Players can earn a free item by watching a Twitch livestream.
Minecraft turns 15 in 2024, and to celebrate, developer Mojang is giving away free Character Creator items and more!
During this birthday celebration, Minecraft, Minecraft Dungeons, and Minecraft Legends will be on sale for up to 50 percent off their normal prices. Plus, Minecraft on iOS and Android devices will be 70 percent off.
From May 15, 2024 to May 31, 2024, if players watch a supported Minecraft livestream on Twitch for at least 15 minutes, they’ll receive a Purple Heart Cape for their Minecraft avatar. If players donate or subscribe to a streamer during this birthday event, they’ll also receive the Glitch Mask.
Then from May 18, 2024 to June 18, 2024, TikTok users can earn a TikTok-themed avatar cape for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition, as well as a helmet profile photo frame for their TikTok profile photo.
Finally, during Minecraft’s birthday celebration, players can collect 15 free Character Creator items from the Minecraft Marketplace. One free item will be given away each day. The Day 1 prize is an animated “Cave Game” Hoodie.
Head over to Minecraft’s website to learn more about the game’s 15th birthday celebration.
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Brandy Berthelson has been writing about video games and technology since 2006, with her work appearing on sites including AOL Games, Digital Spy, and Adweek. When she’s not gaming, Brandy enjoys crafting, baking, and traveling with her husband.