In June, Hypixel and its father or mother firm, Riot Video games, introduced that the Minecraft-inspired journey recreation Hytale was canceled after 10 years of growth. At the moment, Hypixel was set to be shuttered as properly. However now, the founders of Hypixel have rescued the studio with plans to lastly carry Hytale into early entry.
Hypixel co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme introduced the information on social media that his studio has repurchased the rights for Hytale from Riot Video games and plans to launch it as quickly as potential. Nonetheless, he cautioned followers to mood their expectations as the sport stays unpolished. Whereas Collins-Laflamme acknowledged that “there’s lots of work to be accomplished,” he added that there will likely be, “No extra ready. You may get to play it, tough edges and all. It will not be excellent on day one. My hope is that collectively, we’ll form it into one thing actually particular.”
We did it. Hytale is saved. Now we have acquired Hytale from Riot Video games.
— Simon (@Simon_Hypixel) November 17, 2025
In a prolonged publish on Hytale’s official site, Collins-Laflamme famous that he and his Hypixel co-founder Philippe Touchette are co-funding the resurrected Hytale, with Kevin Carstens because the technical lead and Patrick Derbic because the administration lead. Additionally they introduced that 30 builders who beforehand labored on Hytale have been employed to return.
Collins-Laflamme additionally revealed that the crew is dropping the present Cross-platform Engine construct of Hytale as a result of it “is considerably behind when it comes to gameplay” and it could take years to achieve early entry. As a substitute, the crew is reverting again to The Legacy Engine construct, which is four-years previous and considerably additional alongside.
Early entry is anticipated to “final no less than a number of years,” because the crew does not wish to rush it via growth. Exploration Mode, Inventive Mode, and modding will likely be accessible on the launch of early entry. Nonetheless, minigames and Journey Mode will likely be saved for a later date. The Hypixel founders added that they’re dedicated to funding this undertaking for 10 years, and they’re totally impartial with no exterior buyers or publishers.