How Minecraft Voting Events Work: A Quick Reference

Key Takeaways

Point	Details
Minecraft voting events let	Minecraft voting events let players choose new mobs, bosses, or build contest winners.
The 2023 Mob Vote	The 2023 Mob Vote was the final mob vote, featuring the crab, armadillo, and penguin; the armadillo won.
The Cherry Blossom Cape	The Cherry Blossom Cape was awarded to 2023 Mob Vote participants, with different requirements for Java and Bedrock.
Other voting events include	Other voting events include the 2022 Boss Vote and the 2026 Minecraft Movie Voting Event.
Voting is done through	Voting is done through official event servers, the Minecraft Launcher, or minecraft.net.

Minecraft voting events are official community polls where players decide what gets added to the game — whether it's a new mob, a boss rework, or a build contest winner. This quick reference covers the most notable voting events, how to participate, and what rewards you could earn.

The Mob Vote: A Brief History

Mob Votes have been a staple of Minecraft Live since 2017. Players vote for one of three mob candidates, and the winner is added in a future update. The 2023 Mob Vote was the last of its kind, as it was officially retired afterward. As noted by the Minecraft Live 2023 wiki page, "This was the last Minecraft Live to have a mob vote, as it has been retired."

This was the last Minecraft Live to have a mob vote, as it has been retired.

The 2023 Mob Vote featured three mobs: the crab, the armadillo, and the penguin. The armadillo won and was added to the game as part of the 1.21 update, along with the trial chambers, copper bulb, and the crafter block.

How to Vote in a Mob Vote

Voting is available through multiple official channels. During the 2023 Mob Vote, players could vote via:

• The Minecraft Launcher
• The official Minecraft website (minecraft.net)
• The 2023 Mob Vote Event server (Bedrock Edition)

Players from mainland China could also vote through the China Edition launcher.

The Cherry Blossom Cape Reward

Players who participated in the 2023 Mob Vote received the Cherry Blossom Cape (called the Cherry Cape on Bedrock). The cape design "resembles the pink leaves of cherry trees" and the elytra features a four-tone gradient from white at the bottom to pink at the top.

The cape design resembles the pink leaves of cherry trees.

However, the requirements to earn the cape differed between editions:

• Java Edition: The cape was given to players who voted through minecraft.net, the Minecraft Launcher, or the 2023 Mob Vote Event server. Simply joining the server without voting did not grant the cape.
• Bedrock Edition: The cape was given to players who joined the 2023 Mob Vote Event server. Voting without joining the server did not grant the cape.

This distinction is important for players who want to earn future event rewards.

Other Notable Voting Events

2022 Boss Vote Event

In 2022, a Boss Vote Event server allowed players to vote for either the ender dragon or the wither. The event included mini-games like a battle arena, parkour, and a dropper, all themed around the two bosses.

2026 Minecraft Movie Voting Event

More recently, the Minecraft Movie Voting Event (held July 2–6, 2026) let players vote for which build they wanted to see in A Minecraft Movie Squared. The event was set inside a movie theater and was made in collaboration with Noxcrew. The grand prize winner was "Lightning Rod Lighthouse" by Francisco C.M., and all finalist builds were included in the movie or end credits.

The winner of the contest was announced on July 10, 2026 as "Lightning Rod Lighthouse" by Francisco C.

Event Servers: More Than Just Voting

Event servers are temporary multiplayer worlds where voting takes place. They often include additional activities like parkour courses, mini-games, and NPC shops. For example, the 2023 Mob Vote Event server had two islands, a rollercoaster, and a "Whack-a-Mob" mini-game where players could earn points by whacking hostile mobs.

What to Expect in Future Voting Events

While the mob vote has been retired, Mojang continues to host voting events for other purposes, like the Minecraft Movie Voting Event. These events typically run for a few days and reward participants with exclusive cosmetic items, such as capes or character creator items.

For a complete list of all capes and how to earn them, check out our Minecraft Capes: A Quick Reference guide.