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1 November 2026 · The villages take in the dead
The jails stand empty. Whoever dies now wakes in a protected village: the one where you last slept, otherwise the nearest village you have visited. At spawn a new village has grown just north-west of the prison gate, and a goldsmith there sells golden shovels. Read more under Rules.
— Smeden
31 October 2026 · Jails and the prison gate
Dead players now wake up in the nearest jail, and more jails can be built out in the world. New players start at the prison gate and only get in when a trusted player walks into the cell and strikes them free. Read more under Rules.
— Smeden
31 October 2026 · The villages are protected
Villagers are now under protection. Monsters barely hurt them, and whoever murders a villager risks being struck by lightning. Trade with emeralds instead – it pays. Also, dropped saplings sometimes take root on their own. Read more under Rules.
— Smeden
31 October 2026 · The server speaks English
The server is now called EXTRAHARD MEDIEVAL and everything in the game is in English. Tips about the rules now show up in the chat every now and then.
— Smeden
29 October 2026 · New texture pack
The server now recommends John Smith Legacy instead of Ashen. You will be asked when you join.
— Smeden
28 October 2026 · Server upgraded to 26.3
EXTRAHARD MEDIEVAL now runs Minecraft 26.3. Update your game to 26.3 to be able to join.
— Smeden