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== History == | == History == | ||
=== 2013 === | === 2013-2015 === | ||
On April 13, the server's IP address is made public with 500 available slots. The 2 available games are Quakecraft and bow spleef. | On April 13, the server's IP address is made public with 500 available slots. The 2 available games are Quakecraft and bow spleef. | ||
On October 5 and 6, Hypixel performs it's first tournament.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/official-walls-tournament-top-100-results.22208/?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=90fce7edfbcc7ce4a158cf79307c47d778de9558-1579046556-0-AfDWRJLsPoQvlJw5lnkAT_eqb1430m9ySYQXtIaz796Cd5nGY-8DxdXCcyqB1V1eLV1BBdeQ0VDHgQU3y8n6umXgeteha1NCzwq9EOXYT8NGM1czpZjQYGez2DqzGwvmKi7JRENis1TXmw-9540dB8OFcvT-2KPGwh6TrwxJ5zAwOdCY9m7Rn58IEhUCc_9zXyWMuQECPXJildAEjmHRyhsig7qzlIurlSxWPw6P0i03i9pwkjQAomeKXQFKwJzwUMquW51eAi8y43CKu0SEu-JWbVoL03sXemmbfNTEIiA-nKkZg9wHNLByRq96_BHr4GurMSnUVf3O-2k0Dl_LzN0 2013 Walls tournament results thread]</ref> | On October 5 and 6, Hypixel performs it's first tournament.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/official-walls-tournament-top-100-results.22208/?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=90fce7edfbcc7ce4a158cf79307c47d778de9558-1579046556-0-AfDWRJLsPoQvlJw5lnkAT_eqb1430m9ySYQXtIaz796Cd5nGY-8DxdXCcyqB1V1eLV1BBdeQ0VDHgQU3y8n6umXgeteha1NCzwq9EOXYT8NGM1czpZjQYGez2DqzGwvmKi7JRENis1TXmw-9540dB8OFcvT-2KPGwh6TrwxJ5zAwOdCY9m7Rn58IEhUCc_9zXyWMuQECPXJildAEjmHRyhsig7qzlIurlSxWPw6P0i03i9pwkjQAomeKXQFKwJzwUMquW51eAi8y43CKu0SEu-JWbVoL03sXemmbfNTEIiA-nKkZg9wHNLByRq96_BHr4GurMSnUVf3O-2k0Dl_LzN0 2013 Walls tournament results thread]</ref> | ||
On | On May 30, 2014, the staff rank ''Junior Helper'' is put into effect.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/Hypixel/posts/647449618673843 Facebook post announcing release of Junior Helper rank]</ref> | ||
On September 3, Hypixel releases a creative mode server.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/hypixel-creative-server-update.174379/ 2014 Creative Server announcement thread]</ref> | On September 3, Hypixel releases a creative mode server.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/hypixel-creative-server-update.174379/ 2014 Creative Server announcement thread]</ref> | ||
On | On January 21 and 22, 2015, the forums are updated. Notably, players can link their Minecraft account to their forum account. | ||
On | On June 14, Skywars is released.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/new-game-skywars.340926/ 2015 SkyWars release thread]</ref> | ||
=== 2016-2019 === | |||
On January 29, Watchdog, the server's proprietary anti-cheat software, is launched.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/watchdog-cheat-detection-activating-soon.566602/ 2016 Watchdog release announcement]</ref> This allegedly resulted in 852 automated bans, followed by an additional 2,000 bans 48 hours later. | |||
=== 2016 === | |||
On January 29, Watchdog, the server's anti-cheat software, is launched. This resulted in 852 automated bans | |||
On June 7, the team behind the creative mode server splits off from Hypixel and becomes their own entity.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/forums/hpbt-creative-server.86/ 2016 Build Team split informational thread]</ref> | On June 7, the team behind the creative mode server splits off from Hypixel and becomes their own entity.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/forums/hpbt-creative-server.86/ 2016 Build Team split informational thread]</ref> | ||
On January 19, 2017, a lobby dedicated to prototyping new games is released. Notably, Bedwars is on the list of prototype games. | |||
On January 19, 2017, a lobby dedicated to | |||
On May 21, Hypixel announces Hypixel China.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/hypixel-is-coming-to-china.1131484/ 2017 Hypixel China announcement]</ref> | On May 21, Hypixel announces Hypixel China.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/hypixel-is-coming-to-china.1131484/ 2017 Hypixel China announcement]</ref> | ||
On October 20, Hypixel receives 4 different Guinness World Records.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/its-official-hypixel-holds-4-guinness-world-records.1391013/ 2017 Hypixel Guiness World Records announcement]</ref> | On October 20, Hypixel receives 4 different Guinness World Records.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/its-official-hypixel-holds-4-guinness-world-records.1391013/ 2017 Hypixel Guiness World Records announcement]</ref> | ||
On January 8, 2018, Battle Royale is added. | On January 8, 2018, the game Battle Royale is added. | ||
On November 29, the official Hypixel Discord server is released.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/official-hypixel-discord-update.1887416/ 2018 Discord server announcement]</ref> | On November 29, the official Hypixel Discord server is released.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/official-hypixel-discord-update.1887416/ 2018 Discord server announcement]</ref> | ||
On May 2, 2019, Hypixel announces the | On May 2, 2019, Hypixel announces the closure of Skyclash.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/clarifications-about-skyclash.2031767/ 2019 SkyClash removal thread]</ref> | ||
On December 15, a Bedwars tournament is held which receives | On December 15, a Bedwars tournament is held which allegedly receives criticism from the Hypixel community. | ||
=== 2020-Present === | === 2020-Present === | ||
On January 26, Skyblock receives a separate set of rules, the first game to have them. | On January 26, Skyblock receives a separate set of rules, the first game to have them. | ||
Throughout March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in a surge in players, the concurrent player limit is artificially lowered while staff work to upgrade the network infrastructure. Players are compensated with triple experience points and in-game currency for the duration. | Throughout March, due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in a surge in players, the concurrent player limit is artificially lowered while staff work to upgrade the network infrastructure. Players are allegedly compensated with triple experience points and in-game currency for the duration. | ||
On August 10, the Hypixel weekly karaoke event is discontinued after a 7 consecutive year run. | On August 10, the Hypixel weekly karaoke event is discontinued after a 7 consecutive year run. | ||
On September 11, rules governing the forum are released. | On September 11, rules governing the forum are released for the first time. | ||
On February 23, 2021, the Hypixel official support website is overhauled to it's current iteration. | On February 23, 2021, the Hypixel official support website is overhauled to it's current iteration. | ||
On May 18, a new staff rank titled "gamemaster" is launched. Notably, this is a paid position.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/staff-team-insights-and-updates.3998318/#post-30800367 2021 Gamemaster informational thread]</ref> | On May 18, a new staff rank titled "gamemaster" is launched. Notably, this is a paid position.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/staff-team-insights-and-updates.3998318/#post-30800367 2021 Gamemaster informational thread]</ref> | ||
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On November 24 through December 1, due to the mandatory Mojang account migration, Hypixel requires that players playing the competitive games The Pit, Mega Walls, and UHC Champions present evidence of successful migration to participate. This decision is controversial.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/update-microsoft-account-migration-requirement.4677903/ 2021 Competitive Game Migration Requirements thread]</ref> | On November 24 through December 1, due to the mandatory Mojang account migration, Hypixel requires that players playing the competitive games The Pit, Mega Walls, and UHC Champions present evidence of successful migration to participate. This decision is controversial.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/update-microsoft-account-migration-requirement.4677903/ 2021 Competitive Game Migration Requirements thread]</ref> | ||
On May 2 through 3, 2022, a DNS rerouting attack is launched against Hypixel that led to sites requesting cryptocurrency payment and claims that Hytale would shutdown. The attack was repelled after 11 hours.<ref>[https://twitter.com/HypixelNetwork/status/1521353521597231104 2022 DNS reroute attack | On May 2 through 3, 2022, a DNS rerouting attack is launched against Hypixel that led to sites requesting cryptocurrency payment and claims that Hytale would shutdown. The attack was repelled after 11 hours.<ref>[https://twitter.com/HypixelNetwork/status/1521353521597231104 2022 DNS reroute attack acknowledged by Hypixel tweet]</ref> | ||
On June 30, following the death of Technoblade, a memorial is made on the server's main lobby. Players are able to write messages to his family which was then printed and shipped to them after messages were screened by server staff. | On June 30, following the death of Technoblade, a memorial is made on the server's main lobby. Players are able to write messages to his family which was then printed and shipped to them after messages were screened by server staff. | ||
On August 1, Hypixel | On August 1, Hypixel shuts down ranked Skywars after 6 years due to chronic cheating.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/removal-of-ranked-skywars.4986767/ 2022 Ranked Skywars removal announcement]</ref> The community allegedly responds favorably. | ||