The sandbox RPG Hytale started its Early Access in January 2026 and now presents “Chapter 1”, which brings numerous news and adjustments. But you shouldn’t expect it too soon.
What kind of update is this? Hytale by Hypixel Studios was finally released earlier this year after a tumultuous development history. Now, about six months later, the devs share how the title will continue.
In the official blog, Game Director and Hypixel founder Simon Collins-Laflamme spoke up. “Chapter 1” is the major content update currently in preparation. It is set to bring numerous new contents to the game and adjust already existing features.
Handcrafted dungeons are just the beginning
What does Chapter 1 offer? In the blog, the developers emphasize that Hytale is a sandbox RPG. For this reason, a new handcrafted dungeon will be integrated into the game first. While such dungeons already exist, they were previously procedurally generated.
A goblin boss, which has multiple phases, will also come into play. You will get a first impression of the dungeon in the following video:
What else has been announced? The further contents in Chapter 1 include the following:
- The goblin faction will be reworked and will receive different roles and personalities. New goblin gadgets will also come into play, which can be used, including a glider or rocket boots.
- The world event “Goblin Breach”: Through temporary portals, you can enter an unstable fragment of Orbis, a world that keeps regenerating. The goal is to find loot and defeat enemies.
- New abilities will be added to the combat system and physics, such as when players interact with elements like water.
- The UI will be revised to appear more modern.
- There will be a new mod browser and server browser.
- New cosmetics and mini-games.
- Crafting will be reworked.
This is just an excerpt from all announced updates. You can find a complete overview in the blog post.
When will Chapter 1 be released? It is set to roll out in the next 2-3 months, with some features making their way into the game sooner. Hytale won’t be overhauled overnight, so you’ll have to be patient.
Or as Simon from Hypixel puts it: “To be honest: There aren’t many reasons to return to Hytale and play it right now. We still have a lot of work ahead of us to fully realize the game’s potential, and this is just the beginning of this journey.”
Once Chapter 1 is released, it might be worth visiting the game again. Are you excited about the updates, or are you constantly playing Hytale anyway? Feel free to let us know in the comments. The game made quite a splash at release: The “Minecraft killer” starts much too late and without Steam, yet sells so well that the next two years are secure
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