The Ultimate Launch Day Checklist: Don't Forget Anything

Hydrale launches in less than 24 hours. Here's your complete checklist to make sure you're ready when the servers open at midnight.

The Ultimate Launch Day Checklist: Don't Forget Anything

The countdown is on. Tomorrow at midnight, Hytale launches. Are you actually ready? Use this checklist to make sure you don’t forget anything important.

The Pre-Launch Tech Checklist

✅ Computer Prep

  • Run Windows Update - Don’t let updates interrupt your launch
  • Update GPU drivers - NVIDIA/AMD have Hytale-ready drivers
  • Clear 25GB+ disk space - The game plus future updates
  • Close unnecessary background apps - Discord and browser are fine
  • Test your internet speed - You need stable broadband

@GamingTechTips at 6:00 PM: “Friendly reminder: Update your GPU drivers NOW, not at 11:59 PM

[Image of Windows Update popup]

Don’t be this person. #HytaleLaunch”

89K likes

✅ Account & Access

  • Verify your Hytale account - Log in and make sure you remember your password
  • Link your Discord - For potential launch bonuses
  • Choose your server region - Know where you’re spawning
  • Pre-load the game - Available at 12:01 AM EST today

✅ Pre-Game Your Game

  • Plan your character appearance - You don’t want to spend 20 minutes deciding at launch
  • Pick your server type - Adventure, Creative, or RP?
  • Coordinate with friends - Which server? Meeting spot?
  • Decide your starting goal - Explorer? Builder? Lore hunter?

The Physical Prep Checklist

✅ Your Setup

  • Comfortable chair - You’ll be here a while
  • Water and snacks - Hydrate, but don’t spill on keyboard
  • Charged phone - For screenshot posting and Discord
  • Headphones - The music is worth it
  • Ambient lighting - Reduce eye strain for long sessions

@HealthyGaming at 8:00 PM: “Launch Day Reminder:

✅ Water bottle nearby ✅ Stretch every hour ✅ Blink occasionally ✅ Remember to eat

We want you enjoying Hytale for years, not just tomorrow! 💚”

67K likes

✅ Entertainment for the Queue

You will be in a queue. Plan accordingly:

  • YouTube playlist ready - Hytale trailers, creator content
  • Discord open - Join the launch party channels
  • Twitch stream on - Official countdown starts at 10 PM
  • Reddit threads open - Live discussion threads will be popping

The Social Coordination Checklist

✅ Friends Setup

  • Group chat created - Coordinate in Discord/WhatsApp
  • Server selected - Everyone needs to be on the same server
  • Meeting point decided - Share a screenshot of coordinates
  • Roles assigned - Who’s gathering? Who’s building? Who’s exploring?

@SquadGoals at 9:00 PM: “Our Hytale launch squad strategy:

@Friend1: Resource gathering @Friend2: Building our base @Friend3: Exploring for cool locations @Me: Getting lost and taking screenshots

We have a good system.”

123K likes

The Content Creation Checklist

✅ If You’re Streaming/Recording

  • OBS configured - Test your settings before launch
  • Stream title ready - Make it catchy
  • Thumbnail prepared - If you’re recording for YouTube
  • Overlay set - Don’t cover the game with too much UI
  • Backup recording - In case stream drops

@StreamSchool at 7:00 PM: “Pro tip for Hytale launch streaming:

Don’t spend 20 minutes in character creation on stream. Have your look planned! Your chat will thank you.

#StreamingTips #Hytale”

45K likes

The “Don’t Forget” Checklist

⚠️ Things People Always Forget

  • To eat actual food - Not just snacks
  • To use the bathroom BEFORE the queue clears - Don’t miss your spawn
  • That your friends have lives too - Some can’t stay up all night
  • To backup your save - When the game actually releases (future you will thank you)
  • To HAVE FUN - This is supposed to be enjoyable!

The Day-of Timeline

6:00 PM - Final Prep

  • Update drivers
  • Pre-load starts
  • Coordinate with friends

9:00 PM - Pre-Party

  • Join Discord voice
  • Watch creator pre-streams
  • Get hyped

10:00 PM - Official Pre-Launch Stream

  • Twitch.tv/Hytale goes live
  • Developer interviews
  • Final countdown begins

11:00 PM - One Hour

  • Make sure you’re at your computer
  • Have launcher open
  • Join queue the second servers open

11:59 PM - FINAL COUNTDOWN

@Hytale: “60… 59… 58…”

Everyone screaming

12:00 AM - LAUNCH

  • Try to log in
  • Join the queue with grace
  • The adventure begins!

The “If Something Goes Wrong” Checklist

🆘 Troubleshooting

If you can’t connect:

  • Check status.hytale.com - Server status page
  • Check @HytaleSupport - Official updates
  • Try different server - Your first choice might be full
  • Be patient - Everyone is trying to connect at once

@HytaleSupport at launch: “We’re working on it! Queues are expected. You WILL get in.

Current status: All systems operational, just popular!

💚”

Reassuring tweets throughout launch night

The Reality Check

What to Actually Expect

Launch day will be:

  • ✅ Chaotic but fun
  • ✅ Long queues but worth it
  • ✅ Confusing at first but you’ll learn
  • ✅ crowded initially but Orbis is HUGE
  • ❌ Perfectly smooth (that’s not realistic)

Your Mantra for Tomorrow

@HytaleCommunity: “Remember:

We’re all new to Orbis. We’re all learning together. We’re all excited.

Be kind. Be patient. Have fun!

💚 #HytaleLaunch”

567K likes, most shared tweet of launch eve

Final Reminder

@Hytale at 10:00 PM: “2 hours.

Make sure you’ve: ✅ Pre-loaded the game ✅ Charged your excitement ✅ Said goodbye to your free time

See you in Orbis! 🌍”

1.2M likes


T-Minus < 24 Hours

You’ve got this. Tomorrow is going to be amazing.

See you in Emerald Grove! 🌳💚