Hypixel Network

The Hypixel logo currently used across the network.

The Hypixel Network (or the Hypixel Server) is a multiplayer server on Minecraft: Java Edition which has been running since April 13, 2013. It is a minigame server hosting some of Minecraft's most popular games including SkyBlock, Bed Wars, and many others. Hypixel also has unique features and mechanics on the server, including levels, cosmetics, friends, guilds, etc.

Main Lobby

Promotional image for the latest Main Lobby revamp (2022).

Main article: Main Lobby

The Main Lobby is the central hub for the Hypixel Network, containing several NPCs for popular games on the server. The lobby gets reskinned throughout the year depending on the season or ongoing event alongside other lobbies and games.

Hotbar menus

Game Menu

Main article: Game Menu

The game menu is an interface accessible through the compass in the first slot of the player's hotbar in lobbies. The game menu compass brings up a full selection of all the games on Hypixel, along with options for the Main Lobby, playing a random game, and the Atlas system.

Profile

Main article: Profile

The profile is a social menu accessible through the player's head in the second slot of the player's hotbar. It houses most systems and mechanics on the network such as friends, parties, guilds, network levels, achievements, settings, and more. There is also a link to the Hypixel Store. During seasonal events, the event shop and bingo cards will also appear in the profile menu.

Collectibles

Main article: Collectibles

Collectibles are a wide range of cosmetics usable in lobbies and are accessible through the chest in the fifth slot of the player's hotbar. Collectibles are mainly purchased with the server cosmetic currency, mystery dust, which is obtained from playing games. Some are obtained by other means such as the Hypixel Store, events, or others. There are ten main categories of collectibles.

• Pets
• Companions
• Particle Packs
• Hats (and Banners)
• Click Effects
• Suits
• Gadgets
• Morphs
• Cloaks
• Emotes & Gestures

Server mechanics

Network levels

Main article: Network Levels

Network levels are the leveling system on Hypixel. Network levels can be increased by earning Hypixel experience, obtained through playing games and completing various objectives. Leveling up grants rewards such as mystery dust, Arcade coins, boosters, and more. Special milestones also grant rewards that include permanent server-wide coin multipliers and + colors for the MVP+ rank.

Achievements

Main article: Achievements

Achievements are special tasks players can complete to earn exclusive rewards. Achievements are split into two types: challenge achievements and tiered achievements; the former is earned by completing special designated tasks, and the latter is earned by increasing a stat or doing a repetitive task. Achievements reward achievement points when completed, which count towards achievement rewards that give unique prizes every 100 points.

Friend system

Main article: Friend System

The friend system is a server mechanic that allows players to become friends with other players through the /friend series of commands. Friends are exempt from most of a player's privacy restrictions if they have their privacy settings set to High for private messages, duel invites, party invites, and guild invites.

Party system

Main article: Party System

The party system is a server mechanic that allows players to join groups in lobbies and games using the /party commands. Parties can be created by inviting someone with the /party (player) command. Parties can play games together and join lobbies together using the /party warp command. A party is disbanded when the party leader uses the /party disband command, all players leave, or all party invites in a one-person party expire.

Guild system

Main article: Guild System

The guild system is a server mechanic that is essentially the Hypixel Network's version of clans. Guilds consist of multiple people in a clan together, with its own name, ranks, and community. Guilds can be created and owned by players with the VIP+ rank using the /guild create (name) command, though any player of any rank may be in a guild. Guilds can be leveled up with Guild Experience, obtained through playing games or contributing towards the Guild Quest (/guild quest ) while it's available. Guilds can be left by members with /guild leave , and can be deleted by the owner with /guild disband .

Version support

Hypixel always tries to support the lastest Minecraft versions as well as older popular versions. The most popular versions are usually 1.8.9 and the latest Minecraft version.

Hypixel currently supports 1.8, 1.12, 1.17, 1.18, 1.19, 1.20, and 1.21.

Trivia

• The Hypixel Network has had over 18 million unique logins, which is around 52% of all Minecraft purchases.
• Hypixel first had 50,000 players online at the same time on March 5, 2016.
• Hypixel first had 100,000 players online at the same time on April 9, 2020.