Minecraft:Aurora Cape: Difference between revisions

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Template:Infobox cape The Aurora Cape is a Minecraft:cape that was given out to players by participating in a WatchTime Quest both on Minecraft:TikTok and Minecraft:Twitch. It was part of a promotion for Template:MCD2.<ref name=":023">Template:Mcnet</ref>

Appearance

The cape's design has a blue-orange-yellow gradient resembling Template:MCD2 sky as seen in Dungeons II<ref>Template:Bsky in response to Template:Bsky</ref> with white dots on the back.

The Minecraft:elytra form looks similar, with pointed edges around the wings and a general white and pale green outline.

Distribution

Players can receive this cape by redeeming a code, which could've been obtained by either participating on one of these two platforms:Template:Note

Watching any livestreams in the Minecraft Dungeons II category on Minecraft:Twitch for 15 minutes; Template:Note or
Watching any Dungeons II livestreams on Minecraft:TikTok for 3 minutes.

This could be done from September 29 at 07:00 UTC, through October 15, 2026, at 06:59 UTC.<ref name="tweet" /> Codes for the cape are slated to expire October 31, 2026.<ref name="redeem">Template:Cite</ref>

Template:Streaming platform region note

History

Template:HistoryTable

Trivia

The cape is based on a "spare" Template:MCD2 cape concept resembling Template:MCD2, which Minecraft:Marc Watson and two other artists adapted.<ref name="marc">Template:Bsky</ref>
- Watson has said that "at least 6 people were involved in its design over time."<ref>Template:Bsky</ref>
The cape was referred to as the "CCC Item" on the page to redeem the cape before being renamed to “Aurora Cape”.
Not in history, but TikTok codes were refreshed on Oct 7, 2026

Gallery

Textures

Aurora Cape texture

Aurora Cape texture

Official artwork

The Character Creator icon for the cape

The Character Creator icon for the cape
TikTok item Icon

TikTok item Icon
Twitch item Icon

Twitch item Icon
Microsoft Store image

Microsoft Store image

Mojang images

The Facebook image announcing the cape

The Facebook image announcing the cape
The Twitter image announcing the cape

The Twitter image announcing the cape
A render of the cape on Minecraft:Minecraft.net.

A render of the cape on Minecraft:Minecraft.net.

Other

Redeem confirmation page referring to the cape as "CCC Item"

Redeem confirmation page referring to the cape as "CCC Item"
Twitch support confirming that no more codes will be released via Twitch due to their contract.

Twitch support confirming that no more codes will be released via Twitch due to their contract.

Notes

Template:Notelist

References

Template:Reflist

Navigation

Template:Navbox capes

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 {{Infobox cape
-| group1 = Cape
+| image1 = Aurora Cape JE.png
-| 1-1 = Aurora Cape JE.png
+| image2 = Aurora Elytra JE.png
-| 1-2 = Aurora Cape BE.png
+| api = Aurora
-| group2 = Elytra
-| 2-1 = Aurora Elytra JE.png
-| 2-2 = Aurora Elytra BE.png
-| *-1caption = {{JE}}
-| *-2caption = {{BE}}
-|image=|image2=| api = Aurora
 | je = Yes
 | be = Yes
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 | texture-id =7c418dfbd37412a55e9f1425c9807a591ad10cf71b1edb576a587be9114c277f
 }}
-The '''Aurora Cape''' is a [[Minecraft:cape]] obtained by watching select [[Minecraft:Twitch]] or [[Minecraft:TikTok]] streams about {{MC}}/{{MCD2}} starting at {{LocalizedTime|2026-09-29T07:00Z}}.<ref name="tweet"/>
+The '''Aurora Cape''' is a [[Minecraft:cape]] that was given out to players by participating in a WatchTime Quest both on [[Minecraft:TikTok]] and [[Minecraft:Twitch]]. It was part of a promotion for {{MCD2}}.<ref name=":023">{{mcnet|minecraft-dungeons-ii-capes-promos|Minecraft Dungeons II Capes & Promos|August 27, 2026|Staff|archive-url=|archive-time=|quote=Watch any rewards-enabled Minecraft Dungeons II livestream on TikTok (for at least 3 minutes) and Twitch (for at least 15 minutes) during the promotion period September 29, 9:00 AM PST – October 14, 11:59 PM PST, 2026. Viewing time can only be earned while a stream is live.}}</ref>
 == Appearance ==
-The cape's design has a blue-orange-yellow gradient resembling {{MCD2|the Sift}} from ''Dungeons II''<ref name="marc"/> with white dots on the back.
+The cape's design has a blue-orange-yellow gradient resembling {{MCD2|the Sift|the Sift's}} sky as seen in ''Dungeons II''<ref>{{Bsky|marc-irl.bsky.social|3mwtu6gvxyk2s|Originally based loosely on the Sift sky|October 1, 2026|userlink=[[Minecraft:Marc Watson]]}} in response to {{Bsky|aramelcraft.bsky.social|3mwtshfwmtc2y|Is the design of the Aurora cape based off the sky in the Sift or Ichor?|October 1, 2026}}</ref> with white dots on the back.
-The [[Minecraft:elytra]] form looks similar with pointy edges around the wings and a general white and pale green outline.
+The [[Minecraft:elytra]] form looks similar, with pointed edges around the wings and a general white and pale green outline.
 == Distribution ==
-Players can receive this cape by [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/redeem redeeming a code], which can be obtained by either
+Players can receive this cape by [https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/redeem redeeming a code], which could've been obtained by either participating on one of these two platforms:{{Note|The livestream in question needed to have its respective platform's rewards program enabled.}}
+* Watching any livestreams in the ''[https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/minecraft-dungeons-ii Minecraft Dungeons II]'' category on [[Minecraft:Twitch]] for 15 minutes; {{Note|There have been reports of redemption failing.<ref name="cape code glitching">{{citation|url=https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/community/posts/49243655778701-Cape-code-glitching|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20261001025158/https://feedback.minecraft.net/hc/en-us/community/posts/49243655778701-Cape-code-glitching|title=Cape code glitching|website=Minecraft Feedback|date=September 30, 2026}}</ref><ref name="problem with cape redemption">{{citation|url=https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/6019087/problem-with-redeeming-codes-for-minecraft-capes|title=Problem with redeeming codes for minecraft capes|website=Microsoft Q&A|date=September 30, 2026|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260930235011/https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/answers/questions/6019087/problem-with-redeeming-codes-for-minecraft-capes}}</ref> With previous Twitch events to obtain, such as the [[Minecraft:Builder Cape|Builder]] and the [[Minecraft:Dungeons II:Corrupted Creeper Cape|Corrupted Creeper Cape]], there have been an undisclosed finite amount of codes that can run out regardless of unlocking the drop the second it becomes available.}} or
+* Watching any ''Dungeons II'' livestreams on [[Minecraft:TikTok]] for 3 minutes.
-* watching any [[Minecraft:Twitch]] Partner or Affiliate livestreams in the ''[https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/minecraft Minecraft]'' category for 15 minutes.
+This could be done from September 29 at 07:00 UTC, through October 15, 2026, at 06:59 UTC.<ref name="tweet" /> Codes for the cape are slated to expire October 31, 2026.<ref name="redeem">{{Cite|url=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/redeem|quote=Unlock the Aurora Cape by completing the WatchTime Quest on Twitch or TikTok. Enter your 5x5 code and claim your reward by October 31, 2026.|title=Redeem Minecraft Codes, Gift Cards, and Prepaid Cards|website=[[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260930223447/https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/redeem}}</ref>
-* watching any Game Rewards enabled ''Dungeons II'' stream on [[Minecraft:TikTok]] for 3 minutes.
-This can be done from September 29 at 07:00 UTC, through October 15, 2026, at 06:59 UTC.<ref name="tweet" /> Codes for the cape are slated to expire October 31, 2026.<ref name="redeem">{{Cite|url=https://www.minecraft.net/en-us/redeem|quote=Unlock the Aurora Cape by completing the WatchTime Quest on Twitch or TikTok. Enter your 5x5 code and claim your reward by October 31, 2026.|title=Redeem Minecraft Codes, Gift Cards, and Prepaid Cards|website=[[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]]}}</ref>
+{{Streaming platform region note|platforms=multiple|tense=past}}
-This task can not be completed normally in regions where the streaming platforms or their rewards programs were unavailable. Players in these regions can obtain the cape by using a proxy/VPN, traveling to regions where they are available, or by receiving a code from another player.
 == History ==
 {{HistoryTable
 |{{HistoryLine||September 28, 2026|link=none|The promotion is announced on multiple social media platforms.<ref name="ig">{{Instagram|minecraft|Dd1p6fqpApI|Don the dazzling Aurora Cape! ✨🟢 From Sept 29 (12:00 A.M. PT) - Oct 14 (11:59 P.M. PT), watch a qualifying Minecraft Dungeons II livestream on TikTok or Twitch to earn the Aurora Cape for Java & Bedrock Edition!|September 28, 2026}}</ref><ref>{{citation|url=https://www.facebook.com/minecraft/posts/pfbid0246BbR8DvqbRn5j4qkaxE7vNXRg46mhgGq8faodi1b96UvvACktKkKK9w28wUZZ6Zl|title=Minecraft - Don the dazzling Aurora Cape! ✨🟢 From Sept 29 (12:00 A.M. PT) - Oct 14 (11:59 P.M. PT), watch a qualifying Minecraft Dungeons II livestream on TikTok or Twitch to earn the Aurora Cape for Java & Bedrock Edition!|website=Facebook|author=[[Minecraft:Mojang Studios]]|date=September 28, 2026|archive-url=}}</ref><ref name="tweet">{{tweet|Minecraft|2104619064916345197|From September 29 (12:00 A.M. PT) - October 14 (11:59 P.M. PT), get the Aurora Cape for Java & Bedrock Edition! &lbrack;...&rbrack;|September 28, 2026|archive=|archiveid=}}</ref>}}
-|{{HistoryLine||September 29, 2026|link=none|Distribution began at 07:00 UTC.}}
+|{{HistoryLine||September 29, 2026|link=none|Distribution began at 07:00 UTC.|The cape was at this point mistakenly awarded on Twitch for watching streams in the ''Minecraft'' category instead of the ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' category.|Shortly after release, Twitch ran out of codes and has yet to get more. This means that anyone who receives the cape on Twitch cannot claim it until Twitch receives more codes.<ref name="cape code glitching"></ref><ref name="problem with cape redemption"></ref>}}
-|{{HistoryLine|Upcoming}}
+|{{HistoryLine||September 30, 2026|link=none|The cape is now correctly awarded on Twitch for watching streams in the ''Minecraft Dungeons II'' category.}}
-|{{HistoryLine||October 15, 2026|link=none|Distribution is set to end at 06:59 UTC.}}
+|{{HistoryLine||October 2, 2026|link=none|Twitch codes are no longer available according to Twitch support.}}
-|{{HistoryLine||October 31, 2026|link=none|Codes are set to expire around this time.<ref name="redeem"/>}}
+|{{HistoryLine||October 15, 2026|link=none|Distribution has ended at 06:59 UTC.}}|{{HistoryLine|Upcoming}}
-}}
+|{{HistoryLine||October 31, 2026|link=none|Codes are set to expire around this time.<ref name="redeem"/>}}|4.5={{HistoryLine||October 7, 2026|link=none|TikTok codes are refreshed according to TikTok support.}}}}
 == Trivia ==
-* The cape is based on a "spare" {{MCD2}} cape concept resembling {{MCD2|the Sift}}, which [[Minecraft:Marc Watson]] and two other artists adapted.<ref name="marc">{{Bsky|marc-irl.bsky.social|3mwmcafh5is2d|Fun fact, I kinda sorta art directed this one? The original was one of our spare Dungeons II concepts, a Sift-like cape. I held onto it for a while, gave additional feedback, and two more Minecraft artists worked on the cape and wings. I think I named it too, it’s been “aurora” for a while.|September 28, 2026|userlink=[[Minecraft:Marc Watson]]}}</ref> Watson has said that "at least 6 people were involved in its design over time."<ref>{{bsky|marc-irl.bsky.social|3mwmccniupc2d|For such a simple art asset, at least 6 people were involved in its design over time.|September 28, 2026|userlink=[[Minecraft:Marc Watson]]}}</ref>
+* The cape is based on a "spare" {{MCD2}} cape concept resembling {{MCD2|the Sift}}, which [[Minecraft:Marc Watson]] and two other artists adapted.<ref name="marc">{{Bsky|marc-irl.bsky.social|3mwmcafh5is2d|Fun fact, I kinda sorta art directed this one? The original was one of our spare Dungeons II concepts, a Sift-like cape. I held onto it for a while, gave additional feedback, and two more Minecraft artists worked on the cape and wings. I think I named it too, it’s been “aurora” for a while.|September 28, 2026|userlink=[[Minecraft:Marc Watson]]}}</ref>
-* The cape is referred to as the "CCC Item" on the page to redeem the cape
+** Watson has said that "at least 6 people were involved in its design over time."<ref>{{bsky|marc-irl.bsky.social|3mwmccniupc2d|For such a simple art asset, at least 6 people were involved in its design over time.|September 28, 2026|userlink=[[Minecraft:Marc Watson]]}}</ref>
+* The cape was referred to as the "CCC Item" on the page to redeem the cape before being renamed to “Aurora Cape”.
+* Not in history, but TikTok codes were refreshed on Oct 7, 2026
 == Gallery ==
 === Textures ===
 <gallery class="pixel-image">
-File:Aurora Cape (texture).png|Aurora Cape Texture
+File:Aurora Cape (texture).png|Aurora Cape texture
 </gallery>
-=== Official Artwork ===
+=== Official artwork ===
 <gallery>
-CharacterCreatorAuroraCape.png|The Character Creator icon for the cape
+File:CharacterCreatorAuroraCape.png|The Character Creator icon for the cape
-Aurora Cape Twitch Icon.png|Twitch Item Icon
+File:Tiktok icon.png|TikTok item Icon
-MSS-Aurora-Cape.png|Microsoft Store image
+File:Aurora Cape Twitch Icon.png|Twitch item Icon
+File:MSS-Aurora-Cape.png|Microsoft Store image
 </gallery>
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 <gallery>
 Aurora Cape Facebook announcement.jpeg|The Facebook image announcing the cape
 Aurora Cape Twitter announcement.png|The Twitter image announcing the cape
+AuroraCape.jpg|A render of the cape on [[Minecraft:Minecraft.net]].
 </gallery>
+=== Other ===
+<gallery>
+File:CCC Item (Aurora Cape) redeem confirmation page (September 29, 2026).png|Redeem confirmation page referring to the cape as "CCC Item"
+File:Twitchsupportaurora.png|Twitch support confirming that no more codes will be released via Twitch due to their contract.
+</gallery>
+== Notes ==
+{{notelist}}
 == References ==
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 == Navigation ==
 {{Navbox capes}}
+[[Category:Minecraft Dungeons II]]
 [[Category:Collaboration character items]]
+[[Minecraft:fr:Cape Aurora]]
+[[Minecraft:pt:Capa Aurora]]
 [[Minecraft:zh:极光披风]]