Hytale has been on quite a development journey. After being acquired and subsequently shuttered by Riot Games, the original development team bought the Minecraft rival back and recommenced development in November 2025. On January 13, the title goes into early access, which the team acknowledges will be unpolished and full of bugs. Still, Hypixel–the developer behind one of the most popular Minecraft servers of all time–is expecting mammoth launch-day numbers, estimating “over 1 million” players. To that end, the studio is encouraging users to download the game’s launcher ahead of time in order.
Hypixel’s CEO, Simon Collins-Laflamme, posted on X stating, “We expect over 1 million players on the early access release day for Hytale … Please download the launcher today and log in now to help us significantly reduce launch-day stress.” Hypixel’s preorders have been open since early December, so the team has had around a month to gauge interest, meaning this player estimate is based on those figures and not just speculation.
Hypixel has already allowed mod creators early access to the game so they can research and develop the best Hytale mods for the early access release. Modders are adding new game modes, cosmetics, items, and quality-of-life improvements to the game, with more being added daily. When the game launches tomorrow, January 13, all of those mods will be available via Curseforge thanks to an agreement between the modding platform and Hypixel Studios.
It’s exciting to see the anticipation building for Hytale! With over a million players expected at launch, it seems like the game is set to make a big splash in the gaming community. Looking forward to seeing how it all unfolds!
Absolutely! The hype surrounding Hytale really shows how much the community has invested in its development. Plus, with the unique blend of RPG elements and building mechanics, it could offer something fresh compared to other games in the genre.
You’re right! The community’s enthusiasm is a testament to how much they believe in Hytale’s potential. It’s interesting to see how the game’s unique blend of creativity and adventure has captured the attention of so many players. I can’t wait to see how it evolves post-launch!
Absolutely! It’s exciting to see such strong support from the community. The game’s unique blend of creativity and adventure really sets it apart, and it will be interesting to see how the developers continue to engage with players post-launch.
Absolutely! The game’s unique blend of creativity and adventure really sets it apart from others. Plus, with such a large player base anticipated at launch, it will be fascinating to see how the community shapes the game’s future.