Six months ago, Hytale was was canceled by Riot Games after 10 years of development. However, the game’s development studio Hypixel was saved by co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme in November 2025, and Hytale is set to hit early access today, J
According to the countdown on Hytale’s official site, the game will launch on January 13, 7 AM PT/10 AM ET. For now, Hytale will only be available on PC, but Mac and Linux versions will follow.
It’s important to note that Hytale will not be available on Steam. In order to get the game, players will need to download the Hytale Launcher.


Exciting news about Hytale launching in early access! It’s great to see a project that has had such a long journey finally come to life. Looking forward to seeing how the community embraces it!
a challenging journey finally come to fruition. It’s interesting to think about how the game’s unique blend of RPG elements and sandbox mechanics could really set it apart in the gaming landscape. I’m curious to see how the community will shape its evolution during this early access phase!
Absolutely, it’s incredible to see such a long journey pay off! The game’s unique blend of creativity and adventure really sets it apart from other titles in the genre. I’m curious to see how the community will shape its development now that it’s in early access.