Minecraft-Inspired Game Hytale Secures Next 2 Years of Development Costs

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Okay, so things are looking really good for Hytale now! The developers just announced they’ve got funding secured for the game’s future, which is a huge relief. Honestly, after some worries recently, this is awesome news and means we’ll actually keep getting updates and improvements. I’m really excited to see where they take it now!

If you haven’t heard of it, Hytale is a game similar to Minecraft that originated from the popular Minecraft server, Hypixel. Development started in 2015, and fans of both Hypixel and Minecraft were eager to see what Hytale would offer. While the game faced some challenges during its creation, things are now looking bright for its future.

Hytale Takes One Step to Fulfilling a Promise

Simon Collins-Laflamme, the creator of Hypixel, recently shared exciting news for gamers: the game’s development is fully funded for the first two years. He also reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the game for ten years – a welcome announcement for fans of Minecraft, which has received consistent updates and growth since 2009. Remarkably, this initial funding comes entirely from pre-orders of Hytale, demonstrating the strong support from the game’s community.

Simon announced not only that the game is receiving funding, but also that the development team now has around 50 people. The game is almost ready for players, with an official launch date of January 13, 2026, though it’s still unknown how it will be received.

Hytale is a Rare Comeback Tale

In a year marked by many game cancellations and studio closures, Hytale stood out – and almost fell victim to the same fate. 2025 saw major titles like Perfect Dark, Black Panther, and Kingdom Hearts: Missing-Link all get scrapped, and several development studios, including Monolith Productions, were shut down or faced layoffs. After ten years in development, Hytale initially seemed destined for cancellation as well, with Riot Games announcing both the game’s end and the studio’s closure.

Understandably, fans were very disappointed when the game was cancelled, and many signed petitions hoping Riot Games would reconsider. Even the creator of the popular indie game Stardew Valley publicly offered to help, saying he’d be willing to contribute if Riot needed assistance. Ultimately, though, his help wasn’t needed.

It’s unusual for fans to successfully revive a canceled game, but that’s exactly what happened with Hytale. After the game was initially dropped, Simon announced he was working to buy back the rights. By November, he’d succeeded, and now Hytale is officially launching into early access on January 13th.

The game’s return has clearly thrilled fans, as evidenced by the strong financial support received through pre-orders. Many players were concerned that the years of work on Hytale would be lost if the game wasn’t released, and they’re happy to see it finally coming to fruition. The developers are likely relieved and encouraged by the community’s enthusiastic response and willingness to purchase the game.

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2026-01-13 06:09