Developer Hypixel Studios has announced that its upcoming Minecraft-like sandbox RPG Hytale will launch in Early Access on January 13. Players will be able to pre-download the launcher and log in ahead of release. Studio founder Simon Collins-Laflamme also revealed that one million players have purchased the Early Access version, securing development funding for the next two years.
“Pleased to announce that we have officially secured the next two years of development costs through pre-purchases. Combined with my personal commitment of ten years, we are looking very strong for the future,” Collins-Laflamme wrote on Twitter. “Thank you all for the support. Hytale is saved. We are almost home.”
Hytale originated as a Minecraft multiplayer server called Hypixel before evolving into a full-fledged game. Riot Games, the publisher of League of Legends, acquired the studio in 2020. Development was later canceled in June 2025, after which Collins-Laflamme repurchased the Hytale intellectual property from Riot Games and resumed development.
IMPORTANT
We expect over 1 million players on the early access release day for Hytale (January 13). Please download the launcher today and log in now to help us significantly reduce launch-day stress. Let us know if you are having any issues.
Download now:… pic.twitter.com/kiMYIkKmJI
— Simon (@Simon_Hypixel) January 11, 2026
Pleased to announce that we have officially secured the next two years of development costs through pre-purchases. Combined with my personal commitment of ten years, we are looking very strong for the future ❤️
Thank you all for the support.
Hytale is saved.
We are almost home.— Simon (@Simon_Hypixel) January 12, 2026
The game’s details:
What is Hytale?
Set out on an adventure built for both creation and play. Hytale blends the freedom of a sandbox with the momentum of an RPG: explore a procedurally generated world full of dungeons, secrets, and a variety of creatures, then shape it block by block.
Our Early Access release focuses on polished core systems – exploration, responsive combat, and robust building – alongside creator‑first tools for making your own content, crafting minigames, and running community servers.
Jump in, make your mark, and help us grow this world together!
