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'''Hypixel''', otherwise known as the ''Hypixel Network'', is a ''Minecraft'' minigame server released on April 13, 2013. It is managed by the company ''Hypixel Inc''. | '''Hypixel''', otherwise known as the ''Hypixel Network'', is a ''Minecraft'' minigame server released on April 13, 2013. It is managed by the company ''Hypixel Inc''. | ||
It hosts a large number of games including Bed Wars, SkyWars, Duels, Murder Mystery, and Cops & Robbers (known as Cops and Crims)<ref> | It hosts a large number of games including Bed Wars, SkyWars, Duels, Murder Mystery, and Cops & Robbers (known as Cops and Crims).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Free-to-play Minecraft Games |url=https://hypixel.net/play/#games |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Hypixel}}</ref> The server is widely regarded as, if not objectively is, the largest and most expansive Minecraft server currently online. | ||
{{Infobox community | {{Infobox community | ||
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=== User expectations === | === User expectations === | ||
The rules for the services Hypixel provides are split between the rules for the Minecraft server generally, for SkyBlock specifically, and the terms of service. Aside from the terms of service, each specific document is minimal with at maximum a dozen explicit actions being stated as prohibited. Thus, it is to be expected that staff have significant latitude in enforcement of server decorum. The terms of service, while applying globally, is generally standard legalese for the providing of an online service. | The rules for the services Hypixel provides are split between the rules for the Minecraft server generally, for SkyBlock specifically, and the terms of service. Aside from the terms of service, each specific document is minimal with at maximum a dozen explicit actions being stated as prohibited. Thus, it is to be expected that staff have significant latitude in enforcement of server decorum. The terms of service, while applying globally, is generally standard legalese for the providing of an online service.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hypixel Server Rules |url=https://support.hypixel.net/hc/en-us/articles/4427624493330 |url-status=live |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Hypixel Support}}</ref> | ||
=== Governance === | === Governance === | ||
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=== 2013-2015 === | === 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.{{Citation needed}} | ||
On October 5 and 6, Hypixel performs it's first tournament.<ref> | On October 5 and 6, Hypixel performs it's first tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Collins-Laflamme |first=Simon |date=6 October 2013 |title=Official Walls Tournament top 100 results |url=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 |url-status=live |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Hypixel}}</ref> | ||
On May 30, 2014, the staff rank ''Junior Helper'' is put into effect.<ref> | On May 30, 2014, the staff rank ''Junior Helper'' is put into effect.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 May 2014 |title=New staff rank for the summer! |url=https://www.facebook.com/Hypixel/posts/647449618673843 |url-status=live |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Facebook}}</ref> | ||
On September 3, Hypixel releases a creative mode server.<ref> | On September 3, Hypixel releases a creative mode server.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aeva |date=3 September 2014 |title=Hypixel Creative Server Update |url=https://hypixel.net/threads/hypixel-creative-server-update.174379/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Hypixel}}</ref> | ||
On January 21 and 22, 2015, the forums are updated. Notably, players can link their Minecraft account to their forum account. | On January 21 and 22, 2015, the forums are updated. Notably, players can link their Minecraft account to their forum account.{{Citation needed}} | ||
On June 14, Skywars is released.<ref> | On June 14, Skywars is released.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Collins-Laflamme |first=Simon |date=14 June 2015 |title=New Game! SkyWars |url=https://hypixel.net/threads/new-game-skywars.340926/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Hypixel}}</ref> | ||
=== 2016-2019 === | === 2016-2019 === | ||
On January 29, Watchdog, the server's proprietary anti-cheat software, is launched.<ref> | On January 29, Watchdog, the server's proprietary anti-cheat software, is launched.<ref>{{Cite web |last=NoxyD |date=24 January 2016 |title=Watchdog Cheat Detection Activating Soon |url=https://hypixel.net/threads/watchdog-cheat-detection-activating-soon.566602/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Hypixel}}</ref> This allegedly resulted in 852 automated bans, followed by an additional 2,000 bans 48 hours later.{{Citation needed}} | ||
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 prototyping new games is released. Notably, Bedwars is on the list of prototype games.{{Citation needed}} | ||
On May 21, Hypixel announces Hypixel China.<ref> | On May 21, Hypixel announces Hypixel China.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Collins-Laflamme |first=Simon |date=21 May 2017 |title=Hypixel is coming to China |url=https://hypixel.net/threads/hypixel-is-coming-to-china.1131484/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Hypixel}}</ref> | ||
On October 20, Hypixel receives 4 different Guinness World Records.<ref> | On October 20, Hypixel receives 4 different Guinness World Records.<ref>{{Cite web |last=FarAfield |date=20 October 2017 |title=It's Official - Hypixel holds 4 Guinness World Records |url=https://hypixel.net/threads/its-official-hypixel-holds-4-guinness-world-records.1391013/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Hypixel}}</ref> | ||
On January 8, 2018, the game Battle Royale is added. | On January 8, 2018, the game Battle Royale is added.{{Citation needed}} | ||
On November 29, the official Hypixel Discord server is released.<ref> | On November 29, the official Hypixel Discord server is released.<ref>{{Cite web |date=29 November 2018 |title=Official Hypixel Discord Update |url=https://hypixel.net/threads/official-hypixel-discord-update.1887416/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Hypixel}}</ref> | ||
=== 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.{{Citation needed}} | ||
Throughout March, due to the [[wikipedia:COVID-19 pandemic|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. | Throughout March, due to the [[wikipedia:COVID-19 pandemic|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.{{Citation needed}} | ||
On June 30, Hypixel China shuts down.<ref> | On June 30, Hypixel China shuts down.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hypixel中国版服务器停止运营公告 |url=http://mc.163.com/news/update/20200414/29176_875147.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200421051217/http://mc.163.com/news/update/20200414/29176_875147.html |archive-date=21 April 2020 |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=mc.163.com}}</ref> | ||
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.{{Citation needed}} | ||
On September 11, rules governing the forum are released for the first time. | On September 11, rules governing the forum are released for the first time.{{Citation needed}} | ||
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.{{Citation needed}} | ||
On May 18, a new staff rank titled "gamemaster" is launched. Notably, this is a paid position.<ref> | On May 18, a new staff rank titled "gamemaster" is launched. Notably, this is a paid position.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fr0z3n |date=18 May 2021 |title=Staff Team Insights and Updates |url=https://hypixel.net/threads/staff-team-insights-and-updates.3998318/#post-30800367 |url-status=live |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Hypixel}}</ref> | ||
On June 15 through 22, a [[wikipedia:Denial-of-service attack|DDoS attack]] is launched against Hypixel's hosting provider which results in a full shutdown of services for 5 consecutive days.<ref> | On June 15 through 22, a [[wikipedia:Denial-of-service attack|DDoS attack]] is launched against Hypixel's hosting provider which results in a full shutdown of services for 5 consecutive days.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Donpireso |date=22 June 2021 |title=Hypixel Under Maintenance, June 2021 |url=https://hypixel.net/threads/hypixel-under-maintenance-june-2021.4333010/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Hypixel}}</ref> | ||
On August 9, the voluntary staff position "moderator" is terminated. All moderators, aside from those that were grandfathered up into the new "gamemaster" position (compromising 10% of the previous team), are demoted. | On August 9, the voluntary staff position "moderator" is terminated. All moderators, aside from those that were grandfathered up into the new "gamemaster" position (compromising 10% of the previous team), are demoted.{{Citation needed}} | ||
On November 24 through December 1, due to the mandatory [[wikipedia:Mojang|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> | On November 24 through December 1, due to the mandatory [[wikipedia:Mojang|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>{{Cite web |last=Fr0z3n |date=24 November 2021 |title=Update: Microsoft Account Migration Requirement |url=https://hypixel.net/threads/update-microsoft-account-migration-requirement.4677903/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Hypixel}}</ref> | ||
On May 2 through 3, 2022, a DNS rerouting attack is launched against Hypixel that led to sites requesting [[wikipedia:cryptocurrency|cryptocurrency]] payment with claims that [[wikipedia:Hytale|Hytale]] would shutdown. The attack was repelled after 11 hours.<ref> | On May 2 through 3, 2022, a DNS rerouting attack is launched against Hypixel that led to sites requesting [[wikipedia:cryptocurrency|cryptocurrency]] payment with claims that [[wikipedia:Hytale|Hytale]] would shutdown. The attack was repelled after 11 hours.<ref>{{Cite web |last=HypixelNetwork |date=3 May 2022 |title=We are aware of the issues currently with the Hypixel website |url=https://twitter.com/HypixelNetwork/status/1521353521597231104 |url-status=live |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=X (Twitter)}}</ref> | ||
On June 30, following the death of [[wikipedia:Technoblade|Technoblade]], a memorial is made on the server's main lobby. A book in the lobby allowed players to write a message that, after screening by Hypixel staff, was printed and sent physically to Technoblade's family. The memorial was removed at the end of July. | On June 30, following the death of [[wikipedia:Technoblade|Technoblade]], a memorial is made on the server's main lobby. A book in the lobby allowed players to write a message that, after screening by Hypixel staff, was printed and sent physically to Technoblade's family. The memorial was removed at the end of July.{{Citation needed}} | ||
On August 1, Hypixel shuts down ranked Skywars after 6 years due to chronic cheating.<ref> | On August 1, Hypixel shuts down ranked Skywars after 6 years due to chronic cheating.<ref>{{Cite web |date=15 June 2022 |title=Removal of Ranked SkyWars |url=https://hypixel.net/threads/removal-of-ranked-skywars.4986767/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-07-17 |website=Hypixel}}</ref> The community allegedly responds favorably.{{Citation needed}} | ||
== References == | == References == | ||