Hytale Mod Enables Minecraft Play and Cross-Play Features

Hytale now supports Minecraft play and cross-play mods, expanding potential. Released 2023-01-13, with 5.6 million downloads so far.

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21 Jan 2026

Hytale, released on 2023-01-13, now supports mods to play Minecraft within its world map and enable cross-play. The mods, developed by 15-year-old Sadat Sahib, are currently in development and promise new interactions.

Key facts

  • Hytale released on 2023-01-13 with robust modding support.
  • 5.6 million mod downloads recorded with over 2,000 mods available.
  • Sadat Sahib created Minecraft and cross-play mods for Hytale.
  • Minecraft Classic 0.30 runs on a custom CPU-based renderer.
  • The mods are unstable and not yet publicly available.

Impact / What’s next

These modding developments highlight Hytale's potential as a modding hub. The initial focus on a strong modding framework has attracted ambitious projects, contributing to a rapid rise in popularity. As modders like Sahib continue to refine their work, the boundary between Minecraft and Hytale may further blur, offering players new immersive experiences.

Modding Hytale for Minecraft Play and Cross-Play