Edition Capes Before Promotion End Dates\|author=}}</ref>		Modern capes are often distributed to both editions of the game at the same time, although logging into {{BE}} is sometimes required to activate such capes in {{JE}}.<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/31550001045773-Get-Minecraft-Java-Edition-Capes-before-Promotion-End-Dates\|website=Minecraft.net\|title=Get Minecraft: Java Edition Capes Before Promotion End Dates\|author=}}</ref>
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	Three ''[[Minecraft:Xbox 360 Edition]]'' capes were known to exist, none of which were permanently made available to the general public.		Three ''[[Minecraft:Xbox 360 Edition]]'' capes were known to exist, none of which were permanently made available to the general public.
	* The [[Minecraft:Microsoft Xbox Cape]], which was available only for Microsoft employees<ref>{{tweet\|PopsRamjet\|1128979747382452224\|archiveid=20220326205242\|#minecraftmemories Time to pull another photo of out the archives :) Once upon a time we used to have the ability to turn capes on & off on in #MinecraftXBLA #MinecraftX360 This is the cape that Microsoft folks had when they played online! @mojang had one too & our 1st birthday!\|May 16, 2019}}</ref>		* The [[Minecraft:Microsoft Xbox Cape]], which was available only for Microsoft employees<ref>{{tweet\|PopsRamjet\|1128979747382452224\|archiveid=20220326205242\|#minecraftmemories Time to pull another photo of out the archives :) Once upon a time we used to have the ability to turn capes on & off on in #MinecraftXBLA #MinecraftX360 This is the cape that Microsoft folks had when they played online! @mojang had one too & our 1st birthday!\|May 16, 2019}}</ref>
	* The [[Minecraft:Xbox 1st Birthday Cape]], which was temporarily shown on all players during the Xbox edition's first anniversary.		* The [[Minecraft:Xbox 1st Birthday Cape]], which was temporarily shown on all players during the Xbox edition's first anniversary
	* The [[Minecraft:Classic Mojang Cape]], which was given out to Mojang employees.<ref>{{tweet\|PopsRamjet\|1520658822372761601\|archiveid=20220501065841\|When we first released on X360, for the lucky few there were capes and a few unique skins...❤️💚 @4JStudios\|April 30, 2022}}</ref>		* The [[Minecraft:Classic Mojang Cape]], which was given out to Mojang employees<ref>{{tweet\|PopsRamjet\|1520658822372761601\|archiveid=20220501065841\|When we first released on X360, for the lucky few there were capes and a few unique skins...❤️💚 @4JStudios\|April 30, 2022}}</ref>

	Like Bedrock Edition, most of the [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition]]s also featured skin packs, some of which came with capes.		Like Bedrock Edition, most of the [[Minecraft:Legacy Console Edition]]s also featured skin packs, some of which came with capes.
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	File:Minecraft Experience Cape JE.png\|link=Minecraft_Experience_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Minecraft Experience Cape]]		File:Minecraft Experience Cape JE.png\|link=Minecraft_Experience_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Minecraft Experience Cape]]
	File:Moonlight Trail Cape JE.png\|link=Moonlight_Trail_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Moonlight Trail Cape]]		File:Moonlight Trail Cape JE.png\|link=Moonlight_Trail_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Moonlight Trail Cape]]
	File:Crafter Cape JE.png\|link=Crafter_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Crafter Cape]]		File:Crafter Cape JE.png\|link=Crafter_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Crafter Cape]]{{Upcoming}}
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	File:Copper Cape.png\|link=Copper_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Copper Cape]]		File:Copper Cape.png\|link=Copper_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Copper Cape]]
	File:Zombie Horse Cape JE.png\|link=Zombie_Horse_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Zombie Horse Cape]]		File:Zombie Horse Cape JE.png\|link=Zombie_Horse_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Zombie Horse Cape]]
	File:Builder Cape JE.png\|link=Builder Cape\|[[Minecraft:Builder Cape]]		File:Builder Cape JE.png\|link=Builder Cape\|[[Minecraft:Builder Cape]]{{Upcoming}}
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	=== Vote Update capes ===		=== Vote Update capes ===
	{{Main\|Vote Update capes}}		{{Main\|Vote Update capes}}
	These capes were part of the April Fools joke snapshot [[Minecraft:23w13a_or_b]]. They were intentionally misspelled as "caep".		These capes were part of the April Fools joke snapshot [[Minecraft:23w13a_or_b]]. They are obtained if a proposal for the corresponding cape is passed. They were intentionally misspelled as "caep".
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	Awesom cape.png\|Awesom caep		Awesom cape.png\|Awesom caep

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	== Obtaining ==		== Obtaining ==
	With the exception of the [[Minecraft:Pan Cape]], capes that are available to the general public can only be obtained through limited-time promotions~~. They cannot be obtained after their respective promotions have ended~~. Some types of promotions that distribute capes are social media campaigns ~~and~~ [[Minecraft:event servers]]~~. In~~-person events, although ~~rare~~, ~~may also grant~~ capes.		With the exception of the [[Minecraft:Pan Cape]], capes that are available to the general public can only be obtained through limited-time promotions. Some types of promotions that distribute capes are social media campaigns, [[Minecraft:event servers]], and in-person events. Capes cannot be obtained after their respective promotions have ended.<ref group=note>Various capes are obtainable through redeeming codes. In these cases, new codes can only be obtained during the promotion period. However, although many cape codes were explicitly stated to have redemption deadlines, Mojang has apparently not enforced these deadlines for capes released in 2024 and beyond, allowing for codes obtained during the promotion period to be redeemed long after it ends.</ref>

	Modern capes are often distributed to both editions of the game at the same time, although logging into {{BE}} is sometimes required to activate such capes in {{JE}}.<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/31550001045773-Get-Minecraft-Java-Edition-Capes-before-Promotion-End-Dates\|website=Minecraft.net\|title=Get Minecraft: Java Edition Capes Before Promotion End Dates\|author=}}</ref>		Modern capes are often distributed to both editions of the game at the same time, although logging into {{BE}} is sometimes required to activate such capes in {{JE}}.<ref>{{Citation\|url=https://help.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/articles/31550001045773-Get-Minecraft-Java-Edition-Capes-before-Promotion-End-Dates\|website=Minecraft.net\|title=Get Minecraft: Java Edition Capes Before Promotion End Dates\|author=}}</ref>
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	TwitchCon 2026 cape 2.jpg\|Ditto		TwitchCon 2026 cape 2.jpg\|Ditto
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			== Notes ==
			<references group=note/>

	== References ==		== References ==

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	File:Zombie Horse Cape JE.png\|link=Zombie_Horse_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Zombie Horse Cape]]		File:Zombie Horse Cape JE.png\|link=Zombie_Horse_Cape\|[[Minecraft:Zombie Horse Cape]]
	File:Builder Cape JE.png\|link=Builder Cape\|[[Minecraft:Builder Cape]]~~{{Upcoming}}~~		File:Builder Cape JE.png\|link=Builder Cape\|[[Minecraft:Builder Cape]]
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	=== Announced capes ===		=== Announced capes ===
	On April 22, 2026, [[Minecraft:Anthony Toczek]], the Head of Influence at Mojang, stated that they were "actively working" on a [[Minecraft:YouTube]] cape, but were "still building the tech to make drops work there".<ref>{{Tweet\|Anthony_Toczek\|2046766176232157254\|MCYT community is incredible (2T+ views is wild) and it’s 100% a core partner. We’re actively working on it just still building the tech to make drops work there 💚\|2026-04-22}}, replying to {{Tweet\|silentwisperer_\|2046752693142602139\|real talk, why has minecraft NEVER done a youtube cape. we have 3 for twitch and 1 for tiktok but the platform that helped build minecraft for 16+ years doesn't get anythinggg\|2026-04-22}}		On April 22, 2026, [[Minecraft:Anthony Toczek]], the Head of Influence at Mojang, stated that they were "actively working" on a [[Minecraft:YouTube]] cape, but were "still building the tech to make drops work there".<ref>{{Tweet\|Anthony_Toczek\|2046766176232157254\|MCYT community is incredible (2T+ views is wild) and it’s 100% a core partner. We’re actively working on it just still building the tech to make drops work there 💚\|2026-04-22}}, replying to {{Tweet\|silentwisperer_\|2046752693142602139\|real talk, why has minecraft NEVER done a youtube cape. we have 3 for twitch and 1 for tiktok but the platform that helped build minecraft for 16+ years doesn't get anythinggg\|2026-04-22}}</ref>
	</ref>
			At [[Minecraft:Minecraft Live – TwitchCon May 2026]], [[Minecraft:Jens Bergensten]] confirmed a cape would be available related to the building competition and subsequent vote for [[Minecraft:A Minecraft Movie Squared]].<ref>https://youtu.be/skQgaugcKVQ?t=1153</ref>

	=== Temporary capes ===		=== Temporary capes ===
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	{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"		{\| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center"
	\|+Recreations of unused capes		\|+Recreations of unused capes
	!~~Row 1~~		![[Minecraft:MINECON 2011 Cape\|2011<br>Minecon Cape]]
	~~\| rowspan="2" \|~~[[Minecraft:MINECON 2011 Cape\|2011~~<br>Minecon Cape]]~~
	~~\| rowspan="2" \|[[Minecraft:MINECON 2012 Cape\|2012~~<br>Minecon Cape]]
	\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_3.png\|75px]]		\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_3.png\|75px]]
	\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_4.png\|75px]]		\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_4.png\|75px]]
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	\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_8_(texture).png]]		\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_8_(texture).png]]
	\|-		\|-
	!~~Row 2~~		![[Minecraft:MINECON 2012 Cape\|2012<br>Minecon Cape]]
	\|[[File:MineconCape4.png\|75px]]		\|[[File:MineconCape4.png\|75px]]
	\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_10.png\|75px]]		\|[[File:TWoM_Cape_10.png\|75px]]
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	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0\|Exclusive capes, then called "cloaks", are added on December 20, 2010. The first cape, the [[Minecraft:Classic Mojang Cape]], is added at the same time.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|1.0\|Exclusive capes, then called "cloaks", are added on December 20, 2010. The first cape, the [[Minecraft:Classic Mojang Cape]], is added at the same time.}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|December 25, 2010\|link=none\|All players are temporarily displayed with the [[Minecraft:Christmas 2010 Cape]], marking the first time that the public can use a cape in-game. Six days later, the [[Minecraft:New Year 2011 Cape]] is displayed on all players in the same manner. These capes are only shown for the event and are not actually given to players for future use.}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|December 25, 2010\|link=none\|All players are temporarily displayed with the [[Minecraft:Christmas 2010 Cape]], marking the first time that the public can use a cape in-game. Six days later, the [[Minecraft:New Year 2011 Cape]] is displayed on all players in the same manner. These capes are only shown for the event and are not actually given to players for future use.}}
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|unknown}}~~
	~~\|{{HistoryLine\|\|?\|Capes now support transparent pixels.}}~~
	\|{{HistoryLine\|java}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|java}}
	\|{{HistoryLine\|\|September 22, 2011\|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421204537/https://www.mojang.com/2011/09/minecon-swag-cloaks\|Exclusive cloaks for MINECON attendees are announced as the first cloaks available for the public to obtain. A [[#MINECON 2011 Cloak Vote\|poll]] is put out for players to decide on the design. The winning design is used for the [[Minecraft:MINECON 2011 Cape]], with the runner-up being used for the [[Minecraft:MINECON 2012 Cape]].}}		\|{{HistoryLine\|\|September 22, 2011\|link=https://web.archive.org/web/20120421204537/https://www.mojang.com/2011/09/minecon-swag-cloaks\|Exclusive cloaks for MINECON attendees are announced as the first cloaks available for the public to obtain. A [[#MINECON 2011 Cloak Vote\|poll]] is put out for players to decide on the design. The winning design is used for the [[Minecraft:MINECON 2011 Cape]], with the runner-up being used for the [[Minecraft:MINECON 2012 Cape]].}}

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	Creeper cape animated.png\|Minecraft 15th Anniversary Cape animation		Creeper cape animated.png\|Minecraft 15th Anniversary Cape animation
	MCC Party Cape.png\|The MC Championship cape		MCC Party Cape.png\|The MC Championship cape
	Minecraft Experience Cape Promotional Image.jpg\|~~Professional~~ Cape		Minecraft Experience Cape Promotional Image.jpg\|[[Minecraft:Minecraft Experience Cape]]
	Eyeblossom cape redeemPage.png\|Eyeblossom redeem page		Eyeblossom cape redeemPage.png\|Eyeblossom redeem page
	Menace cape artwork.png\|Render of the Menace cape shown in the [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/redeem#movie-cape redeem page] on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]]		Menace cape artwork.png\|Render of the Menace cape shown in the [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/redeem#movie-cape redeem page] on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]]

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	{{Main\|Vote Update capes}}		{{Main\|Vote Update capes}}
	These capes were part of the April Fools joke snapshot [[Minecraft:23w13a_or_b]]. ~~They are~~ obtained ~~if a proposal for the corresponding cape is passed~~. ~~They were~~ intentionally ~~misspelled as~~ "caep".		These capes were part of the April Fools joke snapshot [[Minecraft:23w13a_or_b]]. Within the snapshot, they can be obtained by passing proposals. All of them intentionally use the misspelling "caep".
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	Awesom cape.png\|Awesom caep		Awesom cape.png\|Awesom caep
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	Minecon2015Alternative.png\|Revised design of [https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/3ok5oa/comment/cvy8b46/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 Minecon 2015 Cape elytra by jeb_ showed on reddit]		Minecon2015Alternative.png\|Revised design of [https://www.reddit.com/r/Minecraft/comments/3ok5oa/comment/cvy8b46/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3 Minecon 2015 Cape elytra by jeb_ showed on reddit]
	Creeper cape animated.png\|Minecraft 15th Anniversary Cape animation		Creeper cape animated.png\|Minecraft 15th Anniversary Cape animation
	MCC Party Cape.png\|The MC Championship cape ~~as seen in its announcement article~~		MCC Party Cape.png\|The MC Championship cape
	Minecraft Experience Cape Promotional Image.jpg\|~~Minecraft Experience cape in a promotional image~~		Minecraft Experience Cape Promotional Image.jpg\|Professional Cape
	Eyeblossom cape redeemPage.png\|Eyeblossom redeem page		Eyeblossom cape redeemPage.png\|Eyeblossom redeem page
	Menace cape artwork.png\|Render of the Menace cape shown in the [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/redeem#movie-cape redeem page] on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]]		Menace cape artwork.png\|Render of the Menace cape shown in the [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/redeem#movie-cape redeem page] on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]]