Welcome to the central hub for all Hytale updates. Following the legendary “Hytale is Saved” announcement in November 2025 and the massive Early Access launch on January 13, 2026, the game is evolving faster than ever. Hypixel Studios is now independent again, and the development is focused on the community’s feedback.
đź”´ Official Update Logs
Looking for the full, detailed technical breakdown of the latest patches?
🗓️ February 2026 Roadmap: What’s Coming Next?
The team just confirmed a massive content drop for late February. Here are the key features being added to the Orbis sandbox:
- Fire & Flamethrowers: A complete overhaul of fire spread mechanics. Watch out, Zone 4 is about to get a lot hotter.
- The Taming System: You can finally tame and ride more than just horses. Dinosaurs are officially mountable!
- Naval Update: Functional boats are arriving for ocean exploration and fishing.
- Social Hubs: The first iteration of the in-game Server Browser and Friend Lists.
🛠️ Recent Patch Highlights (January 2026)
Since the launch, two major updates have already hit the servers:
- Update 1 (Jan 17): Added the first dinosaurs to Zone 4 and improved the backpack crafting system.
- Update 2 (Jan 24): The Necromancy Update. New grimoires, a mining overhaul, and expanded avatar customization.
- Hotfixes: Stability patches for NVIDIA users and fix for the infamous “Bucket Crash.”
âť“ FAQ: Hytale Development in 2026
Is Hytale still owned by Riot Games? No. As of November 2025, Hytale is 100% owned by its original founders (Hypixel Studios). They reacquired the rights to ensure the game stayed true to its 2018 vision.
How do I download the latest update? Updates are handled automatically via the Hytale Launcher. Make sure to restart your client to pull the latest version of Orbis.
Where can I find the full patch history? All logs, from the legacy build revival to the latest hotfix, are archived in our News Section.