Hytale resurfaces: Hypixel reclaims the IP and prepares for early access

Months after its cancellation, Hytale is back in action Following an agreement that allows its original creators to regain intellectual property rights, the project's reactivation has been officially announced on the game's channels. confirming that Riot Games is out and that development is being reorganized under the Hypixel umbrella.

The immediate plan involves a early access release It will begin on PC and will rely on community contributions. While no firm dates have been announced, the studio says it will share more details in the coming days. gameplay, screenshots, pricing and roadmapwith the idea of ​​making a move soon and without much fanfare.

Who's in charge at Hytale now, and what's the status of the IP?

The management returns to the hands of Simon Collins-Laflamme and Philippe Touchette, co-founders of Hypixel, who have bought back Hytale and full control of the studio. From the first statement, it is emphasized that Riot is no longer involved at no stage of the project and that the vision returns to its roots.

For this new stage, they have rehired more than 30 developers who worked on the original version, in addition to strengthening technical and operational leadership: Kevin Carstens He takes over technical development and Patrick Derbic coordinates operationsThose responsible commit to finance the game for 10 years And, in fact, Collins-Laflamme went on to to propose putting up to $25 million of his own money to buy back the project.

Why did it stop and what changes from now on

During the previous stage, an attempt was made to migration to a multiplatform engine with the goal of facilitating publication on different consoles and systems. This technical shift, however, disrupted the development pace, because the team was transferring content without progressing enough in new features.

The new direction involves returning to Legacy engine, the original environment with which Hytale is now playable and allows for faster iterationThe downside is clear: The console versions will take longer in arriving, but the studio prefers to prioritize building the base game before dispersing it across multiple platforms.

This is how early access will work: content and priorities

Initially, early access will include sandbox mode, creative mode, and mod support, in addition to official tools for content creation and the possibility of set up private serversThe idea is to give the community room to experiment from day one.

Key elements such as the adventure and Minigames They will be incorporated later through updates. The initial priority will be to give life to the world, stabilize systems and polish basic mechanics, with development open to bug reports and player feedback.

The study acknowledges that launching a product under development carries risks: First impressions matter. And changing perceptions isn't easy. Even so, they argue that it's the most honest way to build the game alongside their fanbase, progressing in stages instead of waiting for a final, closed version.

Platforms, availability and approach for Europe

The premiere will begin in PC (Windows)and the team will study compatibility with Linux and Mac as the technical foundation is consolidated. The expansion to consoles will be addressed when the project is mature, avoiding overloads and focusing on development in essence.

For players from Spain and the rest of Europe, the proposal comes with a strong emphasis on servers and moddingingredients that often energize local communities and their own events. The roadmap, along with the prices of the editions The early access date will be announced shortly through official channels.

After much back and forth, Hytale returns with a more practical approach: Original equipment in control, a working engine, and early access Focused on building the foundation before scaling up, Hypixel is committed to a sustained and transparent development process that, if achieved, should restore the project's momentum, making it one of the most popular sandbox games of recent years.