What changed most: The biggest shift is the game’s actual availability, albeit in a raw Early Access state, marking a significant comeback after its temporary cancellation in June 2025 and subsequent reacquisition by its original founder, Simon Collins-Laflamme, in November 2025.
- Platforms: PC (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Release: Early Access launched (confirmed)
- Price: Standard Edition $19.99, Supporter Edition $34.99, Cursebreaker (Founder’s Edition) $69.99
- Developer: Hypixel Studios
- Genre: Sandbox, Role-playing, Action-adventure
From the moment you jump into Hytale, you’re greeted with a surprisingly deep avatar selector, offering more customization than you might expect for a block-based game. Moving beyond basic crafting, the game introduces dedicated development and crafting stations, giving your base a true “town square” feel as you upgrade weapons and tools. The combat is genuinely engaging, with a wide range of enemies boasting unique powers and attacks that make encounters challenging but fair, especially when night falls and the world truly comes alive.
The procedurally generated world of Orbis is visually and audibly impressive, with each zone featuring distinct ambiance and mob interactions that create a truly immersive environment. While exploring, I stumbled upon a “Forgotten Temple Gateway,” hinting at deeper lore and an overarching narrative. However, as this is Early Access, it’s clear the story is still building, with many areas marked by “work-in-progress boards” and “locked buildings,” leaving a sense of anticipation for what’s to come.
If you haven’t seen it yet, check out the iconic Hytale Announcement Trailer.
The journey to Hytale’s Early Access has been a wild ride, with the community playing a huge role in its revival after a brief cancellation. Hypixel Studios, now independent again, has committed to a community-first approach, and the initial response has been massive, with over one million players joining on launch day. While players are experiencing the expected bugs and unfinished content that come with any true Early Access title, there’s a clear sense of excitement for the potential within this labor of love.
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