After years of anticipation, a cancellation and then a revival, Hytale is finally playable: the game launched in early access on January 13, 2026. Backed by a studio that has become independent again, it now receives regular updates, with pre-release builds every week and full releases every 2 to 6 weeks. The server community is already taking shape. Here is how to host your own.
What is Hytale in 2026?
Hytale blends Minecraft-style sandbox exploration, a deeper combat and RPG engine, and a content editor built for creators. Since the early access launch, the team has been rolling out content in chapters, with a first look at Chapter 1 arriving in July 2026. The game is available on PC (Windows, macOS, Linux), with a Steam release and controller support planned for later.
Why a dedicated server rather than your PC?
As with most multiplayer sandbox games, hosting from your own machine means it has to stay on for your friends to play, exposes your personal IP, and depends on your upload connection. Dedicated hosting solves all three at once:
- Persistent world: your players connect whenever they want, even while you sleep.
- Stable performance: high-frequency CPU and SSD/NVMe storage for short loading times.
- Anti-DDoS protection: essential as soon as your address is public.
- Automatic backups: your world and creations stay safe.
What specs for a Hytale server?
The game is young, so requirements evolve with each update, but the guidelines are classic for a sandbox: favor per-core CPU frequency, keep RAM headroom as the number of players and custom content grows, and use fast storage for world generation.
| Use case | Players | Recommended RAM |
|---|---|---|
| With friends | 2 to 5 | 4 GB |
| Small community | 10 to 20 | 8 GB |
| Modded / creative server | 20+ | 12 GB and up |
Install your Hytale server in minutes
With a host, installation happens from a control panel: pick a plan, select Hytale, and the server usually starts in under a minute. You then get the connection address to share with your players. No command line, no ports to open on your router.
Plan ahead for mods and growth
Hytale has always emphasized community-created content. As the modding ecosystem grows, plan for extra RAM and keep an eye on performance after each big update. A good host lets you scale resources in a few clicks, with no painful migration.
Launch your Hytale server with Gamost
Our Hytale plans include SSD, a 1 Gbps network, permanent Anti-DDoS, backups and 24/7 support, from 2.99 EUR/month, with discounts up to -20% on annual billing. Discover the Hytale plans and open your world to the community in under a minute.