The History of Dragon Shield

Hey adventurers!
I’m Marti, the owner and founder of Dragon Shield, and today I want to take you on a trip through our past — from humble beginnings, through struggles, to where we stand today.

The Beginning (2019)
Back in 2019, after diving back into Minecraft, I had a dream: to create a modded survival / MMORPG server unlike any other.

The first name that came to me was Dragon Shield, and it stuck.

Soon enough, that idea turned into a thriving little community. With 30–40 daily players, the world of Dragon Shield was alive with builds, adventures, and friendships. We didn’t have much, but we had each other — and that’s what made it magical.

The Shutdown (2020)
But then came 2020.
I caught COVID-19, which developed into pneumonia, and I was hospitalized for a long time. Sadly, Dragon Shield couldn’t continue and had to shut down.

The Attempted Revival (2022)
Two years later, I tried to reignite the fire. For about three months in 2022, Dragon Shield shone again… until I was hit with COVID (Delta strain).

Once more, I was hospitalized, and the revival had to be cut short.

️ The Comeback (Late 2023 – 2024)
But I wasn’t ready to give up.
In November 2023, I began quietly working on the current version of Dragon Shield. No big ads, no noise — just focus and dedication.

Then in February 2024, we officially reopened with a new mindset:
“Enough is enough. It’s time for a comeback.”

And it worked. The community returned, and Dragon Shield was alive once more.

The Ignis Update (2025)
At the start of 2025, we rolled out our biggest project yet: The Ignis Update.
Development was long, and while ads slowed down and numbers dipped, the content we delivered was massive. New features, new adventures, and new players began to arrive.

The flame of Dragon Shield burns brighter than ever.

️ Closing Thoughts
From the highs of bustling towns to the lows of sudden shutdowns, Dragon Shield has been through it all. But one thing has always remained: our community’s spirit.

Thank you for standing with us through the years. Your loyalty and passion keep this world alive. And remember—this is just the beginning.

Here’s to the next chapter of Dragon Shield!