EarthMC will reset May 1st, 2026
I'm excited to announce the next chapter of EarthMC, our third map reset since the server started almost nine years ago. It will open to the public next year May 1st, 2026. More details will surface in the coming year, but I want to properly communicate the reset well in advance in order to be as transparent as possible about the process. Resets are rare and big deal for everyone in the community.
Main Takeaways
- The server will reset and the new map will be publically available May 1st, 2026.
- Players with premium will receive early access on April 17th, 2026.
- The current map (Terra Aurora) will be shut down shortly after the reset and be made available for download alongside our previous archived maps.
- Specifics about the new map will be shared later as development progresses.
- roae3
A new map
Work has already begun on defining the requirements for the next earth map. We specifically aim to make a larger map with updated terrain and biomes. Your feedback is incredibly valuable in shaping this new map. If you have ideas or suggestions, please share them in the Discord forum thread. I'm excited to reveal more as we move forward, including sneak peeks and screenshots as development continues.
Early access and potential limitations
As in previous resets, players with Premium will have early access to the new world. Early access will begin April 17th, 2026.
To be upfront: EarthMC is more popular now than ever, and demand for early access might exceed our capacity. I want to clearly communicate the possibility of temporary limitations well in advance:
- Some or all Premium plans might removed from the store as we approach early access in order to prioritize players who already have Premium.
- Price of Premium for new customers might increase with demand. Price for current subscribers will remain the same.
- There may be queues, even during early access.
- In extreme cases, a play time limit per player per day may be introduced during early access to allow everyone a chance to play.
I intend to communicate before any of the above were to be implemented. These decisions aren't easy, but I want to be as transparent as possible so no one is caught off guard. If you're considering Premium, keep these potential limitations in mind.
In the rare event that a queue becomes necessary, players with the Fallen Star badge will receive the highest queue priority during early access. This done to maintain the value of cosmetic items even as we approach a reset. Run in-game command /mm for information on the Fallen Star badge.
What happens to Terra Aurora after reset?
The current map, Terra Aurora, will be closed shortly after the reset. It will be added to our map archive and made publicly available for download, just like our earlier maps. I think it's important that progress made on the current map is freely availabe to anyone who might've spent effort on it. The community is free to continue to host Terra Aurora if they wish.