Hytale was once a famed title that many gamers were highly anticipating, and even more so when Riot Games acquired the studio back in 2020.
Now, five years have passed, and through some development turmoil, Hytale has gone back to being independent, and we're going to run over what we know about the game in terms of playstyle compared to Minecraft.
Here's what we know.
Is Hytale A Separate Game From Minecraft? Answered and Explained
Hytale was originally set to be released back in 2021, just a year shy of when Riot purchased the company whose game at the time had over 2.5 million registrants.
Now, the game will be released to the public in a version a few years old, but the team at Hypixel has already said they'll be consistently updating the game to make up for lost time over the years.
One of the biggest lures around the game is that it is indeed a separate stand-alone title from Minecraft, with its own dedicated development team behind it.
The game has been described by Hypixel as:
Set out on an adventure built for both creation and play. Hytale blends the freedom of a sandbox with the momentum of an RPG: explore a procedurally generated world full of dungeons, secrets, and a variety of creatures, then shape it block by block. Our Early Access release focuses on polished core systems - exploration, responsive combat, and robust building - alongside creator‑first tools for making your own content, crafting minigames, and running community servers. Jump in, make your mark, and help us grow this world together!
