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January 16, 2026

Minecraft inspired Hytale starts 2026 with a comeback story, becoming the most popular game on Twitch hours after entering Early Access

Hytale was developed by Hypixel Studios, established in 2018 as a spinoff of the Hypixel server. The game features procedurally generated biomes with unique quests and monsters. In 2020, Hypixel Studios partnered with Riot Games, which later acquired the studio. However, in July 2025, Riot Games announced the cancellation of Hytale due to escalating costs. In November 2025, Hypixel Studios regained the rights to the game. Hytale entered Early Access on January 13, 2026, with pre-purchases ensuring development funding for at least two years. Upon release, it peaked at over 420,000 viewers on Twitch, although viewership dropped to just under 100,000 by January 14.

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January 12, 2026

Hytale’s mammoth pre-orders have covered “the next two years of development,” proving the Minecraft challenger is really here to stay

Hytale is set to launch on January 13, 2026, and is expected to attract over one million players on its early access release day, according to Simon Collins-Laflamme, founder of Hypixel Studios. The game's development has been ongoing for over a decade, and its financial backing for the next two years has been secured through pre-sales. After Riot Games discontinued its involvement, Collins-Laflamme resumed development with a focus on community collaboration. He announced that pre-orders have ensured a solid foundation for the project, expressing optimism about Hytale's future.

AppWizard

January 12, 2026

Minecraft-like Hytale has already sold enough to fund the next two years of development, and it’s not even out yet

Hypixel Studios announced that pre-launch sales of Hytale have generated enough revenue to fund the next two years of the game's development. The early access release is scheduled for January 13. Hytale has been in development since 2015 and was previously halted by Riot Games, which acquired Hypixel in 2020. Hypixel co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme acquired the game from Riot at the end of last year. He predicts that Hytale will attract one million players on its release day and encourages players to download the game’s launcher in advance. The game will be available for purchase only through the studio’s website during early access. Hytale offers three purchasing options: the standard edition at .99, the Supporter Edition at .99, and the Founder's Edition at .99, with the latter two editions including exclusive cosmetic outfits and capes.