"Across its long development, it's been a tumultuous road for Hytale. Its developers were behind a popular Minecraft server that hosted minigames for the crafting sandbox, before forming a studio called Hypixel to make their own game in the same voxel style. The studio was later acquired by Riot Games, which funded the project until 2025, when it announced that it was cancelling the game and dissolving Hypixel."
"There was immediate talk of whether the studio's original founders could possibly resurrect the project, which seemed to be a dead-end until November, when they announced that they had in fact purchased the game back from Riot and development was starting again. Throughout its rocky development period, Hytale was eagerly anticipated by players who were members of Hypixel's Minecraft server, gaining more popularity for its ambitious plans of adding RPG mechanics and other features to its survival crafting base."
"Growing out of a custom server, survival crafting RPG Hytale was announced in 2018, and for the last few, its future has looked anything but assured. The wait is nearly over, though, as Hytale is finally ready for its Early Access launch. Whether you've been waiting for it all this time or it's brand new to you, Hytale is worth keeping an eye on, as one of the most anticipated indie launches of the year."
Hytale began as a custom Minecraft server project and evolved into a survival crafting RPG announced in 2018. Development was tumultuous: Hypixel formed a studio, was acquired by Riot Games, and saw the project funded until Riot cancelled the game and dissolved Hypixel in 2025. The original founders later repurchased Hytale from Riot and resumed development in November. The game blends Minecraft-style voxel survival with extensive RPG mechanics and mod-friendly ambitions. A reveal video after the studio's reformation boosted excitement. Pre-sales revenue has funded two years of further development. Early Access launches on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
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