- Minecraft has launched a new free Cape that resembles the iconic Grass block in the game and is known as the Common Cape.
- In order to claim the Common Cape, simply, log in to Minecraft using your Microsoft account on Bedrock first and the cape will be available in both editions.
- Equip the cape from the Skins tab in Java whereas from the Dressing Room in Bedrock edition in Minecraft.
Minecraft Capes are the ultimate flex for any crafter, and if you try to keep a check on the regular news updates in the game, you can claim a few capes completely for free. So, whether you’re a beginner or a veteran, wearing a cape on your back simply levels up your status and shows how much the game means to you. Well, Mojang has dropped yet another brand new cape that’s up for grabs, and the best part is that you don’t need to spend any money for it. Want to get your hands on it? Keep on reading to learn how to get the Common Cape in Minecraft here.
How to Get the Common Cape in Minecraft
The Common Cape represents the most iconic block in Minecraft, the grass block. If you’re a true fan, you’ll recognize it at first glance. So, to add this simple and classy cape to your wardrobe, all you need to do is sign in to your Microsoft account through the Minecraft Bedrock Edition.
The good news about the cape is that it appears in both Java and Bedrock editions. However, do note that you must claim it first in Bedrock before you open up the Java world. The Common Cape will be available to all players who have logged in to Minecraft Bedrock after May 6, 2025, and you can claim it until May 5, 2026.
How to Claim the Minecraft Common Cape
Once you have successfully logged in to Minecraft using your Microsoft account, the Common Cape will be available to equip in both your Bedrock and Java worlds. Although the process to equip capes in both editions is a bit different, it doesn’t require you to follow a large number of steps.
In Java, before you launch your game, head over to the Skins tab and edit the character you want to play with. Select the Common Cape under the Cape section, and click on the Save and Use button.
If it’s still not there, pause the game, go to Options > Customization, and toggle the Cape button. This will make sure the Cape is visible at all times.
In Bedrock, you can do the whole method by launching the game first. Click on the Dressing Room button and then the red Cape icon on the left. Now select the Common Cape and click on the Equip button. Finally, go back and start a new world or launch an existing one.
This way, your cape will be equipped on your back, and you can press the F5 key to view it in third-person mode in both editions. If you’re still facing issues, check out our guide on how to get and change a cape in Minecraft.
This way, you’re all set, and if you log out of your account by mistake, you can always use your credentials to sign back in and continue your Minecraft progress.
So that’s how you claim and equip the Common Cape in Minecraft for both Java and Bedrock versions. Have you claimed it in the game yet? What do you think about this new addition? Let us know in the comments below!
