Overview

• Hytale’s development was officially canceled on June 23, 2025, ending a project that began in 2015 and was unveiled with a 2018 trailer viewed over 60 million times.
• CEO Aaron “Noxy” Donaghey said the team’s technical ambitions and rising industry standards outpaced their progress even after a major engine reboot.
• Hypixel Studios will wind down operations over the next few months, with development ending immediately following the cancellation announcement.
• Riot Games, which acquired Hypixel Studios in 2020, is supporting employees with job placement resources after exploring external investment options to keep Hytale alive.
• The Hypixel Minecraft server operates independently from the studio and will continue running uninterrupted.