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The latest news and rumors about Hytale for today and 2026. Here you will find all the news about Hytale updates, learn the release date for PC, when the game will be available on other platforms, and other announcements. We will also write about the system requirements of Hytale for PC, about pirate cracks, and the appearance of the game on torrents, where it can be downloaded for free.
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The creators of Hytale from Hypixel Studios have explained why they invest so much effort into modding support. According to studio founder Simon Collins-Laflamme, mods are important not only for the game’s evolution — they also help the team discover new developers.
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March 9, 2026

The third major update for Hytale has just dropped, arriving four weeks after the start of early access. Hypixel Studios also shared their ongoing support plan: players can now expect weekly test patches, which will be rolled into stable updates every 2–6 weeks.
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February 17, 2026

Microsoft has filed a copyright complaint against the indie game Allumeria, leading Valve to remove it from Steam. The voxel sandbox from developer Unomelon was preparing to appear at Steam Next Fest in January, but just two weeks after its announcement, the game vanished from the store. The stated reason: alleged copyright infringement of Minecraft.
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February 11, 2026

The developers of the sandbox RPG Hytale have promised to add a flamethrower to the game in the near future, aiming to bring some extra chaos and variety to gameplay. The new item will initially be available in preview mode.
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February 4, 2026

Hypixel co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme has stated that development of Hytale will not end after release — nor at any point in the foreseeable future. According to him, the team does not view a full launch as a finish line and is planning long-term support for the game, similar to Minecraft.
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January 29, 2026

A new server-side mod for Hytale has completely transformed the sandbox into a first-person shooter in the style of Call of Duty, adding firearms, grenades, a kill/death system, and even a functional killfeed. Modders have recreated two iconic maps from Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 — Hijacked and Raid.
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January 29, 2026

Jens Bergensten, creative director of Minecraft, has shared his first impressions of Hytale — concluding that, at its current stage, the game feels too close to Minecraft. That assessment was publicly echoed by Hytale’s lead developer and head of Hypixel Studios, Simon Collins-Laflamme.
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January 23, 2026

Hypixel Studios has rolled out the second major update for Hytale, currently available in pre-release mode via the game's launcher. This substantial update introduces new magic, overhauls tool progression, enhances world generation, and brings significant improvements to the UI and overall stability.
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January 22, 2026

In Hytale, mithril is already mentioned as a resource required to craft endgame gear, but in the current version of the game it cannot be obtained through normal gameplay, except via cheats or creative mode. Developers at Hypixel Studios are discussing changes to late-game resource gathering, including a rework of mechanics tied to this material.
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January 22, 2026

Since its announcement in 2018, RPG sandbox Hytale has gone through a challenging journey before finally reaching early access and sparking massive excitement among gamers. Simon Collins-Laflamme, co-founder of the studio, shared his thoughts one week after the game’s launch.
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January 21, 2026

The authors of Hytale have released the first major update. In addition to bug fixes, a lot of new content has been added to the game. Dinosaurs are among the new mobs.
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January 17, 2026

After Riot Games shut down Hypixel Studios in June 2025 and Hytale seemed dead in the water, studio co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme bought back the rights to the game. Just a few months later, an early version was released—and over three million players have already tried it out, making it one of the most popular early access launches in history.
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January 15, 2026

Now that Hytale has launched in Early Access on PC, a new video has surfaced online showcasing how the game looks across various graphics settings—from low to ultra.
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January 14, 2026

The RPG sandbox Hytale has started extremely successfully. A few hours after the game's launch, more than 2.8 million gamers were playing it.
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January 14, 2026

Just hours after launching in early access, the RPG sandbox Hytale was “cracked” and leaked online. Users quickly noticed that the game seemed to have been released without any real anti-piracy protection.
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January 14, 2026

The RPG sandbox Hytale, inspired by the style of Minecraft, has finally entered early access on PC—seven years after it was first announced. The project was actually canceled in June 2025, but development resumed just five months later in November.
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January 13, 2026

The highly anticipated sandbox game Hytale hasn’t even hit the market, but it has already secured funding for two more years of development. According to Hypixel Studios founder Simon Collins-Laflamme, the money came from game pre-orders available on the official website.
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January 12, 2026

Simon Collins-Laflamme, founder of Hypixel Studios, said on Twitter that the developers expect more than one million players on the early access launch day of Hytale on January 13. He asked players to download the launcher in advance and log in now to significantly reduce server load on release day.
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January 12, 2026

Hypixel Studios continues to showcase the capabilities of its user creation tools in Hytale, which is set to enter early access on January 13. This time, studio co-founder and CEO Simon Collins-Laflamme shared an example of a custom game created entirely within Hytale.
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January 12, 2026

The creators of Hytale, the sandbox game inspired by Minecraft, have released a new video highlighting the game’s building features. The video spotlights a sprawling gothic castle, crafted by one of the level designers to demonstrate the in-game construction possibilities.
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January 9, 2026

The discussion around Hytale was sparked by a social media exchange between the project’s lead and owner Simon Collins-Laflamme and YouTuber/streamer Prowl8413.
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January 9, 2026

Hypixel Studios has revealed the first PvP duel footage from Hytale, an adventure RPG with sandbox elements inspired by Minecraft. The developers emphasized that the footage comes from a version of the game created four years ago.
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January 4, 2026

Pre-orders have officially gone live for the adventure sandbox RPG with an open world, Hytale, on PC. Three editions are available for purchase: Standard, Supporter, and Cursebreaker.
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December 14, 2025

The long-awaited return of Hytale after seven years of silence was already a major surprise — and now the project has stunned players again: the game will launch in Early Access this January, but not on Steam.
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December 5, 2025

The team behind the sandbox adventure Hytale has published detailed system requirements and explained why the game is far more demanding on CPUs and memory than it might initially seem. According to the developers, their goal is to keep Hytale as accessible as possible while preserving its scale, simulation depth, and extensive modding capabilities.
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December 2, 2025

Hypixel Studios has announced the exact early access release date for Hytale, the sandbox game that’s often compared to Minecraft. Interestingly, the game was first announced back in 2018, but development was put on hold this June. Recently, however, the project was revived.
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November 28, 2025

After long development and "resurrection" of the project, the creators of Hytale from Hypixel studio announced the formation of a separate team that will handle the "cozy" part of the game — farming, cooking, building a home, and caring for animals.
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November 27, 2025

Hypixel Studios has finally announced the exact pricing for the early access version of their upcoming adventure sandbox, Hytale, which recently resumed development after being abruptly canceled in June this year.
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November 21, 2025

Hypixel Studios has just released an extended gameplay video for their sandbox game Hytale, and the internet is already drawing comparisons to Minecraft—the clear inspiration behind the project.
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November 19, 2025

After Hypixel Studios resumed development on the highly anticipated Minecraft-style sandbox Hytale, the team has released a new teaser trailer showing the project’s current state.
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November 18, 2025

This summer, Riot Games abruptly canceled the ambitious sandbox Hytale, which had been touted as a Minecraft competitor. However, it looks like the project has been given a second chance. Hypixel Studios has announced that it has fully acquired the rights to Hytale from Riot Games and has resumed development.
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November 18, 2025

2XKO, a free-to-play tag-team fighting game from Riot Games set in the League of Legends universe, has launched on PC in early access. The game focuses on 2-on-2 battles, where players control a pair of champions and can combine their abilities in dynamic combos.
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October 7, 2025

Riot Games is shutting down Hypixel Studios and has officially halted development on Hytale, the highly anticipated sandbox title often compared to Minecraft and seen as a potential competitor. The project was envisioned as a blend of sandbox gameplay with RPG and action elements, but its development has now come to an end.
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June 24, 2025