Game History: Hytale
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Hytale launched in Early Access
Hytale entered Early Access on PC, Mac and Linux with Exploration Mode, Creative Mode, multiplayer and modding support.
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Early Access date announced for January 13, 2026
The team confirmed Hytale would enter Early Access on January 13, 2026, with pre-purchases opening December 13, 2025.
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Hytale repurchased and the project revived
The original founders announced they had acquired Hytale from Riot Games, returned to the legacy engine and the 2018 vision, and committed to funding the project for the next 10 years.
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Development ended and Hypixel Studios began winding down
Development on Hytale was ended and Hypixel Studios began winding down, as later recounted in the studio's official post announcing the game's revival.
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Hytale announced
Hypixel Studios announced Hytale with its debut trailer, launching the studio with Riot Games as an investor.