Lunar New Year 2025

The Lunar New Year is upon us, marking a new beginning, new opportunities, and – a Monkey King! Yes, I said Monkey King, because no Lunar New Year is complete without a Monkey King (there, I’ve said “Monkey King” three times now. Four times! In fact, I can’t seem to stop saying Monkey King, oh no, five times, okay, I’m done). 

Starting today, January 28 at 10am PST and stretching until February 4 at 10am PST, we’re unleashing our Lunar New Year celebration*, packed with Monkey Ki...oh, I mean add-ons, worlds, texture packs, and more – so it’s sure to have something for everyone (even Monkey Kings!). 

So head over to the Marketplace and check out the whole collection of Lunar New Year content! 

Free world: Wukong: Uproar in Heaven by Next Studio

During our Lunar New Year celebration, we’re inviting all of you to enter the world of – dare I say it – the Monkey King (finally, a Monkey King!) in the free DLC* Wukong: Uproar in Heaven by Next Studio. 

Join the Monkey King – Sun Wukong – on his adventure, as he uncovers the secrets of the Peach Banquet, fights for his freedom in the Exquisite Pagoda, and storms the Southern Heavenly Gate, for a final showdown with the mighty Erlang Shen. This is truly a thrilling, and immersive adventure, full of abilities to upgrade and action to experience. 

Visit the Marketplace to download Wukong: Uproar in Heaven by Next Studio for free now!

Free Character Creator item: Hello Kitty Lantern Banner 

Last week, we cuteified Minecraft a bit (yeah, it’s a word, why not), as the Hello Kitty® and Friends DLC was released. In it, you can create your own cozy farm, grow crops, and raise loveable animals alongside beloved Sanrio® characters like Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll™, Kuromi™, and many more! 

And now we want to celebrate Lunar New Year – Hello Kitty style – with this endearing, delightful, and Monkey Kin-no, I mean cute, Hello Kitty Lantern Banner* for you to sport as you join the festivities. Available for free in the Dressing Room. 

2025 is kicking off, and the level of Monkey King-ness, if I dare say, is already reaching incredible levels. So, dig deep into this Lunar New Year celebration and see what you’re able to unearth – either grand brawls, a dash of cutesy flair, or, yeah you guessed it, a Monkey King. 

*Disclaimer: Requires the latest version of Minecraft: Bedrock Edition (sold separately), with access to Minecraft Marketplace. Limits: 1 free Wukong: Uproar in Heaven per person/account until January 28, 2026 10am PST; available for purchase thereafter. 1 free Hello Kitty Lantern Banner per person/account until February 27, 2025 10am PST; available for purchase thereafter. Multiplayer requires platform-specific online subscription (sold separately).