A popular Minecraft mod named “Pixelmon” has been shut down by The Pokemon Company, following the publisher sending out a request (presumably a C&D) to the fan-developed mod.

The mod was supported, expanded, and developed for over 5 years, at its height over 560 Pokemon were introduced to Minecraft.

Here’s a message posted by the team:

It’s Been a Gréat Ride

With much sadness, but keeping all our fond memories, we must announce that Pixelmon is ending its development. We have had a great time making this mod and creating such a wonderful community but after a request from the Pokémon company we will be shutting our doors. I’m sorry for the disappointment this will cause but let’s remember all the great times we had playing Pixelmon, discussing Pokémon, making awesome things inside this mod and everything else that we’ve done.

All good things come to an end eventually and now is our time. However there are always more things to do, to be a part of and to enjoy. Keep going out there to find fun projects to be a part of and other great things to invest your time and enthusiasm into.

Farewell,
The Pixelmon Team

Despite numerous fan-projects based on Nintendo intellectual property being threatened and subsequently ended throughout the years, fan projects keep popping up. Recent examples include the Metroid AM2R remake, and even a 9-year developed Pokemon fan game – Pokemon Uranium.

Minecraft is currently available for practically every gaming platform under the sun, including: PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Wii U, Nintendo Switch, Apple TV, iOS, Android, and more. What are some of your favorite mods for the game? Sound off in the comments below!