Common Cape

Common Cape
Common Cape BE.png: Infobox image for Common Cape the cape in Minecraft

Cape

Common Elytra BE.png: Infobox image for Common Cape the cape in Minecraft

Elytra

API Name

Common

Availability

JE: Yes
BE: Yes

Rarity

Common

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, 2025This 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.
May 6, 2025The distribution period starts.
Upcoming
May 5, 2026The distribution period ends.

Trivia

Gallery

Screenshots

Mojang screenshots

Textures

Official artwork

References

  1. "New cape alert" by Staff – Minecraft.net, May 6, 2025.

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