After years of waiting, memes, delays, and more speculation than a crypto subreddit, Hytale finally has a real release date.
Early Access officially launches on January 13, and for the first time, players will be able to jump into Orbis and experience the long-promised adventure, survival systems, and multiplayer gameplay.
In this complete guide, we’ll break down everything we know about the Hytale Early Access release and help you prepare for multiplayer with reliable Hytale server hosting—because let’s be honest, no one wants lag or randoms invading their world.Your content here
It has been a long road to get here. Since Hytale was announced in 2018, players have been refreshing social media like it was a limited-drop sneaker release. But now the wait is almost over.
Hytale Early Access releases on January 13.
This isn’t early concept art, not a leak, not a dev blog hint—it’s the actual date. Players will finally get their first real hands-on experience with one of the most anticipated sandbox RPGs ever created.
Early Access is exactly what it sounds like: a playable version of Hytale that isn’t completely finished, but packed with enough content to finally explore the world, play with friends, and give feedback.
Here’s what players can expect:
You’ll be able to explore Orbis, gather resources, craft items, fight enemies, and start building your base. The tone is very “fantasy Minecraft,” but with more RPG elements and a unique style all its own.
Yes—multiplayer is available during Early Access, which means you and your friends can jump into the same world and explore together.
One of Hytale’s biggest selling points is its world-gen. Expect diverse biomes, layered zones, dungeons, creatures, and environments that feel more alive than most survival sandboxes.
Combat will be available in its early form—enough to let you battle mobs, gather loot, and test the system while the developers refine it.
Modding is a core part of Hytale’s identity, and while it won’t be fully developed yet, players should expect the first wave of modding tools and scripting options.
Yes. Hytale is launching with multiplayer support, which means servers will play a huge role immediately.
Just like Minecraft, players can either self-host or rent their own server from a provider.
But here’s the honest reality:
Self-hosting is fine for a small test world,
…but if you want stability, good performance, mod support, and uptime, hosting through a provider is significantly better.
That’s where Gravel Host comes in.
You know what happens on day one of a release—everyone logs in, thousands of worlds are generated at once, performance tanks, and if you're hosting from your laptop, it might sound like it’s about to take off like a jet engine.
A dedicated Hytale server means:
Our hardware uses Ryzen 9 7950X CPUs and fast NVMe drives so your world doesn’t stutter every time someone joins.
Your server stays online even when your computer doesn’t.
Gravel Host’s custom panel makes setup stupid-easy.
Because trolls are everywhere.
Claim world seeds early, build your realm, and get ahead of the crowd.
If you want to get everything ready before January 13, here’s a quick step-by-step:
New updates will roll out quickly around launch.
Server demand will spike at launch. Providers (including us) expect a surge and will allocate hardware fast.
Get your group organized early so you don’t start behind your friends.
Keep track of which mods you want to try when the tools drop.
If you’re using Gravel Host, your server panel makes configuration easy the moment servers go live.
Hytale Early Access officially releases on January 13.
Yes. Multiplayer is included in Early Access.
Yes, you can self-host or rent a server from a hosting provider like Gravel Host.
Gravel Host provides high-performance hardware, clean control panels, and 24/7 uptime—ideal for Hytale’s launch.
No, Early Access is the first playable version but not the complete final game.
The hype is real this time. Hytale Early Access finally has a set release date—January 13—and players will soon be exploring Orbis, building worlds, fighting mobs, and diving into multiplayer for the first time.
If you want the smoothest possible experience (and a server your friends don’t lag out of), you’ll want reliable hosting ready for launch.
Start your own Hytale server today with Gravel Host.
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