After years of anticipation, Hypixel Studios launched Hytale into early access on January 13, 2026. The block-based RPG adventure game is now available to purchase and play on PC.
Hytale Early Access Is Live
Hytale entered early access on January 13, 2026, marking the end of a long development journey that began when Hypixel Studios first announced the game back in December 2018 with a trailer that quickly became one of the most-viewed gaming trailers ever.
The team reacquired Hytale and became an independent studio in late 2025. In just eight weeks before launch, they merged roughly 300 branches, modernized a 4+ year-old codebase, fixed core systems including camera, movement, combat, crafting, building, audio, and rendering, and squashed thousands of bugs.
Simon from Hypixel Studios was upfront about the state of the game:
"This is true early access, meaning it's still very much unfinished and will be buggy for a while, but you have the team's commitment to make Hytale the game we've always wanted it to be."
What's Available Right Now
Hytale currently offers two game modes:
- Exploration Mode: A survival-based discovery mode focused on resource gathering, adventure, building, and combat.
- Creative Mode: A god-mode sandbox experience with infinite resources, flying, and world-editing tools.
Early reception has been positive, with critics favorably comparing it to Minecraft while noting it already feels enjoyable despite being in early access. The mantling feature lets you navigate the world with a greater feeling of freedom and control.
Updates and Roadmap
Hytale has been receiving regular updates since launch, with a release rhythm of weekly pre-release patches for testing, bundled into a stable update every 2 to 6 weeks. The game's 3rd major update arrived just four weeks into early access.
Planned future content includes:
- Adventure Mode: A story-driven experience with rich narrative elements, deeper progression systems, dungeons with boss fights, and more
- Modding Support: Extensive modding capabilities built into the game from the ground up
- Mini-games: Built-in mini-game creation and sharing tools
Server Hosting for Hytale
Planning to run your own Hytale server? Several hosting providers are already offering Hytale server hosting. Getting a dedicated server lets you create persistent worlds for your community, install mods, and customize the gameplay experience.
Conclusion
Hytale is now live in early access and already shaping up to be a strong contender in the block-based RPG space. While it's still rough around the edges, Hypixel Studios has been delivering regular updates and has an ambitious roadmap ahead. If you've been waiting for Hytale, now is the time to jump in.
