According to executive producer Patrick Derbic, Hypixel decided to initially release Hytale through its own dedicated launcher to maintain close communication with its existing player base and community. Derbic explained that launching on Steam immediately could have led to a rush of initial, potentially negative, feedback that might have steered the game in the wrong direction.
The development team shared on X that player and community safety is their main concern. They’ve already rewarded bug hunters and are actively addressing issues as they’re reported.
Hytale’s initial early access version will be available only on PC, according to Hytale executive director Patrick Derbic. Console versions are planned for the future. Right now, the game can only be played through its dedicated launcher, not on Steam.
The next update, called No Rest For the Wicked Together, launches January 22nd. The latest trailer highlights that you can make progress in co-op worlds even without a host player being online, along with improvements to combat, enemy AI, and changes to how vendors work.
Starting January 20th, PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members will have access to both Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth and Darkest Dungeon II on PS4 and PS5. For more information about these games, check out Sony’s official PlayStation Plus announcement.
Codes can give you extra cash and experience points, which helps you unlock improvements faster and makes it easier to progress when the game gets challenging. Here’s a list of current Balthazar codes and how to use them for a little boost when you need it.
Look, as a gamer and movie fan, I gotta say, using your phone during a movie in the theater is just the worst. Seriously, nobody wants a bright screen messing up their view when they’re trying to get into a good film, whether it’s a Marvel blockbuster or something up for an Oscar. It’s super distracting and ruins the experience for everyone.
So, I’ve been hearing about Project 11 – it’s been in the works since 2019, and they’re building it with Unreal Engine 5, which is awesome. But apparently, things haven’t been smooth sailing. It sounds like the game has hit some major roadblocks. To make matters worse, the company behind it, Embracer Group, cancelled a Deus Ex game earlier this year and had to lay off almost 100 people at Eidos Montreal. And it didn’t stop there – another 75 people lost their jobs at the studio last year. It’s a pretty rough situation, honestly, and makes me a little worried about the future of the game.
In the initial months after acquiring Hytale from Riot in November 2025, the Hypixel team will be releasing updates rapidly to fix the most pressing issues. They’ve been working hard to get Hytale launched since the purchase eight weeks ago, but haven’t had time to address every bug or problem yet.
Pitt’s critically acclaimed first season was a standout TV show in 2025. It realistically depicted the intense, 15-hour shifts faced by staff in a typical American emergency room.