Overview
- The sandbox RPG entered Early Access on January 13, 2026 on Windows PC via the Hytale Launcher, with no Steam release and macOS/Linux support planned later.
- Twitch viewership exceeded 420,000 on launch day and has remained above 100,000 since, signaling sustained attention.
- Founder Simon Collins-Laflamme reported a 2.8 million peak concurrent player count, though independent verification is limited.
- Early crashes and login queues received quick hotfixes, and the team is prioritizing polish, official minigames, social features, and the transition to World Gen V2.
- Pre-purchases reportedly secured two years of funding, day-one sales reached the millions across editions, and pricing starts around $20.