FIELD NOTES
Confirmed information
Pre-release coverage
Mojang’s announcement gives a September 17 start at 10:00 JST (September 16 at 18:00 PDT). The linked event page lists a September 17–21 window, with its own timing and venue notice below. Participation is not a verified cape entitlement.
Primary source: Mojang Battle for Tokyo · September 14, 2026
Event-page timing and venue notice
The English event page lists September 17, 09:30 through September 21, 16:00 JST. Its displayed start differs by 30 minutes from Mojang’s announcement. It also posts a notice that the September 21 Tokyo Game Show day is cancelled because of an approaching typhoon. Check the event page and the organizer before travelling; this notice does not establish an extension or cancellation of the online routes.
Sources: Battle for Tokyo event page · checked September 20, 2026
Does this guarantee the Corrupted Creeper Cape?
The broader capes guide says that cape appears through various online and offline promotions. The Battle for Tokyo article does not specify a cape entitlement. Check the exact event terms before treating a promotional activity as a redemption method.
Sources: Mojang capes and promotions · Mojang Battle for Tokyo · September 14, 2026