Nearly two decades after its release,Minecraftis still going strong, with plenty of updates, paid content, and community-made mods to enjoy, especially through its official Marketplace service. Following the release ofA Minecraft Movieand a brand-new update giving Ghasts a reason to smile again, it feels like the perfect time to hop into another two-week-long Minecraft binge. Whether you’ve been playing since release or just recently got into the game again, there has been a recentMinecraftoffering you might not have heard about before.
While theMinecraftMarketplace might be unfamiliar to some Java players, it’s the official way to access an ever-growing library of official add-ons and fan-made DLC, withover a billion item salesto date. From simple texture packs and worlds to expansive crossovers with popular franchises likeAvatar: The Last AirbenderandHow to Train Your Dragon,the Marketplace has all yourMinecraftcontent needs, at an additional cost. By purchasing coins using real-life currency, you may buy individual packs to suit your needs or, by subscribing to the recently added monthly Marketplace Pass instead.
The Benefits Of A Minecraft Marketplace Pass Explained
A Near Endless Amount Of Free Content To Enjoy
By purchasing theMinecraftMarketplace Pass for $3.99 USD a month,you gain access to a monthly rotation of over 150 individual packs to enjoy at no extra cost.These limited-access additions range from a large selection of pre-made worlds, mash-ups, skin packs, texture packs, and plenty of other DLC content to enjoy, which changes each month to keep things fresh. While you might not enjoy every addition included each month, the sheer amount and rotating method mean there’s a virtually endless stream of content to enjoy, with plenty of high-quality inclusions available.
Minecraft Realms Plus for Bedrock Edition also includes free access to the Marketplace Pass, alongside servers to fit up to 10 players in total.
On top of the limited-time additions you’ll be able to experience,Marketplace Pass owners can also claim a set of time-limited Character Creator items each month, which don’t go away after your subscription ends.Given that a lot of the best content onMinecraft's Marketplace is enjoyed alongside friends, Marketplace Pass owners who pay to host a server using Realms can share their additions with up to 10 other players, depending on your subscription, allowing them to enjoy the fun without needing to purchase an additional pass.
The main advantage ofMinecraft’s Marketplace and its additional Marketplace Pass is for console users who don’t have nearly as easy access to modding, or if you simply don’t want to go through the hassle of getting an assortment of mods working on PC. With each DLC being officially available on the Marketplace, there is less worry over compatibility issues, offeringamazing adventure mapsand other constantly updating content to enjoy.If you’re someone who playsMinecraftin bursts and wants to experience something new each time you play, the Marketplace Pass is more than worth the low asking price.
A Few Downsides Of Minecraft’s Marketplace Pass
The Market Place Pass Has A Few Limitations
WhileMinecraft’s Marketplace Pass offers a significant amount of content at a relatively low cost, it does have a few drawbacks compared to buying DLC individually. The first major downside is the lack of selection for DLC, asyou have no way of choosing what will be included in the 150 available options for downloadable content, meaning you can’t just pick your favorite options from the regular Marketplace.On top of the limited selection, any worlds and content downloaded using the Marketplace Pass will be unavailable after losing access to your subscription or when a pack leaves the pass.
Any worlds and content downloaded using the Marketplace Pass will be unavailable after losing access to your subscription or when a pack leaves the pass.
Unfortunately for Java players, all ofMinecraft’s Marketplace content also runs exclusively through the Bedrock edition of the game, which doesn’t have all the same features as its standard counterpart, which can take some time to get used to at first for PC players. Even though the Java edition already has a wide selection of free content to download on its own through fan-made creations,there are plenty of Marketplace additions toreinvent the game, from crossover packs to animation DLC that are still worth the asking price, even without the pass.
Regardless of the downsides, the sheer amount of content thatMinecraft’s Marketplace Pass provides makes it a worthwhile purchase for most players, giving you significantly more value for roughly the same price as a large DLC pack. So long as you’re aware of the inability to return to worlds that were made using DLC content, theMinecraftMarketplace Pass is a great way to get even more hours of enjoyment from one of the most replayable games ever made.
