Overview
- Hypixel announced Hytale will enter early access on January 13, 2026, with the team emphasizing it as a true work-in-progress.
- Pre-orders open December 13, 2025, and the developer urges players to skip pre-purchasing if they are not comfortable with bugs and missing features.
- Following the reacquisition from Riot Games, the studio reverted to an earlier build and engine to ship sooner, saying the newer version was years from playable early access.
- Destructoid reports a $19.99 base price with optional supporter editions, reflecting the team’s push for a low entry cost.
- Rock Paper Shotgun quotes Simon Collins-Laflamme saying the first impression will be rough, though modding and creative tools are usable on day one and the team numbers around 50.