Eight Years of Waiting: Tomorrow, It Finally Ends
For nearly a decade, we've waited for Hytale. Tomorrow, the wait ends. A reflection on what this community has endured, and why tomorrow means so much.
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Stay up to date with official announcements, community highlights, development updates, and upcoming events from the world of Hytale.
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.
Launch Day Expectations: What Tomorrow Will Actually Look Like
Tomorrow is finally here. Here's what to realistically expect when Hytale's servers open at midnight—from queues to first steps, to the chaos and joy of launch day.
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.
Twitter Reacts: 24 Hours Until Hytale
The internet is buzzing as Hytale's launch approaches. Here's a collection of the best reactions, memes, and hype from Twitter/X as we count down the final 24 hours.
World Generation V2: A Fundamental Shift for Hytale
Hypixel Studios teases World Generation V2, promising a revolutionary approach to procedural world generation that will 'redefine the block-game genre.'
Biomes of Orbis: Complete Environmental Guide
From temperate forests to frozen wastelands, Hytale's world is filled with diverse biomes. This guide covers every confirmed biome and what makes each unique.
Modeling in Hytale Style: Xael's Complete Guide
Thomas Frick (Xael), Art Director of Hytale, shares the principles and techniques for creating models that match Hytale's distinctive aesthetic. A comprehensive guide for 3D artists.
Trorks: The Mushroom Warriors of Orbis
Everything we know about Trorks, Hytale's iconic mushroom creatures. From their hunting behavior to their society, here's your complete guide to dealing with these dangerous inhabitants of Orbis.
Combat and Weapons: Complete Guide to Fighting in Hytale
From basic swordplay to advanced combat techniques, this guide covers everything we know about combat, weapons, armor, and warfare in the world of Orbis.
Kweebecs: Culture, Society, and How to Befriend Them
Everything we know about Kweebecs, Hytale's iconic plant-people. From their social structure to their aging process, here's your complete guide to Orbis's friendliest faction.
Hytale FAQ: Everything You Need to Know
Patrick 'Lyall' Derbic, Executive Director of Hytale, answers the community's most frequently asked questions about launch, platforms, pricing, modding, and more.
Hytale Hardware Requirements: Complete Guide
Official PC performance and system requirements for Hytale. Learn what hardware you need to run Orbis at various settings and performance targets.
Zone 2: Howling Sands - Complete Guide
Everything we know about the Howling Sands, Hytale's desert zone. From ancient ruins to saber-toothed tigers, here's your complete guide to surviving and thriving in Zone 2.
Creative Mode Deep Dive: Ktar's Complete Tool Showcase
An in-depth look at Hytale's Creative Mode tools revealed by Ktar, the Creative Mode engineer. From Scripted Brushes to Machinima Tools, here's everything you need to know about building in Orbis.
Modding in Hytale: The Complete Guide
Slikey (Kevin Carstens), Technical Director of Hytale, provides an honest assessment of the current modding state and the long-term vision for community creators.
Spring 2025 Development Update: Internal Playtesting Begins
Hypixel Studios announces that internal playtesting has officially begun, with core systems like movement, combat, and crafting now online.
Community Spotlight: Incredible Hytale Creations
Highlighting some of the most amazing fan creations, artwork, and projects from the Hytale community while we wait for the game's release.
Summer 2024: Hytale's Entity Component System Revealed
Hypixel Studios officially reveals Hytale's technical architecture, including the adoption of the Flecs Entity Component System for improved performance and moddability.
Getting Started with Hytale: A New Player's Guide
New to Hytale? Here's everything you need to know before you jump into Orbis, from choosing your character to surviving your first night.
Guide to Orbis: Every Region and What to Expect
From the Central Grasslands where journeys begin to the deep forests of Earthglade, here's our comprehensive guide to the confirmed regions of Hytale's world.
Hytale Mini Games: What to Expect from Hypixel's PvP Legacy
From the team behind the Hypixel server comes a new approach to mini games. Here's what we know about Hytale's multiplayer modes, PvP, and what happens when creators get their hands on the tools.
Orbis: The World and Story of Hytale
From the ruins of ancient civilizations to the faction wars that shaped the planet, here's what we know about the lore, history, and故事 of Hytale's world.
The Long Road to Hytale: A Development History
From a Hypixel server announcement in 2018 to a complete engine reboot in 2024, the story of Hytale's development is one of ambition, setbacks, and an unwillingness to compromise.
How Hytale's Audio Makes the World Feel Alive
From the Fen Stalker's distinct vocalizations to spatial audio for thrown objects, here's what the official blog posts confirm about Hytale's sound design.
Character Customization in Hytale: More Than Skin Deep
From skintone and eye color to layered clothing and facial expressions, here's what the official character customization blog confirms about Hytale's avatar system.
Hytale's Combat System: What We Know So Far
From one-handed swords to daggers and maces, each weapon in Hytale has a unique fighting style with its own rhythm, stance, special attacks, and signature moves. Here's what's confirmed.
Hytale's Modding Tools: Everything We Know
From the official Blockbench plugin to behavior scripting, here's what we know about Hytale's confirmed modding tools and creator infrastructure.
How Hytale's Creature AI Actually Works
From the Combat Action Evaluator to the Fen Stalker's vocalizations, Hytale's creatures are designed with intelligent AI systems. Here's what we know from official sources.
Hytale's Block System Goes Way Beyond Cubes
From slabs and stairs to roof blocks, pillars, and decorative ivy—Hytale's confirmed block varieties from the official building blog give builders far more options than just stacking cubes.
How Hytale's World Generation Actually Works
Orbis isn't just random—it's a carefully crafted procedural generation system. Here's what we know about World Generation V2, regions, and how Hytale creates unique worlds that feel hand-designed.
Inside Hytale's Custom Engine: Why They Built From Scratch
Hytale isn't using Unity or Unreal. Here's why Hypixel Studios rebuilt their engine from the ground up, adopting the Flecs Entity Component System for maximum performance and moddability.
Outlanders: Zone 3's Mysterious Human Faction
Everything we know about the Outlanders, the breakaway human faction that calls the frozen wastes of Borea home. Their culture, architecture, and the secrets they protect.
Designing Monsters for Hytale: Behind the Scenes
A behind-the-scenes look at how Hytale's monsters are designed, from the initial concept to the final terrifying creature that roams the zones of Orbis.
NPC Behavior System: How Orbis Comes Alive
An in-depth look at Hytale's behavior scripting system and how it brings NPCs and creatures to life. From Trork tactics to wildlife ecology.
Building with Blocks: Hytale's Block System Explained
Everything we know about Hytale's unique block technology, from standard blocks to specialized shapes and the building techniques that make Hytale construction special.
Hytale Server Technology: Powering Multiplayer
A technical overview of Hytale's server architecture, how servers work, and what players and server owners need to know about hosting and playing on Hytale servers.