Minecraft Dungeons II has five capes of its own: the Hero Cape (play both Dungeons games on one Microsoft account), the Twisted Cape (the pre-order bonus, no longer available), the Soul Cape (the Deluxe Edition), the Corrupted Creeper Cape (event rewards) and a Special Cape that Mojang has not revealed yet. The Hero Cape and the Twisted Cape also unlock in Minecraft: Java and Bedrock Edition, and on September 29 Mojang added a launch reward, the Aurora Cape, which is for Minecraft only and could be earned until October 14.
Below we cover how to unlock each one, which windows have closed, the deadline you can still make, and how to wear the crossover capes in Minecraft. This guide covers the launch version (September 29, 2026); the unlock rules are the same on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5, Switch and Switch 2. Everything is verified against Mojang’s capes and promos article and the official store listings.
Every Cape at a Glance
| Cape | How to get it | Window | Also in Minecraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero Cape | Play both Dungeons games on the same Microsoft account | Log into Dungeons II before December 31, 2026 | Yes |
| Twisted Cape | Pre-order bonus (the Hero Pack) | Ended 12 p.m. PDT, September 28, 2026; no longer available | Yes |
| Soul Cape | Deluxe Edition (the Soul Pack) | No end date announced | Not announced |
| Corrupted Creeper Cape | Events and promotions | First ran September 21 to 26, 2026; more events to come | Not announced |
| Aurora Cape | Watch a Dungeons II stream on TikTok or Twitch | Ended 11:59 p.m. PST, October 14, 2026 (opened September 29) | Minecraft only |
| Special Cape | Not revealed | To be announced | Not announced |
The Hero Cape: Play Both Dungeons Games
The Hero Cape is the one almost everyone can still earn. Mojang’s steps:
- Play the original Minecraft Dungeons while signed in to your Microsoft account.
- Log into Minecraft Dungeons II with that same account before December 31, 2026.
- Once the cape shows as equippable in Dungeons II, log into Minecraft: Java Edition, Bedrock Edition or both on the same account to unlock it there too.
Mojang’s terms say “Playing the games on Game Pass qualifies,” so Game Pass members do not need to buy either game. You need an internet connection so the unlock can be confirmed, and the terms warn that “processing time and delays may apply.”
The account rule applies, in Mojang’s words, “whether you play solo on your own device or join a friend’s couch co-op session,” so on a shared console each player should sign in with their own account. Our co-op guide explains how couch sessions and guest players work.
The Twisted Cape: The Pre-Order Bonus
The Twisted Cape came in the pre-order Hero Pack, alongside the Twisted Chicken pet and two hero skins (Mojang says Steve and Alex are “outfitted for the rifts ahead”). Mojang’s offer terms ran pre-orders from June 6, 2026 at 12 p.m. PDT until September 28, 2026 at 12 p.m. PDT.
If you pre-ordered:
- After launch, sign in to Minecraft Dungeons II with your Microsoft account and confirm the pre-order items arrived.
- Log into Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, Java Edition or both on the same account to collect the Twisted Cape there.
- Physical pre-orders include a code in the box. Per Mojang, redeem it at xbox.com/redeem on Xbox, on the Nintendo eShop redeem page on Switch, or on PlayStation Store by selecting your profile and then Redeem Code, then follow the two steps above.
Missed it? Mojang’s capes article now marks the pre-order items “No longer available through purchase,” and says the Twisted Cape, the Twisted Chicken and the two skins “were only available through pre-ordering.” Some store pages still mention the Hero Pack or say “Pre-order today”, but that’s old copy, so buying the game now won’t get you the Twisted Cape.
The Soul Cape: Deluxe Edition
The Soul Cape comes with the Deluxe Edition, $49.99 in the US on the Xbox, PlayStation and Nintendo stores. The stores package it as the “Soul Pack,” with the Blub pet and four hero skins that Mojang describes as “dark-golden variations of Valorie, Kellen, Ren, and Flores,” the sequel’s four heroes. The Deluxe Edition also includes DLC 1 and 2 when they release.
- Game Pass covers the standard game only. The Xbox Store lists the Soul Pack as part of the Deluxe Edition, so look for an upgrade option before buying the game twice.
- It stays in Dungeons II for now. Mojang names only the Hero and Twisted capes as coming to Minecraft.
The Corrupted Creeper Cape: The Stream Quest
The first chance to get it has closed, but it’s coming back: Mojang now says “You’ll see it pop up in various events and promotional activities, both online and offline. Stay tuned for future opportunities!” Its first run was a watch-time quest from September 21 at 12:00 p.m. PST to September 26 at 11:59 p.m. PST: watch a Minecraft livestream for at least three minutes on TikTok (on a stream with Game Rewards enabled), or any live stream in Twitch’s Minecraft category for at least 15 minutes.
If you completed it, check your Twitch inventory or TikTok notifications for the reward, then redeem the cape inside Minecraft Dungeons II as soon as you can.
The Aurora Cape: A Launch Reward for Minecraft
Mojang added the Aurora Cape on launch day, as a reward for watching Dungeons II streams until October 14. It’s a Minecraft cape: Mojang says “The cape is only available in Minecraft, NOT Minecraft Dungeons II.”
- The watch window ran from September 29 at 9:00 a.m. PST to October 14, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. PST: viewers had to watch a rewards-enabled Minecraft Dungeons II livestream for at least 3 minutes on TikTok or 15 minutes on Twitch, and only live viewing counted.
- Collect the code from your Twitch Inventory or TikTok notifications.
- Redeem it at minecraft.net/redeem on your Minecraft account.
The Special Cape: Still a Mystery
Mojang lists a fifth “Special Cape” with no unlock method yet, only a request to “stay tuned and glued to your screens for more information.” We will update this guide when it is revealed.
The capes are not the only crossover, either. Mojang confirmed at Minecraft LIVE that the Sift, the sequel’s new dimension, comes to Minecraft: Java and Bedrock Edition in 2027; our guide to the Sift covers it.
How to Wear the Capes in Minecraft
Once the Hero Cape or Twisted Cape unlocks, it works like any official Minecraft cape:
- Java Edition: capes are tied to your Minecraft profile; Mojang’s site has a “Change Java Skins and Capes” page under your profile.
- Bedrock Edition: equip it from the Dressing Room, per Mojang’s help center.
Mojang’s article also brings back the original Minecraft Dungeons Hero skin pack and adds a Minecraft Dungeons II Hero skin pack featuring Valorie, Kellen, Flores and Ren, on the Minecraft Marketplace for Bedrock with Java versions linked from the article. For everything else that shipped at launch, see our Minecraft Dungeons II launch coverage, the Minecraft Dungeons II guides hub and our main Minecraft hub.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Minecraft Dungeons II capes work in regular Minecraft? Two do. Mojang confirmed the Hero Cape and the Twisted Cape unlock in Minecraft: Java and Bedrock Edition once they appear in Dungeons II on the same Microsoft account. The Aurora Cape, a reward for watching Dungeons II streams until October 14, 2026, is Minecraft-only.
Can I still get the Twisted Cape? No. Mojang’s pre-order offer ended at 12 p.m. PDT on September 28, 2026, and the Twisted Cape is now listed as no longer available through purchase.
Does playing on Game Pass count for the Hero Cape? Yes. Mojang’s terms say Game Pass play qualifies, as long as both games are played on the same Microsoft account.
When is the Hero Cape deadline? Log into Minecraft Dungeons II before December 31, 2026, after playing the original Minecraft Dungeons on the same account.
How do I get the Soul Cape? Buy the Deluxe Edition, which includes the Soul Pack (the Soul Cape, the Blub pet and four hero skins) plus the first two DLC packs when they release.