Hytale Returns on January 13, 2026: Early Access Date and Pre-Order Details Revealed
After years of silence, reworks, and speculation, Hytale finally has a concrete early access release date. The official Hytale channels have confirmed that Hytale Early Access launches on January 13, 2026, marking a huge milestone for both the Hypixel team and the community that has been waiting since the game’s original reveal.
But that’s not all: pre-orders will open on December 13, 2025, giving players the chance to secure their copy one month before early access begins.
Early Access on January 13, 2026
The big news is clear: January 13, 2026 is the day players will finally be able to jump into Hytale’s early access version.
This won’t be a “almost finished” release disguised as early access. The team has explicitly framed it as true early access:
- The game will be incomplete.
- Players should expect bugs, rough edges, and systems that will continue to evolve.
- The goal is to build Hytale together with the community, iterating over time.
In other words, early access is the start of Hytale’s playable journey, not the finish line.
Pre-Orders Open December 13, 2025
If you’re eager to support the project and secure your copy early, you won’t have to wait too long. Pre-orders open on December 13, 2025.
Interestingly, the team has also been very transparent and respectful about pre-orders. They’ve made it clear that no one should feel pressured to pre-purchase. If you’re not comfortable paying before seeing more of the game in action, they actively encourage you to wait. This is a refreshing stance in a market where pre-orders are often heavily pushed.
So the timeline looks like this:
- December 13, 2025 – Pre-orders open.
- January 13, 2026 – Hytale Early Access goes live.
A Long Journey, Nearing Home
The announcement also acknowledges what everyone in the community already knows: Hytale has had a long and complicated journey.
From its explosive first reveal, through years of technical reworks, engine changes, design shifts, and long periods of quiet, many players wondered if the game would ever truly arrive. This new announcement feels like a turning point: for the first time, we have specific dates backed by an official statement and a clear early access strategy.
The message from the team carries a tone of gratitude and closure: they recognize the patience (and impatience!) of the community and frame this upcoming launch as the moment when, after a long road, “we will be home” — finally stepping into Orbis together.
What to Expect From Early Access
While this announcement is focused on dates rather than full feature lists, the description of “true early access” tells us a lot about what to expect:
- Unfinished systems: Some features will be incomplete or missing entirely at launch.
- Bugs and instability: Performance issues, crashes, and balance problems are all on the table.
- Active development: The team is committing to actively improving Hytale over time, using feedback from early players to shape the game.
For long-time followers, this is both a warning and an invitation: early access is for those who want to be part of the process, not just consume a finished product.
Hytale Editions and Pricing
Hytale early access will be available in three editions, all of which go on sale with pre-orders on December 13, 2025. Cosmetics and Discord roles scale with each tier—the higher the edition, the better the rewards.
- Standard Edition – 19.99 USD
Entry-level access to Hytale. Includes full access during early access and at release, base cosmetic rewards, and a starter Discord role marking you as an early player. - Supporter Edition – 34.99 USD
Includes everything in Standard plus extra and higher-quality cosmetic items and an enhanced supporter Discord role, giving you more prestige in the community. - Cursebreaker Founder’s Pack – 69.99 USD
The top tier. Includes everything from Standard and Supporter, the best and most exclusive cosmetic bundle, and a premium founder Discord role that highlights you as one of the highest-tier backers.
What’s Next?
The official message also mentions that more details are coming soon. Over the next weeks and months, we can expect:
- Clarification on editions, pricing, and what each version includes.
- More information about content available at early access launch.
- Likely updates on modding, servers, progression, and long-term support.