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Online bans in Minecraft will soon be applicable to private servers

Miner offences.

Chris Kerr, News Editor

June 24, 2022

1 Min Read
A screenshot of a sunset in Minecraft

The latest Minecraft update alters how bans work to let developer Mojang block offending players from all forms of online play.

As detailed in the Minecraft 1.19.1 pre-release notes, Mojang will introduce new rules for reported players that allows them to be banned from both online play and Realms (Minecraft's name for personal and private severs) after moderator review.

Banned players will see a notice screen on startup informing them of the situation, including details on why they were banned and how long the restrictions will remain in place.

The changes will come into effect when the upcoming patch is officially rolled out on June 28, 2022.

About the Author

Chris Kerr

News Editor, GameDeveloper.com

Game Developer news editor Chris Kerr is an award-winning journalist and reporter with over a decade of experience in the game industry. His byline has appeared in notable print and digital publications including Edge, Stuff, Wireframe, International Business Times, and PocketGamer.biz. Throughout his career, Chris has covered major industry events including GDC, PAX Australia, Gamescom, Paris Games Week, and Develop Brighton. He has featured on the judging panel at The Develop Star Awards on multiple occasions and appeared on BBC Radio 5 Live to discuss breaking news.

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