The developers realized they were not in control of their project and decided to make their own stand-alone game. The idea for Hytale arose due to EULA changes by Mojang in 2014 which blocked servers from having microtransactions that affected gameplay, leading to an 85% drop in the Hypixel server's revenue. Development of Hytale started in early 2015. Directed by Aaron Donaghey, the Northern Ireland-based studio consists of over forty employees who split off from Hypixel Inc., the company behind the development of the Hypixel server in Minecraft. Originally the client was being developed in C# with the server technology in Java, but in 2022 they announced that they'd started rewriting the engine (both client and server) in C++ to enable them to more easily release the game across-platforms and also for the performance benefits. Hytale is being developed by Hypixel Studios for PC, consoles, and mobile devices. The game will feature both official and community-run servers with the ability to implement custom features and minigames including player versus player (PvP) games. It will feature a scripting system that allows players to create and execute code in-game, as well as a web-based 3D modeling, texturing, and animation toolkit based on CraftStudio which players can use to create custom assets for the game. Hytale will feature block-based construction and includes many different world editing and cinematic tools players can use in-game. This mode will feature RPG-styled combat and include dynamic boss encounters and dungeon exploration. Hytale includes several procedurally-generated areas of the world known as "zones", made up of many biomes and mobs. Players will be able to build and share mods and custom content using a set of browser-based and in-game tools. Players can participate in minigames similar to those found on the Hypixel server. Hytale features a procedurally-generated fantasy world composed of blocks of numerous shapes arranged in a three-dimensional grid, featuring different biomes, creatures, and dungeons. The developers are aiming to release the game on PC, consoles and mobile devices. Production began in 2015 by developers from the Minecraft multiplayer server Hypixel with funding from Riot Games, who later bought the studio in 2020. Per the company, Hytale will feature an "open-world adventure mode featuring combat, crafting and construction for both solo players and groups" plus online minigames and tools for block-based construction, in-game scripting and moviemaking.Hytale is an upcoming sandbox game by Hypixel Studios. As development kicks into high gear, we'll benefit from Riot's resources, expertise, and experience while maintaining the operational independence that has enabled our success so far."Īccording to Riot Games, Hypixel Studios will open a permanent office in Derry, Northern Ireland, with 20 positions to be added. "Since our first meetings with Riot leadership long before their initial investment, we've found in Riot a partner with a similar commitment to empowering players. "We look forward to supporting Hypixel Studios' journey through the development process, helping them grow, and learning from them as well."Īaron "Noxy" Donaghey, the newly appointed CEO of Hypixel Studios, added in a statement, "We've been blown away by players' response to Hytale, and Riot is the right partner to help us deliver a game that can live up to players' expectations. Now, as they prepare to enter the next chapter, we're thrilled to take our partnership to the next level through this acquisition. "Over the last 18 months, we've been fortunate to advise Hypixel Studios as they build toward their vision for evolving a game genre that reaches an incredibly diverse range of players around the globe. Riot Games president Dylan Jadeja said in a statement, "We've known the team behind Hypixel Studios for several years, and from the start they've been the kind of visionaries that we aspire to support a passionate studio committed to delivering a groundbreaking, genre-defining experience for players. Riot Games had been one of the investors that helped Hypixel Studios get started in 2018. Hypixel Studios is developing Hytale, a Minecraft-like sandbox adventure game that is aiming for a 2021 release. Riot Games, the maker of League of Legends and Valorant, announced the acquisition of Hypixel Studios on Thursday.
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