Following its massive Early Access launch, Hytale has received its first substantial content update. Released on January 17th, 2026, Update 1 focuses on expanding the endgame experience and refining core gameplay loops.
🦖 World Expansion: Zone 4 Underworld
Adventurers can now go deeper into the Devastated Lands (Zone 4), the volcanic islands found in the open ocean.
- Dinosaurs : New dinosaur NPCs have been introduced in a hidden underworld beneath Zone 4.
- Adamantite Ore : Players can now harvest Adamantite in these depths to craft powerful endgame gear.
- Environmental Polish : Improved atmospheric effects in Devastated Lands sewers and volcanic areas.
⚔️ Combat Refinements & Creature Balance
Combat feels tighter with several adjustments to hit detection and logic.
- Reliable Melee : Attacks now feature better line-of-sight checks and more consistent hit registration.
- Elemental Immunities : Fire-themed creatures are now immune to fire damage (though they may still catch fire visually).
- Passive Wildlife : Predators like Foxes will no longer engage players unless provoked first.
- NPC Resistance : Many NPCs now have proper knockback resistance.
🛠️ Quality of Life & Crafting
Small but impactful changes have been made to the daily grind.
- Torch Placement : You can now easily place torches by right-clicking while holding them in your off-hand.
- Workbench Efficiency : Workbenches now pull materials from nearby chests with a 2x larger radius.
- Backpack Crafting : These are now easier and cheaper to create for early-game players.
- Schedules : You can now go to sleep as early as 7:30 PM.
đź’» Technical & Audio Updates
- Rewarding Audio : Mining sounds have been updated with layered effects to feel more satisfying.
- Network Stability : Implementation of BBR congestion control for QUIC to handle server lag spikes more effectively.
- Visual Polish : Updated particles for health potions, ore breaking, and eating.