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The preorder purchase offer has expired. Existing preorder owners can still follow Mojang’s redemption steps; Deluxe cosmetics, the Hero Cape and streaming promotions have separate conditions.
Primary source: Official promotion guide (checked 2026-10-08)
What you can still get (October 11)
| Reward | Status | How to get it |
|---|---|---|
| Hero Cape | Open until December 31, 2026 | Play the first Minecraft Dungeons, then sign in to Dungeons II with the same Microsoft account. It also unlocks in Minecraft: Java and Bedrock. |
| Aurora Cape (Minecraft only, not Dungeons II) | Watch by October 14, 11:59 PM PST; redeem by October 31 | Watch a rewards-enabled Dungeons II livestream live for 3 minutes on TikTok or 15 minutes on Twitch, then redeem the code at minecraft.net/redeem. |
| Soul Cape, Blub pet, dark-golden Valorie, Kellen, Ren and Flores | Available | Buy the Deluxe Edition. |
| Corrupted Creeper Cape | Event-only | Handed out in events and promotions; Mojang hasn’t listed the next one. |
| Special Cape | Rare, no set steps | Given out at events or as a thank-you. |
| Twisted Cape, Twisted Chicken, Steve and Alex skins | No longer sold | Pre-order bonus. Existing pre-order owners can still redeem it (steps below). |
Sources: Mojang capes and promotions (checked 2026-10-08)
Preorder offer has ended
The participating-retailer offer ended September 28, 2026 at 12:00 PM PDT (19:00 UTC). Mojang now confirms that the bonus is no longer available through purchase. Eligible existing preorder owners can redeem their items using the same Microsoft account.
Sources: Mojang release announcement and preorder terms (checked 2026-10-08) · Mojang capes and promotions (checked 2026-10-08)
Redeem and confirm
- For a physical preorder, locate the code in the package. Redeem it through Xbox or Nintendo’s code-redemption page, or choose your profile → Redeem Code on the PlayStation Store.
- Log into Dungeons II with the intended Microsoft account and confirm the acquired items.
- For the Twisted Cape in Java or Bedrock, use that same account after the cape is available in Dungeons II.
Sources: Mojang capes and promotions (checked 2026-10-08)
Other capes and Marketplace packs
Mojang also lists a Special Cape with acquisition details still unannounced. The original Dungeons Hero skin pack and a Dungeons II Hero skin pack are separate Marketplace offerings requiring Bedrock Edition, Microsoft sign-in and internet access.
Sources: Mojang capes and promotions (checked 2026-10-08)
Aurora Cape: active streaming promotion for Minecraft
The Aurora Cape is for Minecraft: Java and Bedrock, and is not available in Dungeons II. Watch a rewards-enabled Dungeons II livestream for at least 3 minutes on TikTok or 15 minutes on Twitch. Mojang lists the promotion from September 29 at 9:00 AM to October 14 at 11:59 PM, 2026, with both times labeled PST. Only live viewing counts.
Claim the code from TikTok Notifications or Twitch Inventory and redeem it at minecraft.net/redeem by October 31, 2026. The offer is limited to one code per person/Microsoft account, while supplies last; platform eligibility and geography restrictions apply.
Sources: Mojang capes and promotions (checked 2026-10-08)