Hey, Daily Quest readers! In an era where game cancellations feel like a daily occurrence, we finally have a miracle story to celebrate. Hytale, the block-based RPG that was nearly left for dead just months ago, has officially launched into PC Early Access today, January 13, 2026.
The news gets even better: Hypixel Studios founder Simon Collins-Laflamme announced yesterday that thanks to an overwhelming wave of pre-orders, the game has already secured its first two years of development costs.
The Great Rescue: How Hytale Survived 2025
For those who missed the drama, Hytale’s journey has been a rollercoaster. After being acquired by Riot Games in 2020, the project eventually stalled and was cancelled in late 2025. It looked like ten years of work was going to vanish—until the original founders stepped in.
The Buyback: In November 2025, Simon and his team successfully reacquired the IP rights from Riot Games.
Back to Basics: The team scrapped the complex "engine rewrite" that had caused delays and returned to the original, polished legacy build seen in the viral 2018 trailer.
The "Personal Promise": Simon has committed to a ten-year support plan, funded by his own personal investment and the community's support.
Launch Day Intel: What You Need to Know
Hytale is launching with a "true" Early Access label, meaning players should expect some bugs and rough edges as the team polishes the experience.
Global Launch: Servers went live today at 3:00 PM UTC.
The Launcher: Hytale is not on Steam. To avoid the "review bomb" culture of early builds, it is available exclusively via the Hytale Launcher on their official website.
Player Forecast: The studio is bracing for over one million players on day one—so expect some server jitters!
Pricing Tiers:
Standard Edition ($24): Core game + cosmetic sets.
Supporter Edition ($42): Adds extra capes and "Featherbound" gear.
Cursebreaker Founder’s Edition ($84): The ultimate pack with exclusive capes and "Voidbearer" sets.
Hytale vs. The Industry "Grave"
While 2025 saw the tragic cancellation of high-profile titles like Perfect Dark and the closure of studios like Monolith Productions, Hytale’s survival is a rare win for indie-led passion projects.
| Metric | Hytale (Launch Day) | Status |
| Development Team | ~50 members | Re-hired after the Riot shutdown |
| Funding Status | Secured until 2028 | Fully funded by community pre-orders |
| Long-term Vision | 10-Year Roadmap | Focused on RPG adventure & modding |
| Platforms | PC (Windows, Linux, Mac) | Native Linux support via Flatpak |
Final Drop: A New Era for Sandbox RPGs?
"Hytale is saved. We are almost home," Simon shared on X. The game combines the creative freedom of Minecraft with the structure of an RPG, and with the "original vision" back in the driver's seat, the future looks incredibly bright.
What’s your take, Quest squad? Did you grab a Founder’s Edition, or are you waiting to see if the servers hold up? Drop your first impressions in the comments below!
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