{"id":484,"date":"2023-06-28T12:10:38","date_gmt":"2023-06-28T11:10:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/?p=484"},"modified":"2023-06-28T12:10:38","modified_gmt":"2023-06-28T11:10:38","slug":"did-mineplex-shutdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/did-mineplex-shutdown\/","title":{"rendered":"Did Mineplex Shutdown?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Many Minecraft <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/evolution-of-ddos-attacks-gaming\/\">server networks<\/a> have come and gone, but few share the history of Mineplex, which has been around since the dawn of (Minecraft\u2019s) time. However, rumor has it that Mineplex is gone. So, today we answer the question, did Mineplex shutdown?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What was Mineplex?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized is-style-default\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mineplex_2017_29.webp\" alt=\"Mineplex Logo\" class=\"wp-image-487\" width=\"137\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mineplex_2017_29.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mineplex_2017_29-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Mineplex_2017_29-150x150.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 137px) 100vw, 137px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mineplex was a Minecraft server network that offered a variety of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/top-5-minecraft-1-20-features\/\">multiplayer minigames,<\/a> such as cake wars, block hunt, and survival games. While many networks like this exist, Mineplex was unique in the fact that it was one of the very first, opening May 24, 2013. This makes it a very nostalgic part of many Minecraft players\u2019 lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Did Mineplex Shutdown?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">We&#39;re really excited to be back guys!<br><br>Expect to hear more updates from our new team this week!<br><br>We&#39;ve been around Mineplex since before the day it was founded and have so much passion for our unique games that brought so many of you together.<br><br>We got work to do!\ud83e\udee1\ud83e\udee1\ud83e\udee1 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1ozZT71He9\">https:\/\/t.co\/1ozZT71He9<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Mineplex (@Mineplex) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Mineplex\/status\/1662246313872830464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">May 26, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unfortunately, Mineplex began to struggle due to growing competition, lack of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/minecraft-live-2022-start-time-new-content-more\/\">communication,<\/a> and the ownership\u2019s increased focus on microtransactions before ultimately shutting down 12 days short of its 10-year anniversary on May 12, 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Mineplex Reopen?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The Truth About Mineplex...\" width=\"580\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TOJePvBel1E?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>While Mineplex is still closed as of writing this article, surprising news was released shortly after the network\u2019s shutdown. Mineplex LCC was acquired by <a href=\"https:\/\/mineplex.fandom.com\/wiki\/SamitoD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SamitoD,<\/a> a former administrator, who has since announced their plans to reopen the network. No release date has yet been shared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fans are optimistic about Mineplex\u2019s future, however. Communication has already increased to levels not seen in years, real steps are being taken to form a competitive development team, and SamitoD has been very open with their plans to make Mineplex the best it can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The official Mineplex Twitter has even tweeted at CaptainSparklez, a former Mineplex Youtuber, who may be involved to some degree. Whether it turns out to just be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meloncube.net\/blog\/the-biggest-minecraft-announcements-of-2022\/\">marketing<\/a> stunt or not still waits to be seen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Future of Mineplex<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mineplex looks like it will have one final shot to win fans over, and hopefully it works out for SamitoD, who seems genuine in the endeavor. Will you give Mineplex a shot when its doors reopen?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Until Next Time, <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meloncube Hosting =)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many Minecraft server networks have come and gone, but few share the history of Mineplex, which has been around since the dawn of (Minecraft\u2019s) time. However, rumor has it that Mineplex is gone. So, today we answer the question, did Mineplex shutdown? What was Mineplex? 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