Minecraft Dungeons II Pre-Order Bonus Guide: Twisted Cape, Chicken Pet and Both Editions Explained

Minecraft Dungeons II arrives on September 29, 2026, but the deal most shoppers actually need to know about has a tighter deadline. Mojang is running a limited-time pre-order bonus — two hero skins, the Twisted cape, and the Twisted chicken pet — on both editions of the game, and that offer expires September 28, 2026, a full day before launch. Here's exactly what each edition includes, what the pre-order bonus adds, what it all costs, and where you can actually buy it.

1. What the Pre-Order Bonus Includes

Every pre-order of Minecraft Dungeons II, on any platform and on either edition, currently comes with the same limited-time bundle: two exclusive hero skins for Steve and Alex, the Twisted cape, and the Twisted chicken pet companion. Mojang's own product pages describe the cape as a way to "sculk around the Overworld," matching its glowing cyan, crystal-like design, and the chicken as a companion that will "strike fear (and confused affection) into the hearts of foes." Once the offer expires on September 28, none of these three items will be tied to a pre-order anymore, and it isn't clear whether or when they'd become available another way.

The bonus is separate from anything included by default in either edition, so even players who only plan to buy the cheaper Standard Edition get the same three items as long as they pre-order before the deadline.

2. Standard Edition vs. Deluxe Edition: Full Price Breakdown

Minecraft Dungeons II ships in two editions, confirmed directly through Microsoft's own store listings:

• Standard Edition — $29.99. The base game only, plus the pre-order bonus (two hero skins, Twisted cape, Twisted chicken pet) if bought before September 28.
• Deluxe Edition — $49.99. The base game plus four hero skins, the Soul cape cosmetic, the Blub pet companion, and two DLC expansion packs "upon release," according to Mojang's official description. It also qualifies for the same pre-order bonus as the Standard Edition while the offer lasts.

In other words, pre-ordering the Deluxe Edition before the cutoff currently stacks two separate reward sets: the Deluxe Edition's own built-in cosmetics (Soul cape, Blub pet, four skins) and the limited-time pre-order items (Twisted cape, Twisted chicken pet, two more skins) on top.

3. How the Deluxe Cosmetics Differ From the Pre-Order Items

It's easy to mix up the two reward tracks since they both hand out a cape, a pet, and hero skins. The Deluxe Edition's Soul cape and Blub pet are permanent parts of that $49.99 package and aren't tied to any deadline — anyone who buys the Deluxe Edition gets them, even after September 28. The Twisted cape and Twisted chicken pet, by contrast, are the time-limited pre-order bonus, and they're available on the cheaper Standard Edition too. Buying Deluxe doesn't remove the need to pre-order before the deadline if you also want the Twisted set.

If you're chasing every cosmetic Mojang has announced so far, the only way to get all of them at once is a Deluxe Edition pre-order placed before the bonus window closes.

4. Where to Pre-Order and Which Platforms Are Supported

Minecraft Dungeons II's official store page lists five storefronts, all confirmed directly through Mojang's own platform links: Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Windows/Microsoft Store version sold directly through minecraft.net. Pricing for both editions is consistent across storefronts at $29.99 and $49.99 in the US.

For PC players buying through the Microsoft Store or Steam, Mojang lists a minimum spec of a GeForce GTX 1050 or Radeon RX 560 with 2GB of VRAM, an Intel Core i3-8100 or Ryzen 3 2200G, and 8GB of RAM, running Windows 10 64-bit (build 1703 or newer) with DirectX 11. The recommended spec steps up to a GTX 1060 or RX 580 with 6GB of VRAM, a Core i5-8400 or Ryzen 5 2600, and 16GB of RAM.

5. How This Fits Into the Rest of Minecraft Dungeons II's Launch

The pre-order bonus is a small piece of a much bigger launch week for the Minecraft Dungeons spin-off. Minecraft Dungeons II is a direct sequel to 2020's Minecraft Dungeons and introduces a new dimension called the Sift, alongside the glowing spectral enemies featured throughout Mojang's own key art for the game. We've already covered the game's story setup and its new Sift dimension in our full breakdown of Minecraft Dungeons II's release date and story, and the base game just went through its own content refresh with the Wilderness Bound update's new biome and building pieces. Mojang is also expected to show more of Minecraft Dungeons II during the next Minecraft Live broadcast — if you want the exact time and how to watch, we've got a separate guide on when to tune into Minecraft Live this Saturday.

Cross-play and cross-progression details haven't been confirmed on the pages we checked, so if you're planning to switch between, say, a Steam pre-order and playing on a console later, it's worth checking Mojang's own store page for your platform before buying rather than assuming your progress or cosmetics will carry over automatically.

Mojang's official gameplay trailer gives the clearest look yet at combat against the game's new enemy factions:

6. Should You Pre-Order Before September 28?

Whether the deadline matters to you comes down to how much you value three cosmetic items you can't otherwise confirm a future release date for. If you were already planning to buy Minecraft Dungeons II at or near launch, there's no financial downside to pre-ordering instead — the price is identical to buying on release day. The only real decision is Standard versus Deluxe, which is a question of whether the extra $20 for four more skins, the Soul cape, the Blub pet, and two future DLC packs is worth it to you. If you're on the fence about buying at all, it's worth remembering that missing the pre-order window doesn't stop you from buying the game on September 29 — it just means missing out on the Twisted cosmetics specifically.

Quick recap

• Pre-order bonus (both editions): two hero skins, Twisted cape, Twisted chicken pet — expires September 28, 2026.
• Standard Edition: $29.99, base game only (plus pre-order bonus if claimed in time).
• Deluxe Edition: $49.99, adds four hero skins, Soul cape, Blub pet, and two future DLC packs.
• Available on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Microsoft Store.
• Minecraft Dungeons II launches September 29, 2026.

Official Resources

• Minecraft Dungeons II Standard Edition — official store page
• Minecraft Dungeons II Deluxe Edition — official store page
• Xbox store listing
• PlayStation Store listing
• Steam store listing

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