Hytale Pre-orders Secure Two Years of Development Funding

Hypixel Studios' Hytale pre-orders fund two years of development. Early access available from 2026-01-13.

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minecraftnew.com
12 Jan 2026

Hypixel Studios has confirmed that pre-orders for Hytale have successfully secured two years of development funding. The announcement comes ahead of its early access launch scheduled for 2026-01-13.

Key facts

  • Hytale's pre-orders will fund development until 2028.
  • Riot Games previously invested in Hytale before withdrawing.
  • Hypixel Studios is selling early access exclusively on its website.
  • Prices are set at $23.99 for Standard, $41.99 for Supporter, and $83.99 for Founder's editions.

Impact / What’s next

The influx of pre-order revenue provides stability for Hypixel Studios and builds a solid foundation for Hytale's development. Despite Riot Games' withdrawal, the commitment and funding show a strong future outlook for the company. Players interested in accessing the game during its early access phase can do so starting 2026-01-13, with Hypixel recommending a prior download of the game launcher to ease server load.

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