Minecraft:Skyblock

File:Skyblock Island.png

The common v2.1 Skyblock island.

Template:Relevant tutorial Skyblock is a community created Template:MC game mode, revolving around constructing a world from minimal resources, typically starting off with an island, a Minecraft:chest, and a single Minecraft:tree.

Gameplay

In typical skyblock, the player spawns on a small floating island made of dirt and grass, which contains only a tree for the player to use for Minecraft:wood and a chest containing at least the resources for a Minecraft:cobblestone generator (Minecraft:water/Minecraft:ice and Minecraft:lava), and some seeds to grow food. The challenge is to either sustain oneself using these resources, or, in some variants of the game mode, to venture out onto further islands that may contain the resources necessary to enter Minecraft:the Nether and Minecraft:the End to properly complete the game.

Background

The game mode was created by Minecraft:Minecraft Forum member Noobcrew.<ref>Template:Citation</ref> It has gone on to become a prolific genre of content with Minecraft:YouTubers such as Minecraft:CaptainSparklez and Minecraft:Technoblade,<ref>Template:YouTube link</ref><ref>Template:YouTube link</ref> with many different iterations being created by fans. Although unofficial to Minecraft:Mojang Studios, several Skyblock maps and add-ons have also been released through Minecraft:Realms,<ref>Template:Mcnet</ref><ref>Template:Mcnet</ref><ref>Template:Mcnet</ref><ref>Template:Mcnet</ref> and Minecraft:Marketplace Pass.<ref>Template:Mcnet</ref><ref>Template:Mcnet</ref><ref>Template:Mcnet</ref> They are a frequent genre on the Minecraft:Marketplace platform, one such map even being considered a fan favorite and promoted during the fifth anniversary.<ref>Template:Mcnet</ref>

In the Minecraft franchise

Maps

As a promotion to various Minecraft:MINECON events, the skyblock map Minecraft:Abstraction: Minecon Earth was released by Minecraft:Jigarbov Productions. The world revolves around a skyblock challenge set on various cubic globes representing various biomes, referencing the logo for Minecraft:MINECON Earth 2018.

Content bundles

Template:Main Released in 2020, the Skyblock Pack is a content bundle of Minecraft:Marketplace releases. Included in the bundle are the worlds Original Skyblock, Infinity Skyblock, Skyblock HD Skin Pack, the Minecraft:character creator item SkyBlock Cloud Hoodie, and the Elytra Minecraft:emote.<ref>https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/minecraft-skyblock-pack/9n3l88b5pt8s</ref> This pack was promoted during the Start a New Minecraft Story campaign,<ref>Template:Mcnet</ref> appearing in its trailer.

Skyblock content would also go on to be featured in bundles not themed to it specifically. In 2022, Advanced Skyblock Mashup was featured in the Dragon’s Pack.<ref>https://www.xbox.com/en-us/games/store/dragons-pack/9n3cbx6ml9sm</ref><ref>Template:Mcnet</ref> In 2023, Custom Hearts Skyblock was featured in the Minecraft:Hearts Pack.<ref>https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/hearts-pack/9N3FK2BT5KXQ</ref>

Allusions

Template:More images Within several pieces of media, Skyblock has served as a source of inspiration.<ref>Template:Tumblr</ref> In the Template:MCSM episode Template:Story Mode episode, a parallel Template:MCSM serves as an in-universe interpretation of the minigame, Template:MCSM being constructed using limited materials across from a floating island. The asset filenames for generic Sky City citizens contain the term "Skyblock".<ref>Template:Cd</ref>

An April Fools' snapshot 20w14∞ included a dimension similar to Skyblock called "content".

Revisions

The original map went through several iterations, before settling on the final available versions. Some of these maps are currently missing, blueprints and chest contents are recreations from available information.

Skyblock v1.0 (v1)

Template:Pointer The first version of the map was released on September 4, 2011 for Beta 1.7.3, and lasted only 12 hours before being revised.<ref>https://skyblock.net/threads/the-lost-version-of-skyblock-eiders-youtube-video.147342/</ref>

Template:Layered blueprint Chest contents; Template:Container

Skyblock v1.0 (v2)

Template:Pointer This version places the Chest on the surface.

Skyblock v1.0 (v3)

Template:Pointer This version replaces the bottom layer from stone to Dirt.

Chest contents; Template:Container

Skyblock v1.1 (v1)

This new version of the map includes a larger island. The water and lava were placed inside the island and chest contents were changed.

Download map (Archive).

Chest contents; Template:Container

Skyblock v1.0 (v4)

This is the first version of the map that could be considered a stable release, and is still available to download in the official website. Released on September 28, 2011.

Download map (Archive).

Chest contents; Template:Container

Skyblock v1.1 (v2)

Same as v1.0 (v4) but with larger island.

Download map (Archive).

Chest contents; Template:Container

Skyblock v2.0

This version removes the sand from the interior of the main island and introduces a separate sand island, it also adds the ability to go to the Nether.

Download map (Archive).

Main Island; Template:Layered blueprint Sand Island; Template:Layered blueprint Nether Island; Template:Layered blueprint Chest contents; Template:Container Template:Container Template:Container

Skyblock v2.1

Same as v2.0, but with a larger main island.

Download map (Archive).

Template:Layered blueprint Sand Island; Template:Layered blueprint Nether Island; Template:Layered blueprint Chest contents; Template:Container Template:Container Template:Container

Trademark dispute

The creator known as Noobcrew, acting through their registered company Mineverse LLC, filed a trademark application for the name "Skyblock" to the Template:Wikipedia on November 20, 2019 (No. 88699388).<ref>https://tsdr.uspto.gov/#caseNumber=88699388&caseType=SERIAL_NO&searchType=statusSearch</ref> On January 1, 2021, several Minecraft:Marketplace partners jointly opposed the registration before the Template:Wikipedia.<ref>https://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=91266862&pty=OPP&eno=1</ref> The opposers alleged that the trademark had been abandoned by the applicant due to failure to enforce it; that the name has become generic; that the name is a mere description of a floating island; and that the applicant has committed fraud on the USPTO by making knowingly false statements. On April 12, 2021, Microsoft separately filed an opposition to the Board on nearly identical grounds.<ref>https://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=91268696&pty=OPP&eno=1</ref> The cases were consolidated on March 25, 2024.<ref>https://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=91266862&pty=OPP&eno=41</ref> On May 7, 2024, after the discovery phase of the proceeding, Microsoft amended its opposition to add a fifth ground, that the applicant has no Template:Wikipedia use of the trademark in connection with several of the services it claimed in its trademark application.<ref>https://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=91266862&pty=OPP&eno=43</ref>

On May 11, 2026, the Board made its final decision on the matter in favor of the opposers.<ref>https://ttabvue.uspto.gov/ttabvue/v?pno=91266862&pty=OPP&eno=97</ref> The Board found that the "Skyblock" is merely descriptive of "virtual worlds/maps that feature islands comprised of blocks in the sky" and has not acquired distinctiveness. It also sustained the claim of no bona fide use for several of the services. The board did not rule on the issues of genericness, fraud, and abandonment as it was not necessary.

Gallery

• File:Skyblock PE 0.12.1a7.png
• File:Skyblock.png
• Key art for 'Abstraction: Minecon Earth'
  Key art for 'Abstraction: Minecon Earth'

External links

• Skyblock on Wikipedia