Hytale is an upcoming sandbox video game being developed by Hypixel Studios. Originally created by developers from the popular Minecraft multiplayer server Hypixel, the project began development in 2015 and later received funding and eventual full acquisition by Riot Games in 2020. The game is planned for initial release on Windows and macOS platforms.
The game gained significant notoriety due to its high-profile backing and its origins within the Minecraft community, creating substantial anticipation for its release. However, its development journey took a dramatic turn when it was reportedly canceled in June 2025, seemingly ending the project's long development cycle.
Hytale returned to news headlines in November 2025 when the game's original founders reacquired the project from Riot Games. Multiple gaming publications reported that Simon "hypixel" Collins-Laflamme and other founders purchased the game back, effectively resurrecting the project. According to these reports, the new leadership has committed to a decade of support, promised an early access release in the near future, and stated their intention to return to the original vision for Hytale that initially captivated its community.
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- The Hytale MMO has been reacquired by its founders, destined for early access soon - Massively Overpowered 2025-11-18 04:30 · Massively Overpowered
- "Hytale is saved": Riot sells Hytale back to Hypixel founders, who promise 10 years of support, an early access date soon, and a return to the "original vision" - GamesRadar+ 2025-11-18 04:06 · GamesRadar+
- 'Hytale is saved': Riot sells cancelled game back to original co-founder, who promises to take it 'back to the original vision for Hytale' - PC Gamer 2025-11-18 03:43 · PC Gamer
- Cancelled Minecraft-Like Game Hytale Is Saved; Early Access Release Imminent - ComicBook.com 2025-11-18 03:29 · ComicBook.com
- Hytale Is Back After Being Reacquired By Hypixel Studios - Insider Gaming 2025-11-18 03:19 · Insider Gaming
- "The delay for GTA doesn't change anything": Dev behind very canceled game Hytale thinks it has a better shot of resurrecting and launching before GTA 6 - GamesRadar+ 2025-11-08 16:00 · GamesRadar+
- Hytale’s Cancellation Made Me Ask: Why Is Minecraft So Hard to Copy? - IMDb 2025-08-30 09:22 · IMDb
- After an abrupt cancelation, Riot backed sandbox game Hytale might actually return from the dead - PCGamesN 2025-08-14 15:00 · PCGamesN
- Original Hytale studio founder "in active discussions with Riot Games about acquiring" the Minecraft-inspired survival game after offering "10x what the true market value is" - GamesRadar+ 2025-08-13 15:00 · GamesRadar+
- Original Hytale studio founder "in active discussions with Riot Games about acquiring" the Minecraft-inspired survival game after offering "10x what the true market value is" - Currently.com 2025-08-13 15:00 · Currently.com