Hytale’s Early Access Launch Wasn’t Planned — It Was Rescued

[nihalsari]

After nearly eight years of uncertainty, Hytale finally launched in early access on January 13, 2026. First revealed in 2018, the Minecraft-inspired RPG spent years stuck in development limbo, plagued by engine rewrites, broken core systems, and financial instability that left many fans convinced it would never ship.

That it exists at all is something Simon Collins-Laflamme, founder of Hypixel Studios, openly calls a “miracle.” After regaining control of the project in 2025, the team focused on getting Hytale playable rather than perfect — choosing momentum, player feedback, and delivery over endless reinvention.

[madmax]

choosing “playable > perfect” is such a hard call but honestly respect it