{"id":79984,"date":"2025-06-05T01:54:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T01:54:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/?p=79984"},"modified":"2025-06-05T01:54:22","modified_gmt":"2025-06-05T01:54:22","slug":"does-hypixel-still-own-hytale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-hypixel-still-own-hytale\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Hypixel still own Hytale?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_67_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-hypixel-still-own-hytale\/#Does_Hypixel_still_own_Hytale\" title=\"Does Hypixel still own Hytale?\">Does Hypixel still own Hytale?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-hypixel-still-own-hytale\/#Introduction_to_Hytale_and_Hypixel\" title=\"Introduction to Hytale and Hypixel\">Introduction to Hytale and Hypixel<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-hypixel-still-own-hytale\/#Background_Information\" title=\"Background Information\">Background Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-hypixel-still-own-hytale\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-hypixel-still-own-hytale\/#General_Questions\" title=\"General Questions\">General Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-hypixel-still-own-hytale\/#Ownership_and_Development\" title=\"Ownership and Development\">Ownership and Development<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-hypixel-still-own-hytale\/#Game_Development_and_Release\" title=\"Game Development and Release\">Game Development and Release<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-hypixel-still-own-hytale\/#Technical_and_Security_Aspects\" title=\"Technical and Security Aspects\">Technical and Security Aspects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gameslearningsociety.org\/wiki\/does-hypixel-still-own-hytale\/#Miscellaneous\" title=\"Miscellaneous\">Miscellaneous<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Hypixel_still_own_Hytale\"><\/span>Does Hypixel still own Hytale?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Hypixel Studios, the developer of <strong>Hytale<\/strong>, is no longer independently owned by its founders, as it was <strong>acquired by Riot Games<\/strong> in 2020, which means <strong>Riot Games<\/strong> now owns <strong>Hytale<\/strong>. <strong>Hypixel Studios<\/strong> continues to operate independently, leveraging <strong>Riot Games&#8217;<\/strong> expertise, <strong>technology<\/strong>, and <strong>resources<\/strong> to support the development of <strong>Hytale<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_to_Hytale_and_Hypixel\"><\/span>Introduction to Hytale and Hypixel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Background_Information\"><\/span>Background Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Hytale<\/strong> is an <strong>upcoming sandbox game<\/strong> being developed by <strong>Hypixel Studios<\/strong>, with production beginning in 2015 by developers from the <strong>Minecraft multiplayer server Hypixel<\/strong> and funded by <strong>Riot Games<\/strong>. The game aims to provide a unique gaming experience, distinct from <strong>Minecraft<\/strong>, despite being heavily inspired by it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Questions\"><\/span>General Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>What is Hytale?<\/strong>: <strong>Hytale<\/strong> is an <strong>open-world sandbox RPG<\/strong> that is heavily inspired by <strong>Minecraft<\/strong>, with blocky graphics and an emphasis on unlimited gameplay, but offers a distinct gaming experience with deep adventure and minigames.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Hytale a copy of Minecraft?<\/strong>: No, <strong>Hytale<\/strong> is not a copy of <strong>Minecraft<\/strong>, although it shares some similarities, such as blocky graphics and an emphasis on unlimited gameplay.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Will Hytale replace Minecraft?<\/strong>: No, <strong>Hytale<\/strong> is not intended to replace <strong>Minecraft<\/strong>, but rather to provide a new gaming experience for fans of the <strong>block game genre<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who is the primary antagonist of Hytale?<\/strong>: <strong>Varyn<\/strong> is the primary antagonist of the <strong>Hytale universe<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ownership_and_Development\"><\/span>Ownership and Development<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Who owns Hypixel now?<\/strong>: <strong>Hypixel Studios<\/strong> was acquired by <strong>Riot Games<\/strong> in 2020, which means <strong>Riot Games<\/strong> now owns <strong>Hytale<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Did Hypixel get sold?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Hypixel Studios<\/strong> was sold to <strong>Riot Games<\/strong> in 2020, and the studio continues to operate independently.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Who bought Hytale?<\/strong>: <strong>Riot Games<\/strong> bought <strong>Hytale<\/strong> as part of its acquisition of <strong>Hypixel Studios<\/strong> in 2020.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Why did Riot buy Hypixel?<\/strong>: <strong>Riot Games<\/strong> acquired <strong>Hypixel Studios<\/strong> to support the development of <strong>Hytale<\/strong>, which aligns with the company&#8217;s goal of delivering groundbreaking gaming experiences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Game_Development_and_Release\"><\/span>Game Development and Release<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"9\">\n<li><strong>What is happening with Hytale?<\/strong>: <strong>Hytale<\/strong> is still in development, and the release date has been pushed to 2024 or later, as announced in the Summer 2022 Development Update.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Will Hytale come out in 2024?<\/strong>: The game is still in development, and while there is no official release date, it is suspected to release sometime during or after 2024.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Hytale still coming out?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Hytale<\/strong> has not been cancelled, and the development team is working towards its release.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Technical_and_Security_Aspects\"><\/span>Technical and Security Aspects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"12\">\n<li><strong>Is Hytale coded in Java?<\/strong>: No, <strong>Hytale<\/strong> is written in <strong>C++<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Will Hytale be multiplayer?<\/strong>: Yes, <strong>Hytale<\/strong> is built for competitive play, with anti-cheat measures in place to ensure fair and fun multiplayer experiences.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Is Hypixel safe now?<\/strong>: Yes, the <strong>log4j issue<\/strong> has been fixed, and it is safe to play on any version.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Miscellaneous\"><\/span>Miscellaneous<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"15\">\n<li><strong>Is Hypixel blocked in China?<\/strong>: While <strong>Hypixel<\/strong> is not blocked in China, players in China often experience high ping, making it difficult to play on the server without using a <strong>VPN<\/strong> and <strong>IP accelerator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Does Hypixel still own Hytale? Hypixel Studios, the developer of Hytale, is no longer independently owned by its founders, as it was acquired by Riot Games in 2020, which means Riot Games now owns Hytale. Hypixel Studios continues to operate independently, leveraging Riot Games&#8217; expertise, technology, and resources to support the development of Hytale. 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