PC players can also create their own skin by using graphics software such as photoshop or even ms paint. They're hugely popular on the PC version of Minecraft with thousands of online skins to choose from and download. What are skins? Skins are custom graphics that players can use to customize the appearance of their character. The new DLC will be available when version 1.7.3 of Minecraft is released.

They've also confirmed that players will be able to download free skins from the Xbox marketplace too. Expect to see the classic super heroes, film stars and cartoon characters making an appearance. By mid July, players will be able to download skin packs (DLC) containing 40+ skins for Minecraft. The game has also seen extensive revisions over the past year, thanks to an active and supportive developer.Minecraft Skins for Xbox - DLC Download Confirmed Posted in minecraft 4J Studios have confirmed that skins will soon be available for the Xbox Edition of Minecraft. The Xbox 360 edition of the classic features cooperative play with up to eight players online, or four players locally. It allows for nearly limitless creativity, and can be played both online and locally. Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition is one of the finest cooperative games for the console. Plus, they are free, and what's better than free content? While no time frame for the birthday skins were given, you might want to grab them just in case they are a limited time offer. Yesterday, there was a direct link to them on the front page. The skins are available now via the Xbox Live Marketplace. Here's a list of all of the skins that are included in the birthday bash:

Aptly titled the '1st Birthday Skin Pack,' this particular skin pack will add an additional 23 skins to the already huge assortment of 319 skins that can be found in eight other packs. What better way to celebrate the first year anniversary of the sandbox classic than to make a free set of birthday skins available to all players? That is exactly what Microsoft and Mojang have decided to do. Hard to believe, but Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition was released exactly one year ago yesterday.

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