After seven years of anticipation, Hytale is finally coming to players worldwide. The sandbox RPG developed by Hypixel Studios releases early access on January 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET (7:00 AM PT).
The game combines creative building, RPG exploration, and combat, offering a richer experience than typical block-based games. Players will explore dungeons, fight enemies, collect loot, and use advanced building tools in the early access version.
Global Release Times for Hytale Early Access:
- United States: 7:00 AM PT / 10:00 AM ET, January 13
- United Kingdom: 3:00 PM GMT, January 13
- India: 8:30 PM IST, January 13
- Japan: 12:00 AM JST, January 14
- China: 11:00 PM CST, January 13
- Italy: 4:00 PM CET, January 13
- Australia: 2:00 AM AEDT, January 14
- New Zealand: 4:00 AM NZST, January 14
Players can download the Hytale Launcher from the official website. To play, you must pre-purchase the game, as it is not available on any other online game store.
Currently, there is no preload option. When you open the launcher before release, it will show a message: “Hytale is on the way.” The game becomes available to download only at the official release time.
The early access version focuses on core gameplay, including responsive combat, dungeon exploration, looting, advanced building tools, and RPG mechanics. Players’ feedback will help refine the final version of the game.
Fans are now counting down the hours to explore Hytale’s creative and adventurous world on day one.