How to get and play Minecraft Transformers DLC

A new Minecraft DLC courtesy of Syclone Studios has been released in collaboration with Hasbro and Mojang in the form of a Transformers Adventure Map and skin pack for Bedrock Edition. For the price of either 8.99 USD (or equivalent in your currency) or 1,510 Minecoins, you can take on the role of the Autobots and work solo or with friends to battle the Decepticons.

This Minecraft Bedrock DLC pack can be accessed on any Bedrock-compatible platform including consoles, Windows 10/11 PCs, and Android/iOS mobile devices. However, in case you're curious, it's worth examining how to download and play this DLC while examining a bit of what to expect from the pack's adventure map.

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How to download the Minecraft x Transformers DLC pack

The Transformers DLC can be downloaded from the Minecraft Marketplace (Image via Mojang)

As long as you have a copy of Bedrock Edition and a Microsoft account, you can download the Minecraft x Transformers DLC from the marketplace, enjoy it across multiple platforms, and redownload it whenever needed. Below, you can find the steps to download this DLC and add it to your account:

1. Open the game and then the marketplace from the main menu. Be sure that you've signed into your Microsoft account before doing so.
2. If the Transformers DLC isn't on the main page of the marketplace, enter "Transformers" in the search bar and open the resulting store page.
3. In the top right of the store page, click either the button with the Minecoin icon or the one showing the price in your local currency. Then, enter your payment information if prompted, or simply select a payment option otherwise.
4. The purchase buttons should be replaced by a download button, which you can click to add the DLC to your device/platform. You can now create a world using the Transformers adventure map as a template and enjoy it. The four skins should also be added to your dressing room/character creator as well.

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How to play the Transformers DLC for Minecraft

Wield the power of the Autobots in the Minecraft x Transformers DLC (Image via Mojang/Hasbro)

Once you dive into this Minecraft DLC and select your device/control scheme and complete the intro, you'll jump into the action to save Optimus Prime while controlling Bumblebee. It's worth checking the pause menu to get familiar with the controls. Keep an eye on your weapon meter to avoid overheating until you've defeated Megatron in the map's prologue.

From here, you'll find yourself in the Autobot base. From here, you can access your control scheme and switch the active Autobot you're using. Head down the hallway to the left of the Ark Support Systems screen and speak to Ratchet, who's patching up Optimus Prime. Ratchet will point you to where to find Kup, who will provide the details for your next and future story missions/quests.

At the console where Kup is standing, you can use the Teletraan to select your missions before departing using the portal in the base. Each mission has different objectives, but the gameplay is heavily similar to third and first-person shooter gameplay. Keep moving and firing while managing your weapons to prevent overheating when you're in combat and make frequent use of your dodge roll.

The first mission after the prologue should help you get better acquainted with the controls and mechanics, but there aren't too many difficult gameplay quirks or secrets with this Minecraft DLC. Once you've cleared a few missions, you should be in good shape to progress through the story and defeat the Decepticons wherever they appear.