Welcome back to CypherCade.
CypherCade first launched in 2018. After years away, we're rebuilding from scratch and re-opening in 2026 not as a reskin of old systems, but as a network designed and developed in-house from the ground up. Same name, new foundation, and the lessons we learned the first time around.
Our story
CypherCade started because we wanted a server we'd actually stay on — one that didn't feel pay-to-win, didn't ignore cheaters, and didn't ship half-finished gamemodes and call it a day. That vision hasn't changed. What has changed is everything under the hood: custom plugins, modern infrastructure, and a full rewrite built for the long run.
Everything you see ranks, punishments, anticheat, server switching, and our upcoming modes runs on custom CypherCade plugins written specifically for this network. That means we fix problems fast, tune balance ourselves, and ship features without waiting on someone else's roadmap.
What we stand for
Fair gameplay — supporter perks are convenience and cosmetics, not combat dominance. Every donator rank can also be earned through gameplay.
Active moderation — reports matter. Our anticheat and staff tools are network-wide, so rule-breakers don't just hop servers to escape consequences.
Community first — we want a network people recommend to friends, not one that burns players out after a week.
Built to last — Survival is live for our 2026 reopening. Bedwars was released shortly after.
Skyblock is current under development.
Gamemodes
Survival — Released. Build, explore, fight, and progress with a full rank and home system.
Skyblock — In Development. Island progression, co-op, and mode-specific perks for supporters.
Bedwars — Released. Classic Bedwars with cross-version support so more friends can play together.
About the founder
CypherCade is founded and led by Jimmy, with development through Universal Studios. Jimmy's been running and building Minecraft communities since CypherCade's original launch back in 2018 by dulinq (OG CypherCade Founder) — and this 2026 reopening is the result of years of wanting to do it right: write the code, run the servers, listen to feedback in Discord, and only ship features that fit our fair-play philosophy.
Whether you played CypherCade back in 2018 or you're joining for the first time in 2026 welcome. We're glad you're here.
What kind of Minecraft Server is CypherCade?
CypherCade is a Minecraft Survival Server that specifically serves players using the Java edition of the game. The server aims to provide a friendly and welcoming environment for players to enjoy a balanced and engaging Survival experience.
- Java Server IP: play.cyphercade.net
- Minecraft Version: The server operates on version n/a
Types of Games and Gameplay on CypherCade?
Minecraft servers offer a diverse range of game modes and gameplay types, which is what sets them apart from one another. CypherCade is a Minecraft server that offers several types of games and gameplay, including Bedwars, Skyblock, Prison, LifeSteal modes.
Server software used to run CypherCade?
Using custom server software provides additional features, customization options, and plugin support compared to the original Minecraft server jar. This server has registered their server to use the following server software: Craftbukkit
Additional plugins / mods installed on server
CypherCadeCore, CypherCadeAC, CypherCadeSurvival, CypherCadeSkyblock, CypherCadeBedwars, CypherCadePrisons
How do I join the CypherCade server?
Join with Minecraft Java edition
- Click on the Java IP here to copy it: play.cyphercade.net
- Open Minecraft and click the Multiplayer tab and click Add Server
- Paste the IP into the Add Server option. Click Done
- Click Join and enjoy playing on CypherCade
