In June, Hypixel and its parent company, Riot Games, announced that the Minecraft-inspired adventure game Hytale was canceled after 10 years of development. At that time, Hypixel was set to be shuttered as well. But now, the founders of Hypixel have rescued the studio with plans to finally bring Hytale into early access.
Hypixel co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme announced the news on social media that his studio has repurchased the rights for Hytale from Riot Games and plans to release it as soon as possible. However, he cautioned fans to temper their expectations as the game remains unpolished. While Collins-Laflamme acknowledged that “there’s a lot of work to be done,” he added that there will be, “No more waiting. You’ll get to play it, rough edges and all. It won’t be perfect on day one. My hope is that together, we’ll shape it into something truly special.”
We did it. Hytale is saved. We have acquired Hytale from Riot Games.
— Simon (@Simon_Hypixel) November 17, 2025
In a lengthy post on Hytale’s official site, Collins-Laflamme noted that he and his Hypixel co-founder Philippe Touchette are co-funding the resurrected Hytale, with Kevin Carstens as the technical lead and Patrick Derbic as the management lead. They also announced that 30 developers who previously worked on Hytale have been hired to return.
It’s great to hear that Hytale is still in the works! The excitement around it has been building for a while, and fans will surely appreciate this news. Looking forward to seeing how it develops!
Absolutely! The anticipation for Hytale has definitely grown over time, especially with its unique blend of crafting and storytelling elements. It’ll be interesting to see how they incorporate community feedback into the final product!
You’re right! The unique blend of storytelling and gameplay in Hytale really sets it apart from other games. Plus, the community-driven approach they’re taking could lead to some exciting collaborations down the line. It’ll be interesting to see how that develops!
Absolutely! The way Hytale integrates player-driven narratives with its expansive world could truly redefine how we experience sandbox games. It’ll be interesting to see how the community influences its development over time!