Minecraft has launched an exciting limited-time event that lets every Bedrock Edition player explore the full Marketplace catalog at no cost. The Marketplace Pass Free Weekend runs from Friday, July 10 at 9 AM PST through Sunday, July 12 at 12 PM PST. During this window, the entire selection of worlds, add-ons, skin packs, texture packs, and more becomes available without any subscription or payment required.
This promotion gives players a hands-on chance to sample the content that normally comes with a Marketplace Pass subscription. No credit card or sign-up is needed upfront. Simply log in to your Microsoft account on a compatible Bedrock Edition version of Minecraft and open the Marketplace tab while the event is active. Everything in the current catalog is ready to download and play right away.
The Free Weekend Event
Minecraft has launched an exciting limited-time event that lets every Bedrock Edition player explore the full Marketplace catalog at no cost. The Marketplace Pass Free Weekend runs from Friday, July 10 at 9 AM PST through Sunday, July 12 at 12 PM PST. During this window, the entire selection of worlds, add-ons, skin packs, texture packs, and more becomes available without any subscription or payment required.
This promotion gives players a hands-on chance to sample the content that normally comes with a Marketplace Pass subscription. No credit card or sign-up is needed upfront.
Exciting Content to Try
July 2026 brings a fresh batch of creative options to try. Highlights include the tense Backrooms add-on for spooky exploration, modern texture packs that transform builds into sleek cityscapes, fun mini-games like Space Oneblock and Enter the Dungeon, and playful skin packs themed around fruits, crystals, and ice cream desserts. Texture packs such as Simple Scapes and Organic Toon offer clean or cartoonish looks, while add-ons like Block Hammers and Traders++ expand gameplay in creative ways.
The free access covers the full rotating library that Marketplace Pass normally unlocks for $3.99 USD per month. That subscription usually refreshes with new content each month and includes exclusive time-limited Character Creator items that players keep forever. The weekend event lets you test these features before deciding if the monthly plan fits your style.
Getting Started and After the Promotion
Simply log in to your Microsoft account on a compatible Bedrock Edition version of Minecraft and open the Marketplace tab while the event is active. Everything in the current catalog is ready to download and play right away.
After the promotion ends on Sunday, July 12 at 12 PM PST, any content downloaded during the free period will be removed from your account and active worlds. Worlds you built yourself will remain saved, but any add-on features or special elements tied to the downloaded packs will stop working. Sales and discounts on individual items are not part of the free weekend, and certain limited Character Creator pieces from earlier months stay unavailable.
This is the ideal moment for builders, explorers, and casual players alike to discover new favorites without risk. Log in now on your preferred device and start browsing. The Marketplace tab will show everything unlocked for the weekend. After you explore, you can choose to keep going with a regular Marketplace Pass subscription or purchase standout items individually with Minecoins if you find something you love.
Do not miss this rare opportunity to try the full range of community-created content for free. Head into Minecraft and see what surprises await in the Marketplace this weekend.