After seven years of development, Hytale has officially launched in early access. While the game is just a barebones version of what it could eventually be, there are still dozens of hours of content currently available to players. This doesn’t even include all of the Hytale mods, which are officially supported by the game at launch.
The developers at Hypixel estimate that over a million players will hop into the early access version of Hytale. However, the game isn’t available on Steam or consoles, so how can you start playing?
How to download Hytale
Similar to Minecraft on PC, Hytale is available to play through its own dedicated game launcher. You can download the game launcher by going to Hytale’s website. It’s compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux.
Once you download the game launcher and open it up on your computer, you’ll be prompted to sign into an existing account or create a new one. Creating a new account takes you back to Hytale’s website, where you can make an account using your email, Discord, or several other apps. After making your account, return to the launcher, sign in, and you’re done with the launcher for now.
How to buy Hytale
With the launcher all set up, you’ll have to actually purchase Hytale. It’s not a free-to-play game, as the development team at Hypixel is an indie studio that relies on game purchases to fund its endeavors.
To buy Hytale, return to the game’s website and select the blue “Pre-Purchase” button at the top-right of the screen. Here, you can select one of three editions for Hytale, all of which have different purchase prices and benefits:
Standard ($19.99)
- Forest Guardian Set
- Voyager Set
- Savanna Scout Set
- Exclusive Standard Cape
Supporter ($34.99)
- Everything included in Standard
- Featherbound Set
- Scavenger Set
- Arctic Scout Set
- Explorer Goggles
- Exclusive Supporter Capes
Cursebreaker ($69.99)
- Everything included in Standard and Supporter
- Hope of Gaia Set
- Void Hero Set
- Pop Star Set
- Voidbearer Set
- Exclusive Cursebreaker Capes
It’s up to you to decide which edition of Hytale makes the most sense for you. With the game being in early access, the developers have stressed that bugs, changes, and unfinished content will be present. However, over time, more content will be added, both officially and through mods, and game patches will come through regularly.
Hytale PC system requirements
Finally, if you’re looking to play Hytale on PC, you want to ensure that your system meets at least the minimum requirements. Below, you can see the official minimum and recommended PC requirements:
Minimum PC Requirements
- OS: Windows 10/11 / Linux x64-architecture (Kernel 6.15) / Apple Silicon with macOS Tahoe (26.0)
- CPU: Intel Core i5-7500 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 / Apple M1
- RAM: 8 GB
- GPU:
- Intel UHD Graphics 620 / AMD Radeon Vega 6 / Apple M1
- NVIDIA GTX 900 Series / AMD Radeon 400 Series / Intel Arc A-Series
- Storage: SSD with 10 GB of free space
Recommended PC Requirements
- OS: Windows 10/11 / Linux x64-architecture (Kernel 6.15) / Apple Silicon with macOS Tahoe (26.0)
- CPU: Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 / Apple M2
- RAM: 16 GB
- GPU:
- Intel Iris Xe Graphics / AMD Radeon 660M / Apple M2
- NVIDIA GTX 900 Series / AMD Radeon 400 Series / Intel Arc A-Series
- Storage: SSD with 20 GB of free space
Essentially, Hytale can likely run on any PC from the last 10-15 years. However, if you plan on adding mods, especially texture mods, you’ll want semi-modern hardware to ensure your game can keep up with the added stress of running those mods.