Hytale has released its big Update 2, with players able to jump into the fun right now and enjoy a bunch of new content. The new Hytale update includes tons of new customization options, a new item that allows players to cast a necromancy spell on skeletal minions, and more.
Hytale's journey to release was incredibly turbulent. The game began life as a Minecraft server in 2015 before being developed for a full release. After years in development, it was canceled by Riot Games in mid-2025, before original Hypixel Studios founder Simon Collins-Laflamme purchased the game back from the studio. It was launched into early access on January 13, 2026, and immediately found a massive audience. Hytale has already secured the funding for the next few years of development thanks to its initial success, but developer Hypixel Studios isn't resting on its laurels. It has already released two big updates, not even two weeks after its initial release, with plenty more to come in the coming months.
Hytale’s future plans center around expanding its RPG systems instead of adding Minecraft’s deepest mechanic, and I’m totally fine with that.
Hytale's Update 2 patch notes were revealed a few days...
