Already ready to take the plunge
After the takeover, we didn’t expect to see again Hytale so quickly given that the game had just been reconnected. But the team behind the game has some good news to tell us today, indicating that early access Hytale will begin on January 13.
She also explains that this early access will be based on an old build dating back four years, which returns to the old engine and which is closer to the original vision of Hytale :
“ We have relaunched the project and are resuming an old version of the game, abandoned for four years. We are personally committed to financing the project for many years. We abandoned the new engine, which was to be used for a cross-platform release, and are now focused on reviving the original version of the game. […] Hytale and Hypixel Studios are independent again, and we’re returning to the original vision of the 2018 trailer. Since we’ve reverted to an older version of the game, now for prototypes, some aspects of the game may feel less polished, but the momentum is strong and we’re working hard to make it the game we all dreamed of. »
Early access means the game is not necessarily stable or complete, but the creation tools are apparently ready, and modders will be able to have fun. The title will be available for pre-order from December 13, 2025, and if it doesn’t do you any good to buy Hytale right now, this will help the studio ensure a launch without too many losses.