The Alterverses are at the heart of Hytale ‘s lore : a set of parallel worlds from which the avatars (the players) originate.
In summary:
- A set of parallel dimensions forming the Hytale multiverse
- Origin of Avatars (changing beings embodied by the players)
- The arrival on Orbis is the result of a cosmic event.
- A narrative foundation allowing for customization, variety, and expansion of the game
The known Alterverses
Five worlds were shown through official concept art.
Only Orbis is confirmed as a playable world.
Orbis — Main World
Features :
- Main world of Adventure mode
- Rich and varied, with themed areas
- Great diversity of biomes, fauna and structures
Confirmed areas:
- Emerald Grove: forests, Kweebec villages
- Howling Sands: desert, ancient ruins
- Borea: snow-covered mountains
- Devastated Lands: corrupted lands linked to Varyn
Numdrassl
- Huge stone columns
- Hanging vegetation
- Mystical, ancient-world atmosphere
Nexus
- Rocky and fractured world
- Predominant purple hue
- No visible signs of life
Tor’Balyn
- Broken and red grounds
- Fragmented reliefs
- Appearance of a ravaged world
Karpak
- Central spiral structure
- Steep terrain
- Original and unique aesthetic
What are the Alterverses for?
Main roles:
- Provide a coherent explanation for the diversity of Avatars
- To provide a framework for expanding the game in the future
- Supporting the creation of custom worlds and modded servers
- Introduce new areas, bosses, dimensions, or mechanics
Possible (but not confirmed) scenarios:
- Explorable worlds in future updates
- Dimensions dedicated to scripted events
- Major extensions adding new environments
- Dedicated spaces for community servers