Hytale arrives in early access on 13 January 2026

Hytale is officially back

After years of waiting, uncertainty and unwavering support from the community, Hytale is officially back. The game will enter early access on 13 January 2026, with pre-orders opening on 13 December 2025.

This is not just a release date, but the start of a new chapter for a game that never left the hearts of its players.

Hytale returns to the hands of its creators

A month ago, the original founders of Hytale bought the project back, a few months after its cancellation. With this regained independence, Hytale and Hypixel Studios are separate again, allowing a return to the original creative vision presented in 2018.

Rather than carrying on with an unfinished cross-platform engine, the team made a bold choice: going back to a four-year-old historical version of the game, abandoned but still true to the soul of Hytale.

This work involved:

• Selecting and merging more than 300 GitHub branches
• Rebuilding a stable base from prototypes
• Hard technical trade-offs to move fast without betraying the vision

A colossal effort that makes early access possible today.

A genuine early access, in full transparency

Let us be clear: this is a genuine early access.

There will be bugs. Some features will be missing. First impressions will not be perfect.

But the path is clear and the team is committed for the long run.

• More than 40 developers have been brought back or hired
• The team counts around 50 dedicated creators
• Funding is secured for many years
• Players will be able to follow the evolution of the game in real time

This early access is meant for those who want to accompany the project, not to consume a finished product.

Mods, servers and creativity from day one

One of the fundamental pillars of Hytale is its creative ecosystem, and it is already working.

• Modding tools can be used from launch
• Server administrators are encouraged to get started early
• Community content will play a central role in the evolution of the game

This period is ideal for:

• Mod developers who want to establish major projects
• Hosts who want to build a lasting community
• Creators who want to shape the identity of Hytale

The game will launch with solid support for third-party servers, including balanced monetisation options.

• 0 percent commission during the first two years
• A permanent cap that never exceeds 20 percent

Platforms and availability

• Early access exclusively on PC
• Mac and Linux to be confirmed
• No console or mobile version at launch
• No immediate Steam release

Editions, prices and balanced monetisation

• Several early access editions to come
• Available only during early access
• Standard edition at 19.99 USD
• No pay to win, no artificial bonuses

Cosmetics will remain optional and fair, with plenty of free options.

What comes next, and our commitment

One thing is certain: servers will be at the heart of the Hytale experience.

Survival, RPG, minigames, roleplay or custom worlds, the demand for high-performance servers will be immediate.

We will be ready to host Hytale from launch day

• Performance optimised for the first versions
• Full support for mods and plugins
• Worldwide locations with low latency
• Resources that scale with your growth
• DDoS protection and high availability
• Dedicated support for creators and communities

Small private server or massive network, we will be ready to host it from day one.