After years of anticipation, uncertainty, and passionate community support, Hytale is officially returning. Hytale will enter Early Access on January 13, 2026, with pre-purchases opening on December 13, 2025.
This is more than just a release date, it’s the start of a new chapter for a game that never stopped living in the hearts of its players.
We will be ready to provide Hytale Hosting Servers during first release day.
Hytale Is Back in the Hands of Its Creators
One month ago, the original founders of Hytale repurchased the project, months after its cancellation. With full independence restored, Hytale and Hypixel Studios are once again separate, and development has returned to the original creative vision first shown in the iconic 2018 trailer.
Rather than continuing down the path of a newer, unfinished cross-platform engine, the team made a bold decision:
they returned to a four-year-old legacy build that had been abandoned but still held the soul of Hytale.
This meant:
Carefully selecting and merging over 300 GitHub branches
Rebuilding a stable foundation from prototype-level systems
Making difficult technical tradeoffs to move fast and stay true to the vision
It was a massive engineering effort, but one that now makes Early Access possible.
True Early Access, With Full Transparency
Let’s be clear: this is real Early Access.
Some systems will feel behind. There will be bugs. Features will be missing. First impressions may be rough. But what matters is the path forward, and the team is fully committed to it.
Since the revival:
Over 40 former and new developers have been rehired
The team now stands at 50 dedicated creators
Funding is personally committed for many years to come
Players will be able to watch Hytale grow in real time, shaping its future alongside the developers.
If you don’t feel comfortable pre-purchasing, that’s completely okay. This Early Access is for players who want to be part of the journey, not a finished product.
Modding, Servers, and Creativity: Ready From Day One
One of Hytale’s greatest strengths is its creative ecosystem, and that foundation is already in place.
Modding and creative tools are functional and usable on day one
Server owners, modders, and creators are encouraged to step in early
Community-made content will play a major role in Hytale’s evolution
While these tools will continue to improve, this Early Access period is a prime opportunity for:
Mod developers to establish flagship projects
Server owners to build communities early
Creators to help define what Hytale becomes
And importantly:
Hytale is launching with strong third-party server support, including monetization options.
Hypixel will take 0% revenue share for the first two years, with a long-term cap that will never exceed 20%. This creates a fair, sustainable environment for server operators and modders alike.
Platform & Availability
PC only for Early Access (Mac & Linux TBD)
No console or mobile versions at launch
Not launching on Steam initially, the focus is on working closely with the existing community rather than chasing mass first impressions
Steam may come later, but Early Access is about building the game the right way.
Editions, Pricing & Fair Monetization
Multiple Early Access editions will be available (details coming soon)
Editions will only be sold during Early Access
Standard Edition priced at $19.99 USD globally to keep entry accessible
No pre-purchase bonuses, no pay-to-win, no artificial FOMO
Cosmetics will remain fair and optional, with many free additions over time. Modders will still be free to create cosmetic content, and third-party servers may sell cosmetics specific to their servers.
What Comes Next And Where We Come In
As Hytale prepares for Early Access, one thing is clear:
Servers will be the heart of the experience.
From survival worlds and RPG realms to minigames, roleplay, and custom modded adventures, the demand for reliable, scalable Hytale servers will be there from day one.
That’s why we’re ready.
We Will Be Hytale Server Hosting Ready on Day One
Our infrastructure is being prepared specifically for Hytale Early Access, with a focus on:
⚙️ Optimized performance for early builds
🔧 Mod & plugin-friendly environments
🌍 Low-latency global locations
📈 Scalable resources as your community grows
🛡️ DDoS protection and reliable uptime
🤝 Support for creators, communities, and networks
Whether you’re launching:
A small private server for friends
A public survival or RPG server
A large-scale community or minigame network
we’ll be ready to host it.
Early Access is the perfect time to establish your server’s identity, and we’re committed to helping creators and server owners grow alongside Hytale itself