Minecraft Gamers Demand Better Servers, and They're Willing to Pay for Them -- Liquid Web Study Shows VPS & Dedicated Server Opportunities
Thursday, March 20, 2025
26% of Minecraft players are willing to pay more for high-performance server hosting to support mods, custom worlds, and smoother gameplay.
ATLANTA, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Liquid Web, a leader in VPS, dedicated servers, WordPress, GPU and cloud hosting, has released their study revealing a major market opportunity for hosting providers:
Minecraft players need better servers, and they're willing to pay for them.
As multiplayer communities grow and custom worlds become more complex, many players experience lag, crashes, and unreliable hosting, disrupting their gameplay. VPS and dedicated servers solve this problem by providing the speed, stability, and performance gamers need.
According to Minecraft's Enduring Popularity: Insights from Gamers on Its Future, 26% of players are willing to invest in premium hosting to improve their experience.
For hosting businesses, this presents a lucrative opportunity to serve the gaming market with optimized VPS and dedicated servers that deliver smooth multiplayer interactions and uninterrupted gameplay.
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Why Minecraft Players Are Choosing VPS Hosting & Dedicated Servers
To eliminate performance issues, Minecraft players need hosting solutions that offer:
-- Faster speeds - Smooth multiplayer sessions and seamless modded world
support.
-- Improved uptime - Reliable connections with minimal crashes and server
drops.
-- More customization - Flexibility for custom modpacks, plugins, and
private servers.
"Minecraft players aren't just gaming -- they're building massive, custom worlds that require serious performance," says Brian Oates, Product Manager at Liquid Web. "Both VPS and dedicated servers provide the speed, uptime, and control gamers need. For hosting businesses, this is a prime opportunity to sell high-quality game hosting to a highly engaged audience."
The Business Case for Selling VPS & Dedicated Servers to Gamers
Liquid Web's study highlights key insights that prove the demand for high-performance hosting:
-- 26% of Minecraft players are willing to pay more for premium hosting.
-- 47% are open to paying for exclusive updates, showing a willingness to
invest in their gaming experience.
-- 70% believe Minecraft will still be popular in 10 years, ensuring a
long-term market for game servers.
For hosting businesses, this is a prime opportunity to tap into the gaming market by offering high-speed, reliable VPS and dedicated servers -- attracting Minecraft players who want an upgrade from laggy, unreliable hosts.
As the demand for premium Minecraft servers grows, businesses can capitalize on this trend by reselling VPS and dedicated hosting solutions. To help, Liquid Web is hosting a live webinar on March 27, 2025, covering how to successfully sell game hosting to Minecraft players.
Sign up today!
With Liquid Web's game VPS and dedicated servers, you get:
-- High-performance servers for smooth, lag-free gameplay.
-- DDoS protection to keep game servers online and secure.
-- Scalable solutions for everything from small private worlds to massive
multiplayer communities.
Don't miss out on this growing market -- learn how to resell game hosting and boost your business. Register now for the March 27 webinar.
About Liquid Web
As a cornerstone of CloudOne Digital, Liquid Web leverages best-in-class infrastructure and cloud capabilities to provide unparalleled support and growth for businesses. Building on 25+ years of success, Liquid Web delivers industry-leading hosting for mission-critical sites, stores, and applications to SMBs and the designers, developers, and agencies who create for them. Liquid Web's expansive global reach and support for nearly 200,000 customers is a testament to its reliability and the trust it has garnered from its customers. Our foundation is built by a world-class team of technology and industry experts dedicated to delivering excellence 24/7/365. As a leader in customer service, the rapidly expanding brand has been recognized among INC. Magazine's 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies for 12 years.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Media Contact Name: Amanda Valle
Title: Global Director
Email: media@liquidweb.com
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