Greetings Addstarians!
We asked, we listened – and we’ve taken the opportunity to do a lot more than just hit the reset button. Following our recent community survey, HC1 and HC2 are getting fresh worlds, a version upgrade, and a long-overdue infrastructure change that we’re pretty excited about.
HC1 and HC2 are now running on their own dedicated servers, and they’re opening fresh on Friday the 13th! 🕷️
🔀 The Big Split
Previously, HC1 and HC2 shared a single server: two overworlds worlds, one server, and a whole collection of annoying limitations that came with it. That’s done now. Each server has been separated onto its own dedicated instance, which means:
- ✅ Compasses now work correctly – no more constant dizziness
- ✅ Clocks now work correctly – actually tells the time in your world
- ✅ General stability and performance improvements for both servers
- ✅ Each world can now be managed, updated, and maintained independently
It’s a change that’s been a long time coming, and we think this should be better for everyone!
📅 When can I play?
The new dedicated HC1 and HC2 servers open on Friday 13th March at 8:00 PM (AEDT). The old shared hardcore server will also be retired at the same time.
Yes, we’re launching on Friday the 13th. We thought that felt appropriate!
🌍 Fresh Worlds
Both HC1 and HC2 launch with brand new worlds, freshly generated in 1.21.11. Everything from the old worlds is gone. Your base, your farms, your carefully hoarded netherite. Gone. We’re so excited for you! 🤣
✨ What’s new in 1.21.11?
🗡️ The Spear The headline feature. A brand new tiered melee weapon available in every material from wood to netherite. The twist? The faster you’re moving when you attack, the more damage it deals. There’s a charge attack and a jab, and it can be enchanted with the new Lunge enchantment. Find one in loot chests around the world, or craft your own using the same recipe as a shovel — but diagonal.
We fully expect this to be responsible for a significant number of HC deaths. We consider this a feature. 😈
🤖 The Copper Golem A new mob that oxidises over time, eventually turning into a lifeless copper statue if left unwaxed. Copper Golems wander around collecting and sorting items from Copper Chests — handy little helpers, right up until they stop moving forever. Honestly, same.
📦 Copper Chests A new storage block with waxed and oxidised variants. Craft one using a regular chest surrounded by 8 copper ingots. Pairs nicely with your new golem butler (while they last).
🐴 Netherite Horse Armour Finally. Upgrade your Diamond Horse Armour at a Smithing Table using a Netherite Upgrade Template and a Netherite Ingot. Your horse deserves to live longer than you do.
🪖 Nautilus Armour A brand new armour type in copper, iron, gold, diamond, and netherite variants. Hunt for it in buried treasure chests — or equip it on a tamed nautilus, which is a real thing you can now do.
Sharpen your spears, say goodbye to your old lives, and we’ll see you on Friday the 13th. 💀
Good luck, Addstarians! – The AddstarMC Team