Common Cape
Common Cape

Cape

Elytra
| API Name |
Common |
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The Common Cape is a cape given to all players who use their Microsoft account to log into Bedrock Edition at any point from May 6, 2025 to May 5, 2026.[1]
Appearance
The cape design is based on the grass block. A green semicircle with a darker gradient towards the center appears at the top of the cape, representing the grass. A brown base with silver dots represents the dirt.
Obtaining
Players who used their Microsoft account to log into Bedrock Edition on any platform during the distribution period to received this cape in both Bedrock Edition and Java Edition. A Microsoft account is required to obtain this cape, even on platforms where using one is not required to play the game.
History
| January 8, 2025 | This cape texture was found in the Bedrock Edition game files. Text in the game files states "Sign in with your Microsoft account to choose a free cape to keep forever!" This may imply that there were initially plans for players to pick a single cape out of a selection of them. | ||||||
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| May 6, 2025 | The distribution period starts. | ||||||
| Upcoming | |||||||
| May 5, 2026 | The distribution period ends. | ||||||
Trivia
- This is the first cape (excluding the duplicate version of the Pan Cape) to be assigned a rarity other than Legendary.
Gallery
Screenshots
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A welcome screen encouraging players not yet logged into a Microsoft account to do so to earn the cape. -
The screen shown to such players after logging into a Microsoft account.
Mojang screenshots
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A group of players hanging out at a farm, all wearing different capes. -
A group of players throwing snowballs at each other.
Textures
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The Common Cape texture.
Official artwork
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The icon of the cape. -
Efe overlooking a beach while wearing the Common Cape.
References
- ↑ "New cape alert" by Staff – Minecraft.net, May 6, 2025.
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