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Hytale opened its early access today via Hypixel’s own launcher (not Steam yet), offering three buy-in packages from $24 to $84. The studio says sufficient pre-purchases have already secured the next two years of development costs, and the mod scene is thriving on CurseForge as players begin exploring its world.
Hytale's early access has launched with download and login hiccups; the Hypixel team says a patch is coming to fix bugs and auth issues, and advises players to restart the launcher and ensure their system clock is synced while the global distribution rolls out. Some reports also point to Norwegian OS language as a potential cause.
Riot Games canceled the development of Hytale after over a decade, but fans and industry figures like Stardew Valley creator Eric Barone and Hypixel founder Simon Collins-Laflamme have shown interest in potentially reviving the project, though Barone clarifies he's not actively involved.
Hytale, a highly anticipated Minecraft-style game developed by Hypixel Studios with backing from Riot Games, has been canceled after nearly 7 years of development due to technical challenges and unmet ambitions, leading to the studio's shutdown and staff layoffs.
Riot Games is shutting down Hypixel Studios, the developer behind the Minecraft-like game Hytale, after nearly a decade of development, citing technical challenges and delays in delivering the game. Despite the closure, the Hypixel server on Minecraft will continue independently, and the team is receiving support from Riot. The decision reflects the difficulties in realizing the game's ambitious vision.
Hytale, a highly anticipated Minecraft-like sandbox game developed by Hypixel Studios with backing from Riot Games, has been cancelled after ten years of development due to technical challenges and evolving industry standards, leading to the winding down of Hypixel's operations and support for its staff.
Riot Games has shut down Hypixel Studios and ended development of Hytale, citing the inability to meet its ambitious goals despite efforts and a major engine reboot. The decision was made as the project no longer aligned with the evolving vision and industry standards, though Riot provided severance and support to affected staff. Fans are disappointed as the game showed promise with its unique blend of mechanics and visuals.