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Hytale's Rocky Road: From Riot Games to Indie Revival
28 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Hytale is an unfinished, buggy early access game.
- Riot Games previously owned the game but shut down the studio.
- Hypixel Studios regained rights and funding to continue development.
The open-world adventure game Hytale is set for an early access release in January, though developers caution it remains unfinished and buggy. This release marks a significant milestone after a complex development history.
Riot Games initially acquired Hypixel Studios to further develop Hytale. However, after several years, the company reportedly soured on the concept and shut down the studio earlier this year. This decision seemed to signal the end of the game's prospects.
Fortunately, the story took a positive turn. Hypixel Studios successfully secured independent funding, enabling them to repurchase the rights from Riot Games. The studio has since rehired impacted staff and is actively continuing development, showcasing new footage to demonstrate progress.
