Download Hytale

Get the official launcher and start playing

Important: Only Download from Official Sources

Hytale is NOT on Steam, Epic Games, or any third-party sites. Only download from hytale.com.

Installation Steps

1

Download the Launcher

Visit hytale.com/download and click the download button for your operating system. The file size is approximately 85 MB.

2

Run the Installer

Windows: Double-click HytaleInstaller.exe. Click "Yes" on the UAC prompt.
macOS: Open Hytale.dmg and drag to Applications.
Linux: Run chmod +x Hytale.AppImage && ./Hytale.AppImage

3

Wait for Game Download

The launcher will download the full game (~8 GB). This may take 10-30 minutes depending on your internet speed. Do not close the launcher during this process.

4

Log In and Play

Log in with your Hytale account (or create one). Click "Play" to launch the game!

Common Issues

Download speed is very slow

During peak hours (7pm-12am EST), servers may be congested. Try downloading during off-peak hours or pause/resume the download. You can also try switching to a wired connection.

Installer won't run (Windows)

Try right-clicking the installer and selecting "Run as administrator". If Windows SmartScreen blocks it, click "More info" → "Run anyway".

"Application cannot be opened" (macOS)

Go to System Preferences → Security & Privacy → General, then click "Open Anyway" next to the Hytale app warning.