Hytale Developer Promises to Price the Game “As Aggressively Low As Possible”

Earlier this year, the long-in-development sandbox game Hytale appeared to reach the end of the road. After nearly a decade of work, the project was canceled and the studio behind it, Hypixel, was expected to shut down entirely.

That outcome changed when Hypixel co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme stepped in to revive the company and reacquire the rights to Hytale from Riot Games. Following the purchase, Collins-Laflamme reaffirmed plans to bring the game back with an early-access release, marking a second chance for the Minecraft-inspired project.

Hypixel has now confirmed how much Hytale will cost when it becomes available. The base version of the game will launch at a lower price point, with optional higher-tier editions offering cosmetic bonuses for players who want to further support development.

Collins-Laflamme acknowledged that the pricing strategy represents a significant personal risk. He has committed to funding the studio himself and supporting a growing development team, despite the game still being in an unfinished state and running on an older internal build.

According to Collins-Laflamme, charging more did not feel appropriate given the current state of the project. He emphasized that the goal is to invite as many players as possible into early access, even as development continues and major systems are refined.

The team has also shared updates on Hytale’s modding capabilities, noting that while progress has been made, there is still substantial work ahead before the tools are fully ready for players. Modding has long been considered a core pillar of the game’s design, and its development remains ongoing.

Although Hytale does not yet have a confirmed release date, Collins-Laflamme has suggested that early access is approaching sooner rather than later. For now, the focus remains on stabilizing the build, expanding core features, and gradually shaping the game into the experience originally envisioned.

Hytale’s return places it among a competitive landscape of PC games expected to make an impact in the coming year. As development continues, its success will likely depend on how effectively Hypixel can rebuild momentum and deliver on long-standing expectations.