Minecraft:Skyblock
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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. 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.
Gallery
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Key art for 'Abstraction: Minecon Earth'
History
The original map went through several iterations, before settling on the current available ones. 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 in 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;
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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.
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 in September 28, 2011.
Chest contents; Template:Container
Skyblock v1.1 (v2)
Same as v1.0 (v4) but with larger island.
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.
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.
Template:Layered blueprint Sand Island; Template:Layered blueprint Nether Island; Template:Layered blueprint Chest contents; Template:Container Template:Container Template:Container
References
External links
- Skyblock on Wikipedia