Overview

• Aaron Donaghey announced on June 23 that development on Hytale is ending immediately and Hypixel Studios will wind down operations in the coming months.
• The Minecraft-inspired sandbox was first unveiled in 2018 and underwent a full engine reboot in 2022 but never met its evolving technical and creative goals.
• Riot Games acquired Hypixel Studios in 2020 and backed the project but was unable to secure further investment to sustain Hytale’s ambitions.
• Riot Games is funding comprehensive severance and career-placement support for the studio’s affected employees.
• The standalone Hypixel Minecraft server, operated separately from the studio, will continue running without interruption.