Welcome everyone, please read the blog post to get some answers to your questions!
https://hytale.com/news/2025/11/hytale-is-saved
We will be posting a lot in the coming days and we are working on getting the game ready for you all. 
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I promised players videos, screenshots and blog posts. One day after the acquisition, I’m keeping that promise. Now that you’ve seen the first gameplay footage in a long time, I’m heading back to work on the early access launch. The team will share more clips and screenshots as we go.
It mattered to me to release raw footage today so we break the curse once and for all.
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Working on locking down the release date ASAP. We currently need to run hardware tests, wrap up legal docs, stabilize the game and fix a few security issues.
I’ll have a precise answer by the end of next week. Pre-orders, name reservation and account creation will begin as well. All pricing will be announced, FYI base edition under $30 USD.
I’m trying to keep the base price as low as possible so more of you can play Hytale. At the same time, I need to factor in the buyback price, legal fees, and production costs.
I’m not going to recoup what I put into this for a long time, even with all the renewed attention and that’s fine. Don’t worry about me, let’s take care of the team first.
We are almost home.
Also, almost 100k on Discord in 3 days is insane, thanks everyone for joining us.
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Starting next week, we will test Hytale across different hardware to determine the minimum specs, fix major crashes, improve overall security, test the launcher and finish up legal work to get the game ready for early access.
By the end of that week, we will announce a precise release date.
Tomorrow, we will announce Hytale pricing details
Later today, Slikey will post a blog about modding!
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Important blog post by Slikey: Hytale Modding Strategy and Status
Please share with modders. Thank you friends!
https://hytale.com/news/2025/11/hytale-modding-strategy-and-status
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We now have over 160,000 members in our server!! 
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In an effort to help keep the server a safe and welcoming environment for everyone, remember that you can use the /report command to report any activity that challenges our server rules.
We are very grateful for the community's support! Thank you all so much 
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New blog post live! Hytale Creative Mode 🎨 ⚙️
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Hytale Early Access
JANUARY 13, 2026
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In today’s blog post, we discuss the PC performance and system requirements for Hytale!
We outline what was tested so far, why certain hardware matters, and the current minimum, recommended, and recording/streamer system requirements.
https://hytale.com/news/2025/12/hytale-hardware-requirements
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Patrick 'Lyall' Derbic, the Executive Director of Hytale, is here today to answer some of the most common questions we've seen online!
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A first look at some of the extra cosmetics found in each Hytale Early Access edition! 👀
https://x.com/Hytale/status/1997320203038798327?s=20
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Hytale pre-purchase starts tomorrow, December 13, around 10:00 AM EST.
For the first time, Hytale will be funded directly by the community. ❤️
We’ve got a long road ahead to get Hytale where it needs to be, and soon, you can be part of that journey.
Thank you.
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An Introduction to Making Models for Hytale
Everything you need to know to start making models in Hytale - including our Blockbench plugin, video tutorials, and MUCH more!
https://hytale.com/news/2025/12/an-introduction-to-making-models-for-hytale
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This is a quick video we put together last night, featuring footage of Zum and I duelling, then doing a 1v1v1 with Propzie, just messing around and having fun! We left Discord audio on in one part of the video. Some audio is cut or muffled because of the language used, sorry about that!
This is very early PvP testing. We didn’t use potions, food, traps, blocks or magic. We’re really just testing the fundamentals and getting a feel for the core combat. Many systems are still missing, and there’s plenty that needs improvement, but this is the foundation we’re building on.
It’s also worth being clear: this is an early access version running on a four-year-old build. It’s broken in places, unfinished, and very much a work in progress. But we love it, and we’re committed to fixing, improving, and shaping it with the community.
After early access launches on January 13, we’ll add many more features and work closely with PvPers to ensure combat feels right and continues to improve. We aim to bring a range of PvP minigames and support the community in creating their own PvP content.
We understand that PvP in block games is much more than just combat. We are the same team that brought you Hypixel PvP games for over 13 years and 40 million unique players!
If you’re interested in helping shape Hytale, we’d love to have you along for the ride!
Here are some of my notes;
1- We are missing knockback, player/NPC collision and other core features.
2- You can adjust FoV.
3- Lots of the weapons are "op" with mobility, but it's fine and fun for early access!
4- None of the weapons are balanced yet, obviously!
5- Player health bars can be turned off client-side; we will add an option for servers to force them off as well.
6- Player health bars are rendering incorrectly and will be fixed after launch. They don't scale properly and appear too far away. They need a complete rework; they don't look great, and they should be more minimalist.
7- Combat might feel a bit floaty at times, but it's getting better as we progress. Controls are feeling good, though.
8- Blocking mechanisms are not done yet; you can block a full signature hit with low stam with daggers.
9- Dmg numbers can be turned on/off
And the list goes on and on and on! Told you guys this is early access!
However, we are AWARE and will fix it all over time. Give us a couple of months, and you will get some very good PvP in Hytale. We love playing the game and will keep at it for years to come!
You can pre-purchase Hytale and reserve your username TODAY! https://store.hytale.com/
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The Future of World Generation
In today’s exciting new blog post, Dan and Amber dive deep into the future of Hytale’s world generation!
Discover the incredible new features, capabilities, and potential for both our players and creators.
https://hytale.com/news/2026/1/the-future-of-world-generation
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A Look at Hytale's Lore and Philosophy
In today's blog post, Joe talks about our approach to narrative and lore! 📖
Revisiting Hytale's lore after the reacquisition, setting expectations surrounding Exploration Mode's storytelling, and discussing the overall philosophy to our narrative design.
https://hytale.com/news/2026/1/a-look-at-hytale-s-lore-and-philosophy
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We need your help! To stress test our back end systems and get ready for the 13th we enabled downloads of the launcher. You can download and sign in to get ready now!
https://accounts.hytale.com/download
Thank you, and we look forward to having you in game soon!
Note: For Windows users that installed the Hytale Launcher earlier today and have had it unable to open, please uninstall the launcher and re install the latest version found at:
https://accounts.hytale.com/download
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We're aware of verification emails being delayed, emails should arrive in a couple minutes of sending. We're working on scaling this to send more rapidly.
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Re posting here for Windows users that installed the Hytale Launcher yesterday and have had it unable to open or update as expected, please download and run the latest Windows installer at https://accounts.hytale.com/download
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IMPORTANT
We expect over 1 million players on the early access release day for Hytale (January 13). Please download the launcher today and log in now to help us significantly reduce launch-day stress. Let us know if you are having any issues.
Download now: https://hytale.com/download
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Pleased to announce that we have officially secured the next two years of development costs through pre-purchases.
Combined with my personal commitment of ten years, we are looking very strong for the future ❤️
Thank you all for the support.
Hytale is saved.
We are almost home.
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Re posting once again for Windows users that installed the Hytale Launcher on Saturday and have had it unable to open or update as expected:
Please uninstall your existing version, clear your browser cache and download and install the latest Windows installer at https://accounts.hytale.com/download
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Hytale Early Access
AVAILABLE NOW!
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⚠️ IMPORTANT ⚠️
We've pushed an update to the launcher that will resolve authentication issues for some users
Please make sure your system's clock is properly synced or it can cause issues with auth.
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The moment has arrived, Hytale has released into Early Access today! 🍃
Read more about how we got here, what Early Access contains, and what's next in our latest blog post:
https://hytale.com/news/2026/1/hytale-is-finally-here
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Hytale’s first update is now LIVE!
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New content + a range of fixes and QoL improvements!
Read the Patch Notes (Update 1) here:
➤ https://hytale.com/news/2026/1/hytale-patch-notes-update-1
- World & Environment
- NPCs/Creatures
- Crafting/Items/Farming
- Audio/VFX
- UI, Performance & QoL
- Combat Balance
- Commands & Server
- Bug Fixes & Stability
- And more!
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Hytale’s Update 2 is now LIVE!
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Brand new content like the Necromancy Grimoire, the ability to hide your helm/armor, and so much more!
Read the full patch notes here:
https://hytale.com/news/2026/1/hytale-patch-notes-update-2
- New Cosmetics & Customization Options
- Gameplay Features and Balancing
- Updates to Farming
- UI/UX Improvements and Additions
- Audio & Visual Effects
- Bug Fixes, Tech & Stability
- and more!
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We are pleased to announce a special collaboration with a core member of the Hytale modding community - Kaupenjoe!
Working closely with modders, gathering feedback and suggestions from the Hytale community, he will serve as our official Modding Ambassador to help us capture requests that will feed directly into our work backlog to improve Hytale modding!
Expect regular streams, tutorials and AMAs from him on anything modding-related in Hytale on his YouTube channel. He'll also set up a dedicated Trello board for community requests to ensure feedback and ideas are managed effectively. While not every request can be implemented, this ensures feedback is seen, discussed, and prioritized transparently.
This will lead to more direct communication, clearer priorities, and community-driven improvements to our modding tools!
We expect this partnership to be a great benefit for our community, and we look forward to working more closely with Kaupenjoe and the community.
Please join us in welcoming Kaupenjoe as our official Modding Ambassador!
If you want to learn more about Kaupenjoe and modding in Hytale, check him out live on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ModdingByKaupenjoe/live
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📢 Attention all Animators! 📢
We are looking for animators capable of creating Hytale-style animations with Blockbench!
Reply via the links below with your best animations and portfolios!
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https://x.com/ThomasFrick/status/2018707244456575156?s=20
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https://bsky.app/profile/thomasfrick.bsky.social/post/3mdxoe336js2c
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In today’s blog post, we cover Hytale’s NPC framework - diving into its current state, how it looks, and where we want to take it!
Documentation, tutorials, and more!
New Blog Post Live!
https://hytale.com/news/2026/2/npc-technical-rundown
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The Hytale Original Soundtrack is now available on all streaming platforms!
🎵 Two volumes - 94 tracks - 7 hours and 17 minutes of music. 🎵
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Hytale Update 3 releases Tuesday, February 17 at 10 am EST.
We are also planning a pre-release for Update 4 (part 1) on Thursday of the same week.
Have a great weekend!
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Announcement
Hello, @everyone! 
Today we are introducing some changes to the Hytale Discord server in effort to create the safest environment for our community. Please make sure to read this announcement carefully!
We have restructured and added new categories/channels to the server. In order to engage in the verified-only channels, you must first link your Hytale account (information on that below).
Note: everyone can read what is in the verified-only channels, but only those who link their accounts can actively engage in them.
Account Linking
How to link your account to Discord
- First, go to your account settings at https://accounts.hytale.com/settings and click “Connect" Discord.
- Once done, it will open a Discord invitation link or the application if you're already part of the Hytale Discord.
- And you're done! You are now connected to the Hytale Discord and your role should be updated!
For further assistance on how to link your Hytale account, please read our support article found here: https://support.hytale.com/hc/en-us/articles/46715152337691-How-to-Sync-Your-Hytale-Account-on-Discord
If you cannot see the new channels after syncing your account, please click id:customize at the top of your channel list, click Browse Channels, then follow the new categories.
New Emojis!
We have added 15 new emojis! And many more will be coming in the future!
Report System
We're actively working on improving our moderation process to ensure a safe environment for our community. Players must continue to report users who violate our Discord server rules!
Reporting players can be done by running the /report command, and it will escalate the report further to our mod team.
(Please note that we will not be able to confirm when any action has been taken or what that action is.)
Thank you very much for your patience and understanding as we continue to update and improve our Discord server!
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Hytale Patch Notes - Update 3 ✨
Here are some of the highlights:
- Some animals can now be tamed
- Fire Spread and Goblin Flamethrower (Creative Mode only for now)
- Grass now spreads
- Updates to Map & Navigation like User-Placed Map Markers
- Lots of new cosmetics and avatar presets
- Overhaul to climbing mechanics
- Combat adjustments and fixes
- Improvements to Inventory & Interactions
- New block variants
- Content & encounter additions
- Tons of UI & QoL improvements
- And so much more!!
Read full patch notes:
https://hytale.com/news/2026/2/hytale-patch-notes-update-3
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We're launching our first official Hytale modding contest with **$100,000 **USD in total prizes!
But this isn't just a contest. This is the start of something much bigger.
My vision for Hytale has always been that modders should be celebrated, not sidelined. The people who pour their creativity into pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the game deserve to be front and center. They deserve to be rewarded. Think of it like esports, but for modders. We want to build an ecosystem where talent rises to the top, where the community recognizes and elevates the people making incredible things. This contest is the first step. There will be many more.
For this first contest, we chose World Gen V2 and NPC as two of our three categories very intentionally. These are areas where we know extraordinary talent exists, and honestly, we're scouting. If you blow us away, don't be surprised if we reach out. We want the best modders in the world working alongside us.
And looking ahead: over the coming months, we'll be rolling out more modding tools, an in-game mod browser, and a lot more. We're also thinking deeply about how players can directly reward the modders they love, without turning the game into a shopping mall. It should be fair for players and meaningful for creators.
This is just the beginning.
For more info, please visit: https://hytale.curseforge.com/newworldscontest/
$100k in total prizes spread across 65 winners 🔥
Compete in the contest’s three different categories - Worldgen V2, NPCs, and Experiences - for a chance to win big and bring amazing new mods to Hytale.
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The issue has now been resolved, any purchases will have their game profiles created retroactively. Please allow 30-40 minutes for things to catch up 🙂
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📢 Q&A Event Soon!
Hello, everyone!
We are excited to announce our upcoming Q&A Event that will be held here on the Hytale Discord.
This Q&A will be focused on Creative & Tools and featuring our creative team! So, get your questions ready because you are all invited!
Session will be held on <t:1774285200:F>. We made sure to add it to the server events to help everyone remember !
Can't wait to see you all there 
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60 min until Creative & Tools Q&A Event!
Join us in 60 minutes in the #hytale-creative-qna channel for a text-based Q&A session focused on Hytale's Creative & Tools features!
Info & guidelines found in the pinned message via the #hytale-creative-qna channel
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Creative & Tools Q&A Event Happening Now!
Come hang out and ask some questions about Creative & Tools with the dev team!
https://discord.com/events/523059903812599811/1482054929991598090
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📢 Hytale’s Update 4 is now LIVE! 📢
Today’s blog post dives deep into our headline updates with tons of new screenshots/videos + Full Patch Notes.
▶️ Read it here: https://hytale.com/news/2026/3/hytale-patch-notes-update-4
FEATURES & HEADLINE UPDATES
- 500+ New Blocks
- Proximity Voice Chat
- Emote Wheel + New Emotes
- 7 New Hairstyles
- New Creative Tool: Revolve
- New Sickles Added
- And so much more!
Thank you for all your continued support and feedback! 💚
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📢 Narrative & Lore Q&A Event: Wednesday, April 8th! 📢
Whoa, another Q&A Event!? You bet!
We'll be hosting our second Q&A Event right here on the Hytale Discord server.
This event will be focused on Narrative & Lore featuring a member of the Narrative team!
Whether you have burning questions surrounding Hytale's story or you just want to lurk and learn - everyone is invited!
The session will be held on <t:1775664000:f>. Be sure to click 'interested' on the server event to ensure you are reminded!
We can't wait to see everyone there!
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We've heard you guys want a proper place to submit Hytale feature requests, so we made one! You can now write detailed suggestions, upvote the ideas you care about, and discuss them with other players.
Feature Requests are live, come tell us what you want to see in Hytale: https://hytale.com/suggestions
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Narrative & Lore Q&A Event Happening Now!
Come join us and ask questions you have for our Narrative & Lore team!
https://discord.com/events/523059903812599811/1488234982827626717
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📢 WorldGen V2 Q&A Event: Tuesday, April 21st! 📢
Get those burning questions ready - another Q&A is on the horizon!! 👀
We'll be hosting our third Q&A Event right here on the Hytale Discord server.
This event will be focused on WorldGen V2 featuring members of the Level Design / WorldGen team!
Whether you want to learn more about building fantastical and immersive worlds in Hytale or you just want to chill and lurk - everyone is invited!
The session will be held on <t:1776787200:f>. Be sure to click 'interested' on the server event to ensure you are reminded!
We can't wait to see everyone there!
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45 min until WorldGen V2 Q&A Event!
Join us in 45 minutes in the #world-gen-qna channel for a text-based Q&A session focused on Hytale's WorldGen V2!
Info & guidelines found in the pinned message via the #world-gen-qna channel
See you all soon!
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WorldGen V2 Q&A Event Happening Now! 📢
Come hang out in #world-gen-qna and ask some questions about WorldGen V2 with the dev team!
https://discord.gg/hytale?event=1494728470427865229
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Server Discovery is coming to Hytale!
An in-game browser for community servers, launching with update 5. Server operator listing tools are open today so servers can get verified, reviewed, and ready for players in the upcoming update!
Blogpost for more information: https://hytale.com/news/2026/4/official-server-lists
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📢 Community Voting is now open for the Hytale New Worlds Modding Contest! 📢
The judges have combed through hundreds of submissions and have narrowed it down to 30 finalists per category. Now it’s your chance to vote for your Community Favorites!
https://links.curseforge.com/s-hytalenewworlds-voting
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The results of the Hytale New Worlds Modding Contest have finally been announced! 🎉
We’d like to take this opportunity to spotlight the well-deserved winners!
Thank you to all of the incredible modders who poured their hearts and souls into their projects. The amount of talent and creativity on display was truly mind-blowing. Your work has not gone unnoticed. ❤️
We want to offer a MASSIVE congratulations to all the winners!
Visit our latest blog post where we reflect on this amazing event, talk a bit about hiring, and spotlight all of the fantastic winners.
We’ve linked each project, so please take the time to check out each mod!
https://hytale.com/news/2026/5/hytale-new-worlds-modding-contest-retrospective
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📢 Update 5 lands Tuesday, May 26
Two weeks out, and more is still landing between now and then!
- New Community Server Discovery is in
- The friends list makes its first appearance
- Controller support arrives in its first iteration (more polish coming)
- There are new emotes
- Trigger Volumes for no-code scripted encounters
- Prefab 3D previews
- and a lot more across creator tools, audio, and QoL
Starting with Update 5, we're adding launcher version selection. Update 4 stays available for a while after the 26th. This way, modders and servers have runway to adapt beyond launch day.
Full pre-release patch notes for everything that's landed so far (more to come!): https://hytale.com/news/2026/4/hytale-pre-release-patch-notes-update-5
⚠️ Modders & Server Operators:
Read the Modders Warning Section at the bottom of those patch notes. That's your migration map. A new Semver mod compatibility model is on the way too.
With Update 5 wrapping up, we're moving more and more developers onto content. We're also hiring aggressively, and the team is now entering full production on Chapters and major features that will reshape the game's future. Job postings go live this week!