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Hypixel Founders Reacquire Hytale From Riot, Early Access Plan Revives Canceled Game

A return to the four-year-old Legacy engine aims to deliver a rough PC build, starting a multi-year, community-led development.

Overview

  • Riot confirmed it sold Hytale back to co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme, restoring full ownership and independent control.
  • More than 30 former developers have rejoined, supported by a 10-year personal funding pledge from Collins-Laflamme and co-founder Philippe Touchette.
  • The team is abandoning the unfinished cross-platform engine and reverting to the Legacy engine to reach players sooner.
  • An early access date and pricing will be announced in the coming days for a Windows PC launch, with other platforms targeted much later.
  • Early access will open with Exploration, Creative, and robust modding, while Adventure Mode and official minigames follow later, with bugs and breaking updates expected.