[UPDATE] A New Free Minecraft “Vanilla” Cape Might Is Here!
Aug. 17, 2022After weeks of controversies aroundMinecraft’s reporting system, it feels like Mojang is finally trying to appreciate its community. But this time, they are doing it with a long-due freeMinecraft capefor all players. But will Minecraft Java players also get it? And what do you have to do to make sure you get the upcoming cape? Let’s find out!
Usually, Minecraft only releases its cape on special events, or exclusively, for a few individuals for their contribution to the game. But, now, it seems like Minecraft wants to celebrate your dedication to the game. In a recent community post, Minecraft announced that it is bringing a “vanilla cape” for all the players who had bought bothMinecraft Java and Bedrockbefore they started selling it as a combo.
Eligible Java players will find the new Minecraft cape in the customization section of their launcher and Bedrock players will see it in the dressing room. The cape will work on both editions of the same and should reach the players at the same time. However, not to be a bearer of bad news, the post has since been deleted.
Unfortunately, the blog post around the new Minecraft cape was taken down hours after being online. We are unsure about the cause of the same. But considering the advanced stage of the cape’s development, we’re certain that the cape will make it into the game in the upcoming months. Moreover, you can still find the archived version of the said posthere.
As per theofficial post, you are not eligible for the Vanilla cape if:
Now, this is definitely a welcoming gesture by Minecraft developer Mojang. But is this enough to make up for the underwhelming recent updates? Or will theMinecraft 1.20 updateredeem them? Tell us in the comments!
After almost a week after the leak, Mojang has officially confirmed the existence of Vanilla cape. It will start reaching the eligible players on August 31. Though, as per Mojang,it might take up to two weeksfor every player to get the cape.
