Frequently Asked Questions

Hytale is a voxel-based sandbox game developed by Hypixel Studios. It features procedurally generated worlds, adventure mode, creative building, modding support, and multiplayer servers. Think Minecraft meets RPG with built-in mod support.

Yes and no. In June 2025, Riot Games cancelled Hytale and shut down Hypixel Studios. However, original founder Simon Collins-Laflamme bought back the rights in November 2025 and successfully launched Early Access on January 13, 2026.

Hytale entered Early Access on January 13, 2026. Full 1.0 release is expected in 2027-2028, with major updates planned monthly throughout Early Access.

Hytale Early Access costs $29.99 USD. There's also a 'Cursebreaker Edition' for $49.99 that includes exclusive cosmetics, early beta access to updates, and supporter badges. No monthly subscription required.

No. While Riot fully acquired Hypixel Studios in 2020, founder Simon Collins-Laflamme bought back all rights in November 2025. Hytale is now independently developed by Hypixel Studios.

No, Hytale is not available on Steam, Epic Games Store, or other platforms. It uses a dedicated launcher available only from hytale.com. This allows the developers to keep 100% of revenue and update faster without platform approval delays.

Minimum: Intel i5-4460 / Ryzen 3 1200, 8GB RAM, GTX 960 / RX 560, 15GB storage. Recommended: Intel i7-8700 / Ryzen 5 3600, 16GB RAM, GTX 1660 / RX 5600, SSD storage. Supports Windows 10+, macOS 12+, and Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+).

Yes, Hytale has full controller support for Xbox, PlayStation, and generic controllers. Controller settings can be customized in the options menu. Keyboard and mouse is recommended for building mode.

Not confirmed yet. The development team is currently focused on PC Early Access (Windows, macOS, Linux). Console versions (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch) may come after full 1.0 release, but no timeline has been announced.

Adventure Mode is Hytale's main story-driven experience. Explore procedurally generated worlds, fight bosses, complete quests, and progress through different zones with increasing difficulty. It combines Minecraft-style survival with RPG elements.

Yes, Hytale features multiple character classes with unique abilities and playstyles. Classes include Warrior, Mage, Ranger, and more. You can switch classes at certain points or specialize in one for deeper skill trees.

Absolutely! Hytale has a dedicated Creative Mode for peaceful building with unlimited resources, flying, and no enemies. You can also disable combat in Adventure Mode if you prefer exploration and building over fighting.

Yes, modding is built into Hytale's core design. The game includes official mod tools, an Asset Editor, and scripting API. Mods are supported on all platforms. Installing mods is as simple as dropping files into the mods/ folder.

Hytale supports both official servers and player-hosted dedicated servers. You can play co-op Adventure Mode with friends (up to 4 players), join large community servers (100+ players), or host your own server for free.

Visit hytale.com, click 'Sign Up', enter your email and desired username, then verify your email. Note: Email verification can take 5-15 minutes during high traffic. Check spam folder if not received.

Standard ($29.99): Full game access, all updates. Cursebreaker ($49.99): Everything in Standard plus exclusive armor skins, pet cosmetics, 'Cursebreaker' title, early beta access to updates (24hrs before Standard), and Discord role. No gameplay advantages.

Yes, refunds are available within 14 days of purchase if you've played less than 2 hours. Request refunds through your account dashboard at hytale.com/account. Refunds typically process in 5-7 business days.

Yes, username changes are allowed once every 30 days. Go to hytale.com/account > Profile > Change Username. Your display name in-game will update immediately, but your login email stays the same.