Mineplex has transformed significantly after historically garnering millions of unique active monthly players. After a sudden and unannounced shutdown in May of 2023, portions of the company were acquired by former members of the community. Under new ownership, the Mineplex team listened to customer feedback and noticed that many players were deeply engaged with the overall game development process. Inspired by innovations in the gaming space from titles like Roblox and Fortnite, Mineplex invented the Studio to empower players to develop games surpassing those they previously played on Mineplex servers and in other titles.

After the 2023 shutdown and restructure of the company, Mineplex received many requests to relaunch both the Java and Bedrock servers, alongside an overwhelming interest in game developer positions. After considering the skills and interests of the community,…