Which Server Should You Join? Launch Day Server Guide

With 18 million players expected at launch, which server should you choose? Here's your complete guide to Hytale's launch day servers.

Which Server Should You Join? Launch Day Server Guide

Tomorrow at midnight, Hytale’s servers open. But with millions of players expected, which one should you actually join? Let’s break down your options and help you make the right choice.

Server Types Explained

At launch, you’ll have four main server categories:

Adventure Servers

The full Hytale experience—survival, progression, exploration.

Creative Servers

Unlimited resources, building focus, no survival mechanics.

Community Servers

Custom rules, mods, and unique experiences.

Official RP Servers

Roleplay-focused, in-character interactions, story-driven.

Adventure Servers: Main Launch Options

These are the primary servers where most players will start.

🇺🇸 US-East Adventure Servers

Available at Launch:

  • US-East Adventure 1-5
  • Each server capacity: ~50,000 concurrent players

What to Expect:

  • Queue times: 2-4 hours at launch
  • Peak population: All day and night
  • Player type: Mix of everyone—creators, streamers, casual players
  • Timezone: EST, best for East Coast players

Choose if:

  • You live on the East Coast
  • You want the most active community
  • You don’t mind waiting in queue

@ServerStatus at 9:00 PM: “US-East Adventure 1 projected queue at launch: 3+ hours

US-East Adventure 5 projected queue: 45 minutes

Pro tip: Try the higher-numbered servers first! #HytaleLaunch”

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🇺🇸 US-West Adventure Servers

Available at Launch:

  • US-West Adventure 1-3
  • Server capacity: ~50,000 each

What to Expect:

  • Queue times: 1-2 hours at launch
  • Peak population: High but manageable
  • Player type: West Coast players, Hawai’i, some Asia-Pacific early adopters
  • Timezone: PST, better for West Coast players

Choose if:

  • You live on the West Coast
  • You want slightly shorter queues
  • You want a mix of player types

🇪🇺 EU-Central Adventure Servers

Available at Launch:

  • EU-Central Adventure 1-4
  • Server capacity: ~50,000 each

What to Expect:

  • Queue times: 4-6 hours at launch (sorry Europe!)
  • Peak population: Massive, all day
  • Player type: European players across all time zones
  • Timezone: CET, launches at 6 AM local time (ouch)

Choose if:

  • You live in Europe
  • You can wait until morning to play
  • You want to play with fellow Europeans

@EuropeanGamer at 6:00 PM: “My alarm is set for 5:45 AM.

I will be tired. I will be grumpy.

But I will be in Hytale with my EU friends. 🌍

Worth it.”

456K likes, relatable

🌏 Asia-Pacific Servers

Available at Launch:

  • Asia-Pacific Adventure 1-2
  • Server capacity: ~50,000 each

What to Expect:

  • Queue times: Variable by region
  • Peak population: High during local evenings
  • Player type: Players from Japan, Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia

Choose if:

  • You live in the Asia-Pacific region
  • You want to play during your prime time
  • You want a more international community

Creative Servers

For builders who want unlimited resources and no survival stress.

Available Options

  • US Creative 1-2
  • EU Creative 1
  • Asia Creative 1

What to Expect:

  • Instant join: No queues (mostly)
  • Unlimited resources: Everything unlocked
  • Building focus: Players showcasing creativity immediately
  • Social atmosphere: Relaxed, collaborative

Choose if:

  • You want to build immediately
  • You don’t care about survival progression
  • You want to avoid launch queues
  • You want to see amazing builds from day one

@MasterBuilder at 8:00 PM: “While everyone is fighting queues on Adventure servers, I’ll be on Creative building my first castle.

No stress. No waiting. Just pure creativity.

See you there! 🏰”

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Community Servers: Specialized Experiences

These servers have custom rules and unique communities.

Types Available at Launch

PvP Focused

  • Free-for-all combat
  • Team-based battles
  • Arena matches

Speedrunning

  • For the fastest players
  • Competition leaderboards
  • Meta strategies

Building Competitions

  • Themed building challenges
  • Judged by community
  • Prizes and recognition

Roleplay

  • In-character required
  • Story-driven
  • Immersion focused

@CommunityServerList at 7:00 PM: “LAUNCH DAY COMMUNITY SERVERS:

🗡️ PvP Champions - FFA combat, leaderboards ⚡ Speedrunners United - Race to Zone 6 🏰 Builders Paradise - Creative competitions 🎭 Orbis Roleplay - In-character adventures

Find your people! #HytaleLaunch”

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The “Streamer Server” Phenomenon

At launch, certain servers will become unofficial “streamer servers” where popular creators play.

Known Streamer Plans

StreamerServerTime
DreamUS-East Adventure 112:01 AM
TommyInnitUS-East Adventure 112:05 AM
PopularMMOsUS-East Adventure 212:00 AM
CaptainSparklezUS-West Adventure 112:00 AM
PewDiePieEU-Central Adventure 16 AM local

Should you join them?

Pros:

  • Exciting atmosphere
  • Chance encounters with creators
  • Content to watch

Cons:

  • MASSIVE queues
  • Spawn area chaos
  • Harder to find resources

Verdict: If you want to play, not watch, choose a less popular server.

For Launch Day (First 24 Hours)

Option 1: The Patient Path

  • Choose US-East Adventure 4 or 5
  • Wait 30-60 minutes in queue
  • Join a moderately populated server
  • Enjoy your first hours with less chaos

Option 2: The Early Bird

  • Choose your region’s less popular servers
  • Join immediately at launch
  • Get in first, while queues form elsewhere
  • Have spawn mostly to yourself

Option 3: The Creative Route

  • Join a Creative server
  • No queues, instant building
  • Learn the game mechanics
  • Switch to Adventure later

@LaunchStrategy at 8:30 PM: “My recommendation:

  1. Don’t join US-East Adventure 1 (it will be chaos)
  2. DO join US-East Adventure 5 (30 min queue)
  3. Pre-load your game NOW
  4. Have fun!

You’ll thank me later. 💚”

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Playing with Friends

Coordination Is Key

If you’re playing with friends, you MUST coordinate:

Before Launch:

  1. Agree on server
  2. Agree on meeting location
  3. Share Discord for real-time coordination
  4. Have a backup server in case your first choice is full

Meeting Strategy:

  • Screenshot coordinates when you spawn
  • Share landmark locations
  • Don’t move until everyone arrives

@SquadGoals at 9:00 PM: “Our 6-person squad plan:

Server: US-West Adventure 2 Meet at: The big lake west of spawn (coordinates to come) If full: US-West Adventure 3

We’ve been planning this for 6 months. WE’RE READY.”

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Server-Specific Communities

Each server will develop its own culture over time.

US-East Adventure 1

  • Vibe: Chaotic, high-energy, competitive
  • Famous for: Streamer central, first achievements
  • Best for: Content creators, competitive players

US-East Adventure 3-5

  • Vibe: More relaxed, friendly, community-focused
  • Famous for: Being the smart choice
  • Best for: Regular players who want a balanced experience

Creative Servers

  • Vibe: Collaborative, inspiring, relaxed
  • Famous for: Incredible builds from day one
  • Best for: Builders, creative players

Queue Survival Guide

You will wait in a queue. Here’s how to survive:

Entertainment

  • Have YouTube/Twitch ready
  • Join Discord voice chat
  • Bring snacks
  • Use the bathroom BEFORE you get close to the front

Queue Etiquette

  • Don’t spam the server
  • Don’t rage on Discord
  • Do make friends in queue
  • Do enjoy the hype

@QueueSurvival at 10:00 PM: “PRO TIP: Make friends in the queue chat

I met my future guild in a queue for another game 5 years ago

We’re still friends today!

Queues are community builders in disguise 😄”

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The Final Decision

Quick Reference: Which Server Should You Choose?

You are…Choose…
East Coast, want actionUS-East Adventure 1-3
East Coast, want less chaosUS-East Adventure 4-5
West CoastUS-West Adventure 1-3
EuropeanEU-Central Adventure 2-4
Asia-PacificAsia-Pacific Adventure 1-2
Want to build immediatelyAny Creative server
Want to avoid queuesCreative or higher-numbered servers
Playing with streamer friendsWherever they’re going
Want community focusRP or specialized community servers

Final Server Status

@HytaleServers at 11:00 PM: “FINAL SERVER STATUS (1 hour to launch):

🟢 US-East Adventure 1-5: ONLINE (queued) 🟢 US-West Adventure 1-3: ONLINE (queued) 🟢 EU-Central Adventure 1-4: ONLINE (queued) 🟢 Asia-Pacific Adventure 1-2: ONLINE (queued) 🟢 All Creative servers: ONLINE

All systems ready. Orbis awaits! 🌍”

456K likes


Pick your server. Get in queue.

Orbis is waiting! 💚

@Hytale at 11:59 PM: “Servers open in 60 seconds.

Pick your home. Make your choice.

See you there. 💚”

The final tweet before launch