Logs are your best allies for troubleshooting Hytale bugs. Whether you are experiencing unexpected crashes, unexplained slowdowns, or simply want to provide detailed information to the support team, knowing where to find these files is essential.
They contain operational messages regarding the client, launcher, and servers, often highlighting errors or crucial information.
Simplest method: Via the Hytale Launcher
The most direct way to locate your log files is by using the official Hytale launcher.
- Open the Hytale Launcher.
- Click on the Settings icon (often a gear) located in the top corner.
- In the Directory section, you will find a button labeled Open Directory. Click it to access the Hytale game installation folder directly.
- Inside this folder, locate the subfolder named
logs. Open it. - The most recent files are usually the ones you need. You can copy or drag and drop the relevant log file to share it.
Direct log file locations
If you prefer direct access or are having trouble with the launcher, here are the standard paths for different operating systems and log types (Hytale launcher, client, and server).
Hytale launcher logs
Launcher files are important if the issue occurs before the game even starts.
| Operating System | Path |
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Hytale\hytale-launcher.log |
| macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/Hytale/hytale-launcher.log |
| Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Hytale or ~/.local/share/Hytale/hytale-launcher.log |
Hytale client logs
These logs record the activity of the game itself, which is useful for in-game issues.
| Operating System | Path |
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Hytale\UserData\logs |
| macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/Hytale/UserData/Logs |
| Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Hytale/UserData/logs or ~/.local/share/Hytale/UserData/logs |
Hytale server logs
If you host your own Hytale server, these files are crucial for diagnosing server-specific issues.
| Operating System | Path |
| Windows | %APPDATA%\Hytale\UserData\Saves\[world_name]\logs |
| macOS | ~/Library/Application Support/Hytale/UserData/Saves/[world_name]/logs |
| Linux | $XDG_DATA_HOME/Hytale/UserData/Saves/[world_name]/logs or ~/.local/share/Hytale/UserData/Saves/[world_name]/logs |
Note: Replace
[world_name]with the name of your game world.
What do these files contain?
These text files store a chronological record of events occurring during the program’s execution.
- You will find messages indicating general information, warnings, or critical errors.
- Carefully reviewing these entries can often provide insight into the root cause of an issue.
- Messages are frequently categorized by severity level, allowing you to quickly identify important details.