Skin pack

Skin packs are available in Console Edition and Pocket Edition as purchasable content. Skin packs add additional skins that players may choose from along with the default skins included with the game's purchase. They often feature characters from other video games, alongside original designs.

Cross-platform
Cross-platform skin pack is an unofficial name given to skin packs available on both the Console and Pocket Edition; However, skin packs in this category may have differences across platforms.

Biome Settlers Pack 1 Skin pack


The Biome Settlers Pack 1 Skin pack is a skin pack themed around the inhabitants of various biomes, including: tundras, forests, and deserts, and was the first skin pack to be available on both the Console and Pocket Edition. It was first added to the Pocket Edition, and then later to the Console Edition.

On Pocket Edition
The Biome Settlers Pack 1 Skin pack has 24 skins to choose from. It is purchasable directly in-game through the Minecraft Marketplace under the main menu of the game and costs. A trial version of the Biome Settlers Pack 1 Skin pack is available which enables the full use of the Tundra Tamer, Forest Griefer and Desert Tamer skins.

On Console Edition
The Biome Settlers Pack 1 Skin pack was released on February 25, 2016 and has 24 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Minecraft Story Mode Skin pack


The Minecraft Story Mode Skin pack is a skin pack that contains various skins of significant characters from the game Minecraft: Story Mode, and was the second skin pack to be available on both the Console and Pocket Edition. It was first added to the Pocket Edition, and then later to the Console Edition.

On Pocket Edition
The Minecraft Story Mode Skin pack has 27 skins to choose from. It is purchasable directly in-game through the Minecraft Marketplace under the main menu of the game and costs. A trial version of the Minecraft Story Mode Skin pack is available which enables the full use of the first six skins. A trial version of the Minecraft Story Mode Skin pack is available which enables the full use of the first six variations of Jesse skin.

On Console Edition
The Minecraft Story Mode Skin pack was released on April 6, 2016 and has 27 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs. It was free for a limited time to promote Episode 5 of Minecraft: Story Mode.

Redstone Specialists Skin pack


The Redstone Specialists Skin pack is themed around skins that specialize in, work with, or are otherwise involved with redstone, It is was the third skin pack to be available on both the Console and Pocket Edition. It was first added to the Pocket Edition, and then later to the Console Edition.

On Pocket Edition
The Redstone Specialists Skin pack has 15 skins to choose from, and is purchasable directly in-game through the Minecraft Marketplace under the main menu of the game and costs. A trial version of the Redstone Specialists Skin pack is available which enables the full use of the first two skins.

On Console Edition
The Redstone Specialists Skin pack was released on July 26, 2016 and has 15 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

MineCon 2016 Skin pack


The MineCon 2016 Skin pack was a limited-time skin pack, released in celebration of MineCon. It is the second MineCon-themed skin pack released to the Console Edition, and the first skin pack to contain capes on the Pocket Edition. Pocket Edition players were given more time to obtain this skin pack, being available to them one day early, and being available for an extra four more days. It was the fourth skin pack to be available on both the Console and Pocket Edition.

On Pocket Edition
The MineCon 2016 Skin pack was released for mobile devices and Windows 10 computers on September 22, 2016 for a limited time until October 7, 2016 and has 14 skins to choose from. It was available for free directly in-game through the Minecraft Marketplace under the main menu of the game and costs. If you were on android it would cost a small amount of money unless you used the redemption code MINECON2016 to get it for free. There was not a trial version of the skin pack available.

On Console Edition
The MineCon 2016 Skin pack was released for consoles on September 23, 2016 for a limited time until October 3, 2016 and has 14 skins to choose from. It was available for free through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Villains Skin pack


The Villians Skin pack is a skin pack themed around villians, antagonist-like figures, and the like, and has 17 skins to choose from. It was first added to the Pocket Edition, and then later to the Console Edition.

On Pocket Edition
The Villains Skin pack has 17 skins to choose from, and is purchasable directly in-game through the Minecraft Marketplace under the main menu of the game and costs. A trial version of the Villains Skin pack is available which enables the full use of the first two skins.

On Console Edition
The Villains Skin pack was released for consoles on January 31, 2017 and has 17 skins to choose from. It is purcashable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Campfire Tales Skin pack


The Campfire Tales Skin pack is a celebratory skin pack for Halloween 2016, and has 16 skins to choose from. It was first added to the Pocket Edition, and then later to the Console Edition.

Nine of the skins within the Campfire Tales Skin pack were tweeted about by the Minecraft's twitter account, prior to the release of the skin pack; these tweets contained pictures of the skins alongside their backstories written beside them.

On Pocket Edition
The Campfire Tales Skin pack has 16 skins to choose from, and is purchasable directly in-game through the Minecraft Marketplace under the main menu of the game and costs. A trial version of the Campfire Tales Skin pack is available which enables the full use of the first two skins.

On Console Edition
The Campfire Tales Skin pack was released for consoles on October 25, 2016 and has 16 skins to choose from. It is purcashable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Power Rangers Skin pack


The Power Rangers Skin pack is a skin pack themed from the movie Power Rangers, and has 20 skins to choose from. It was released both for Pocket Edition and Console Edition on March 28, 2017.

On Pocket Edition
The Power Rangers Skin pack has 20 skins to choose from, and is purchasable directly in-game through the Minecraft Marketplace under the main menu of the game and costs. A trial version of the Power Rangers Skin pack is available which enables the full use of the first two skins.

On Console Edition
The Power Rangers Skin pack has 20 skins to choose from. It is purcashable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Chinese Mythology Edition


The Chinese Mythology Skin pack is a skin pack themed around the Chinese Mythology. It was first added to the Console Edition, and then later to the Pocket Edition.

On Pocket Edition
The Chinese Mythology Mash-up pack was released on April 11, 2017 as part of the 1.0.6 update, and has 26 skins to choose from. It is purchasable directly in-game through the Minecraft Marketplace under the main menu of the game and costs. A trial version of the Chinese Mythology Skin pack is available which enables the full use of the first two skins.

On Console Edition
The Chinese Mythology Mash-up pack was released on October 4, 2016 as part of a free update, and has 41 skins to choose from. It is purcashable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.


 * Trivia

In Pocket Edition, some of the Chinese Mythology skins are separated into the Journey to The West Skin pack.

Fallout Edition


The Fallout Mash-up pack is a skin pack based on the Fallout game series, developed by Interplay. It was first added to the Console Edition, and then later to the Pocket Edition.

On Pocket Edition
The Fallout Mash-up pack was released on April 20, 2017 as part of the 1.0.7 update, and has 44 skins to choose from, and is purchasable directly in-game through the Minecraft Marketplace under the main menu of the game and costs. A trial version of the Fallout Skin pack is available which enables the full use of the first two skins.

On Console Edition
The Fallout Mash-up pack was released on December 21, 2016, and has 44 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Default Skin pack
The Default Skin pack comes for free with Minecraft Console Edition and has 16 skins to choose from. In an online game each skin is assigned to player 1-8.

Skin Pack 1


Skin Pack 1 was released on July 16, 2012. It contains 45 different skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One MarketPlace, or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section and costs. A trial version of Skin Pack 1 is available as a free download], which enables the full use of the original design skins, but not the skins based on copyrighted game characters which include those based on Minecraft's own characters.

Skin Pack 2


Skin Pack 2 was released on August 24, 2012. It contains 45 different skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace, or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section and costs. A trial version of Skin Pack 2 is available as a free download, which enables the full use of the original design skins and some skins based on certain indie game characters.

Skin Pack 3


Skin Pack 3 was released on October 17, 2012. It contains 45 different skins to choose from, including figures from Valve's Half Life 2, Portal 2, and Left 4 Dead 2. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace, or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section and costs. A trial version of Skin Pack 3 is available as a free download, which enables the full use of the original design skins and skins based on indie game characters.

Skin Pack 4


Skin Pack 4 was released on March 13, 2013. It contains 45 different skins to choose from. Some of these skins include capes. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace, or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section and costs. A trial version of Skin Pack 4 is available as a free download, which enables the full use of some designs.

Skin Pack 5


Skin Pack 5 was released on July 31, 2013. It contains 45 different skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace, or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section and costs. A trial version of Skin Pack 5 is available as a free download, which enables the full use of some designs.

Skin Pack 6
Skin Pack 6 was released on June 26, 2014. It contains 40 different skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace, or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section and costs. A trial version of Skin Pack 6 is available as a free download, which enables the full use of some designs.

Summer of Arcade Promotional Skin pack


The Summer of Arcade Free Promotional Skin pack was available through July 18 and August 22, 2012. It was available through the Xbox home page, and was free. It contained 15 different skins to choose from, all from popular games in the "Summer of Arcade" XBLA event.

Halloween Skin pack


The Halloween Skin pack was downloadable from October 26, 2012 to November 26, 2012. It contained 55 different skins to choose from. 7 skins included capes. It was purchasable through the [Xbox 360] or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs. All proceeds went to charity.

Festive Skin pack


The Festive Skin pack was released on December 19, 2012 for Xbox and December 17, 2013 for PS3. It contains 24 different skins to choose from. 13 of the skins added extra pixels not available in the PC Version (ex. Santa's Hat). It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs. A trial version of The Festive Skin pack is available as a free download, which enables the full use of seven of the designs.

Battle & Beasts Skin pack


The Battle & Beasts Skin pack was released on May 8, 2013. It contains 45 different skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace, or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs. A trial version of The Battle & Beasts Skin pack is available as a free download, which enables the full use of some of the designs. It comes pre-installed on the Wii U and Nintendo Switch editions. Each battle skin has a male and female variation.

Minecraft 1st Birthday Skin pack


The Minecraft 1st Birthday Skin pack was available for a limited time, from May 9 until May 31, 2013. It contained 23 different skins to choose from. All the skins were original designs. It was available, for free, through the Xbox 360 Marketplace or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game. Note Herobrine underneath the "M" in "Minecraft".

Battle & Beasts 2 Skin pack


The Battle & Beasts 2 Skin pack was released on October 9, 2013. It contains 45 different skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs. It comes pre-installed on the Wii U and Nintendo Switch editions. The Baby Ghast skin is the first skin in Minecraft history to be only a head, without a body or lower torso.

Marvel Avengers Skin pack


The Marvel Avengers Skin pack was released on December 23, 2013 available until December 21, 2015. It contained 35 different skins to choose from. It was purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Marvel Spider-Man Skin pack
The Marvel Spider-Man Skin pack was released on April 30, 2014 available until December 21, 2015. It contained 35 skins to choose from. It was purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Minecraft 2nd Birthday Skin pack


The Minecraft 2nd Birthday Skin pack was available for a limited time, from May 9 until May 18, 2014. It contained 25 different skins to choose from. It was available, for free, through the Xbox 360 Marketplace or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game.

Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Skin pack
The Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Skin pack was released on September 5, 2014 available until December 21, 2015. It contained 24 different skins to choose from. It was purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Doctor Who Skins Volume I Skin pack
The Doctor Who Skin pack was released for the Xbox One edition on October 8, 2014. It has over 50 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Star Wars Classic Skin pack
The Star Wars Classic Skin pack was released on November 25, 2014 and has over 50 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Doctor Who Skins Volume II Skin Pack
A second Doctor Who Skin pack was released for the Xbox One edition on December 18, 2014. It has over 50 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Star Wars Rebels Skin pack
The Star Wars Rebels Skin pack was released on February 10, 2015 and contains over 20 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

The Simpsons Skin pack
The Simpsons Skin pack was released on Febuary 27, 2015 and has 24 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Minecraft 3rd Birthday Skin pack


The Minecraft 3rd Birthday Skin pack was available for a limited time, from May 7 until May 17, 2015. It contained 18 different skins to choose from. It was available, for free, through the Xbox 360 Marketplace or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game.

MineCon 2015 Skin pack


The MineCon 2015 Skin pack was available for a limited time, from July 1 until July 15, 2015. It had 8 skins to choose from. It was purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and was free.

Star Wars Prequels Skin pack
The Star Wars Prequels Skin pack was released on October 23, 2015 and has over 50 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Minecraft 4th Birthday Skin pack


The Minecraft 4th Birthday Skin pack was available for a limited time, from May 9 until May 16, 2016. It contained 20 different skins to choose from. It was available, for free, through the Xbox 360 Marketplace or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game.

Halo Edition


The Halo Mash-up pack was released on May 27, 2014 and has 40 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Halo 5 Guardians update
The Halo 5: Guardians Mash-up pack update was released on October 28, 2015 and adds 8 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and is a free update to the Halo Mash-up pack.

Mass Effect Edition


The Mass Effect Mash-up pack was released on September 3, 2014 and has 36 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Skyrim Edition


The Skyrim Mash-up pack was released on December 9, 2014 and has 40 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Festive Edition


The Festive Mash-up pack was released on December 10, 2014 and has 36 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs. It comes pre-installed on the Wii U and Nintendo Switch editions.

LittleBigPlanet Edition


The Little Big Planet Mash-up pack was released on July 1, 2015 and has 40 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the PlayStation Store or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs. This pack is Playstation exclusive.

Greek Mythology Edition


The Greek Mythology Mash-up pack was released on July 24, 2015 and has 39 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs.

Halloween Mash-up pack


The Halloween Mash-up pack was released on October 23, 2015 and has 45 skins to choose from. It is purchasable through the Xbox 360 or One Marketplace/PlayStation Store/Nintendo eShop or directly in-game through the Downloadable Content section of the game and costs. Most of the skins were from the Halloween Charity Skin Pack, released on October 26, 2012.

Super Mario Edition


The Super Mario Mash-up pack was released on May 17, 2016 as part of a free update. It was released exclusively on the Wii U and Nintendo Switch, and was currently bundled with the Wii U retail version of the game. This mash-up adds in 40 new skins themed around the Super Mario franchise.

City Folk Skin pack


The City Folk Skin pack is themed around the citizens and inhabitants of medieval cities, and has 20 skins to choose from. It is purchasable directly in-game through the Minecraft Marketplace under the main menu of the game and costs. A trial version of the City Folk Skin pack is available which enables the full use of the first five skins.

Town Folk Skin pack


The Town Folk Skin pack is themed around the inhabitants of medieval towns and villages, and has 20 skins to choose from. It is purchasable directly in-game through the Minecraft Marketplace under the main menu of the game and costs. A trial version of the City Folk Skin pack is available which enables the full use of the first five skins.

Halloween Costumes Skin pack


The Halloween Costumes Skin pack is themed around Halloween costumes of various mobs from in-game, in celebration of Halloween 2015, and has 15 skins to choose from. It is purchasable directly in-game through the Minecraft Marketplace under the main menu of the game and costs. A trial version of the Halloween Costumes Skin pack is available which enables the full use of the first two skins.

Holiday Skin Pack 2015


The Holiday Skin Pack 2015 is a Christmas-themed skin pack in celebration of Christmas in 2015, and has 15 skins to choose from. It is purchasable directly in-game through the Minecraft Marketplace under the main menu of the game and costs. A trial version of the Holiday Skin Pack 2015 is available which enables the full use of the first two skins. This Skin Pack is the first Pocket Edition pack to have extra pixels on the skin model.

Journey To The West Skin pack


The Journey To The West Skin pack is themed around fictional, chinese mythological characters, and has 15 skins to choose from. It is purchasable directly in-game through the Minecraft Marketplace under the main menu of the game and costs. A trial version of the Journey To The West Skin pack is available which enables the full use of the first two skins.

Biome Settlers Pack 2 Skin pack


The Biome Settlers Pack 2 Skin pack is a sequel to the Biome Settlers Pack 1 Skin pack, and is themed around the inhabitants of Mooshroom and Nether biomes, and has 24 skins to choose from. It is purchasable directly in-game through the Minecraft Marketplace under the main menu of the game and costs. A trial version of the Biome Settlers Pack 2 Skin pack is available which enables the full use of the Mooshroom Tamer and Nether Tamer skins.

Strangers "Biome Settlers Pack 3" Skin pack


The Strangers "Biome Settlers Pack 3" Skin pack is a sequel to the Biome Settlers Pack 2 Skin pack, and is themed around the inhabitants of Farland, Ocean and the End biomes, and has 25 skins to choose from. It is purchasable directly in-game through the Minecraft Marketplace and costs. A trial version of the Biome Settlers Pack 3 Skin pack is available which enables the full use of the first two skins.

Festive 2016 Edition


The Festive 2016 Mash-up pack was released on December 19, 2016 as based on the Christmas season, and has 21 skins to choose from, also it was a part of the Ender Update. A trial version of the Festive 2016 Mash-up pack is available which enables the full use of the first two skins. It purchasable through the Minecraft Marketplace, and costs.