Will Minecraft Ever Die Again?
In 2013, Minecraft was at its peak, with everyone talking about it and foam pickaxes everywhere. However, around 2016, the hype died down, and many people thought Minecraft had died as well. Fortunately, in 2019, Minecraft was revived and has been going strong ever since. But what’s stopping it from dying again, and if it does, how will it happen?
The Timeline of Minecraft’s Death and Revival
Minecraft started gaining popularity quickly after its creation, peaking in 2013 and remaining prominent until about 2016 when people started losing interest. One of the main reasons for this decline was the disdain towards the 1.9 update, specifically the new combat system. However, in April 2019, Minecraft started gaining interest again, leading to its revival. This revival was largely due to the success and general liking of the 1.14 update, the popularity of the now-extinct SMP known as SMPLive, PewDiePie’s first Minecraft let’s play, and nostalgia.
Reasons for Minecraft’s Continued Success
After its revival, Minecraft continued to thrive due to the success of the 1.16 update and the prosperity of Dream and the Dream SMP, leading to a giant community keeping the game alive. However, despite its current success, it’s apparent that Minecraft can die again just as easily as it did before, especially considering that it’s not at its peak compared to 2013.
Potential Threats to Minecraft’s Future
While the recent 1.17 update should keep the Minecraft community engaged for a while, there are other factors to consider. Dream and the Dream SMP, the biggest influences in the Minecraft community, are showing a decline in searches on YouTube and Google. Additionally, the upcoming game Hytale could potentially take away some of Minecraft’s players, and the Mojang team releasing lackluster updates or no updates at all could also pose a threat.
The Future of Minecraft
Despite these potential threats, it’s uncertain whether Minecraft will die again. Even if it does, it’s likely to come back, as it has in the past. No matter how dead Minecraft might seem, it will always be the first of its kind and the game that started it all.
So, will Minecraft ever die again? Only time will tell.
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