Chinese Translator Cape

The Chinese Translator Cape is one of Minecraft's rarest official volunteer capes. Unlike promotional capes or MINECON rewards, it was awarded exclusively to a handful of contributors who played a vital role in translating Minecraft into Simplified Chinese through Mojang's official Crowdin localization project.

Only three players are known to have received this cape, making it one of the rarest official Minecraft capes ever distributed. It is visually similar to the standard Translator Cape but features a unique Chinese flag hidden on the underside of the cape when used as an elytra.

If you're wondering how to get the Chinese Translator Cape, who owns it, how rare it is, or whether it's still obtainable, this guide covers everything you need to know.

What Is the Chinese Translator Cape?

The Chinese Translator Cape is an official Minecraft volunteer cape awarded to exceptional proofreaders and translators who made significant contributions to the Chinese localization of Minecraft.

Unlike the standard Translator Cape, which has been awarded to translators across many languages, the Chinese Translator Cape was created specifically to recognize outstanding work on the Chinese translation project. It shares the same overall design but includes a pixelated Chinese flag on the inside of the cape.

Why Was the Chinese Translator Cape Awarded?

Minecraft supports dozens of languages, and Mojang relies on dedicated volunteers through Crowdin to translate the game.

In recognition of their exceptional contributions, Mojang awarded the Chinese Translator Cape to three proofreaders who played key roles in maintaining and improving Minecraft's Chinese translations.

The known recipients are:

• Powup333
• Craft_Lawrence
• sjjklh

The capes were awarded on June 4, 2015.

How Was the Chinese Translator Cape Obtained?

The Chinese Translator Cape was not earned through gameplay or events.

Instead, recipients needed to:

• Become an active contributor on Minecraft's official Crowdin translation platform.
• Produce high-quality Chinese translations.
• Help review and proofread the work of other translators.
• Make outstanding long-term contributions recognized by Mojang.

Unlike public capes, there was never an application or guaranteed path to earning it. Mojang selected recipients based on their contributions to the localization project.

Is the Chinese Translator Cape Still Obtainable?

Technically, Yes, But It Is Extremely Rare.

Unlike many event capes, the Chinese Translator Cape has never been officially retired.

However, Mojang awards volunteer capes only in exceptional circumstances, and new recipients are extremely uncommon. Earning one requires years of meaningful contributions to Minecraft's translation project rather than simply translating text for the sake of receiving a cape.

How Many People Own the Chinese Translator Cape?

Confirmed Owners: 3

Only three Minecraft accounts are publicly known to own the Chinese Translator Cape:

• Powup333
• Craft_Lawrence
• sjjklh

This makes it one of the rarest official Minecraft capes ever awarded.

Why Is the Chinese Translator Cape So Rare?

Several factors make the Chinese Translator Cape exceptionally rare.

• Awarded to only three players.
• Requires exceptional volunteer contributions.
• Personally granted by Mojang.
• Never publicly distributed.
• Not tied to an event or promotion.
• One of Minecraft's rarest volunteer capes.

Unlike promotional capes that hundreds of thousands of players could earn, the Chinese Translator Cape recognizes years of dedication to improving Minecraft for millions of Chinese-speaking players.

Chinese Translator Cape Design

The Chinese Translator Cape uses the same primary design as the standard Translator Cape.

Its distinguishing feature is the pixelated Chinese flag hidden on the underside of the cape, which becomes visible when worn as an elytra. This subtle detail makes it instantly recognizable among Minecraft cape collectors while honoring the Chinese localization project.

Interesting Facts

• Awarded on June 4, 2015.
• Given to only three translators.
• Recognizes contributions to Minecraft's Chinese localization.
• Features a hidden Chinese flag on the underside.
• One of Minecraft's rarest volunteer capes.
• Shares its overall design with the standard Translator Cape.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you still get the Chinese Translator Cape?

Technically yes, but it is extremely unlikely. Mojang only awards it to exceptional contributors to Minecraft's Chinese translation project.

Who owns the Chinese Translator Cape?

The three publicly known owners are Powup333, Craft_Lawrence, and sjjklh.

How many players own the Chinese Translator Cape?

Only three Minecraft accounts are publicly known to own the Chinese Translator Cape.

Is the Chinese Translator Cape official?

Yes. It is an official Minecraft volunteer cape awarded by Mojang.

What makes the Chinese Translator Cape different from the Translator Cape?

The Chinese Translator Cape has the same overall appearance as the standard Translator Cape but includes a pixelated Chinese flag on the underside when viewed as an elytra.

Is the Chinese Translator Cape one of the rarest Minecraft capes?

Yes. With only three known owners, it is considered one of the rarest official Minecraft capes ever released.

Final Thoughts

The Chinese Translator Cape represents one of Minecraft's highest honors for volunteer contributors. Rather than rewarding gameplay or event participation, it celebrates years of dedication to making Minecraft more accessible for millions of Chinese-speaking players.

With only three known recipients and a unique design featuring the Chinese flag, the Chinese Translator Cape remains one of the rarest and most respected official capes in Minecraft history.