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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 August 8, an update is released to present quality of life changes for players who wish to play with their friends.
On September 8, Hypixel has 11,556 concurrent players.


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 October 10, achievements are added.
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>
 
=== 2014 ===
On April 29, a contest is released for players to come up with designs for the lobbies of the arcade game servers.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/arcade-games-lobby-contest.99401/ 2014 Arcade Game Lobbies contest information thread]</ref><ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/vote-for-your-favorite-arcade-lobby.111112/ 2014 Arcade game Lobbies contest voting thread]</ref>
 
On May 30, 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 November 8, Hypixel releases a developer training program. It is shutdown after 2 waves of applications.
On January 21 and 22, 2015, the forums are updated. Notably, players can link their Minecraft account to their forum account.


On November 30, the general layout of the server itself was changed, presenting quality of life updates - such as tutorials for certain games.
On June 14, Skywars is released.<ref>[https://hypixel.net/threads/new-game-skywars.340926/ 2015 SkyWars release thread]</ref>


=== 2015 ===
=== 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.
On January 21 and 22, the forums are updated. Notably, players can link their Minecraft account to their forum account.
 
On February 8, another website update is made, which is the last update as of January 2020. The layout and theme of the website has persisted since.
 
On June 14, Skywars is released.
 
On August 15, a new general server lobby is launched, which has since set the layout of the lobby up to present day.
 
=== 2016 ===
On January 29, Watchdog, the server's anti-cheat software, is launched. This resulted in 852 automated bans. An additional 2,000 bans are issued within the following 48 hours.
 
On March 5, Hypixel has 45,413 concurrent players.


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 June 28, a system is introduced to incentivize logging in daily.
On January 19, 2017, a lobby dedicated to prototyping new games is released. Notably, Bedwars is on the list of prototype games.
 
=== 2017-2019 ===
On January 19, 2017, a lobby dedicated to protoyping new games is released. Notably, Bedwars is on the list of prototype games.


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 June 29, Bedwars leaves prototyping and becomes a fully established game. At the time of it's release, it was the only game that did not require (in-game) purchases to increase power or standing.


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 discontinuance of Skyclash. This becomes the most disliked thread on the website, accumulating 512 dislikes.
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 significant criticism from the Hypixel community.
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 April 16, Hypixel has 200,000 concurrent players.


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 awknowledge by Hypixel twwet]</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 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 shutsdown ranked Skywars after 6 years due to chronic cheating. The community responds favorably.
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.




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