Hytale Pre-Order Tomorrow - December 13 at 10 AM EST

Hytale pre-orders open tomorrow, December 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST. For the first time, Hytale will be funded directly by the community instead of external investors.

Simon Hypixel announced: "For the first time, Hytale will be funded directly by the community. We've got a long road ahead to get Hytale where it needs to be, and soon, you can be part of that journey. Thank you."

Pre-Order Details

When and Where

Time: December 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST
Website: store.hytale.com
Payment System: Tebex payment infrastructure

Edition Pricing

Standard Edition: $19.99

• Base game
• 2 cosmetic sets (Forest Guardian, Voyager)
• Future content additions

Supporter Edition: $34.99

• Everything in Standard
• 3 additional cosmetic sets (Scavenger, Featherbound, Arctic Scout)
• Future content additions

Cursebreaker Edition: $69.99

• Everything in Standard and Supporter
• 3 premium cosmetic sets (Hope of Gaia, Void Hero, Pop Star)
• Future content additions

Username Reservation

Pre-ordering allows you to reserve your username. First-come-first-served for all pre-order customers starting tomorrow at 10 AM EST.

Should You Pre-Order?

Simon Hypixel issued a clear warning: "Once again, please don't pre-purchase or buy the game if you're not comfortable with early access! Support us only if you believe in the long-term plan to make Hytale a great game of its own."

Pre-Order Only If:

You're Comfortable with Early Access:

• Game is buggy and incomplete
• Using 4-year-old build as starting point
• Major features missing
• Performance issues expected

You Believe in the Long-Term Vision:

• Support ongoing development
• Want to influence game direction
• Accept years-long development process
• Understand this is a passion project

You Want to Be Part of the Journey:

• Early community formation
• Provide feedback to developers
• Watch game evolve over time
• Support independent development

Don't Pre-Order If:

You Want a Finished Game:

• Wait for full release after early access
• Current state is very unfinished
• Polished experience will come later

You're Risk-Averse:

• Early access carries inherent risks
• Development plans can change
• No guarantees on timeline

You Need Immediate Value:

• Content will be limited at launch
• Major systems still in development
• Best experience comes later

Simon emphasized: "We are not trying to be like any other game out there, we are making Hytale."

The Future of Hytale

Simon outlined development plans, noting they are "subject to change of course."

Planned Features and Improvements

Living World:

• More world interactions
• Enhanced NPC behaviors
• Dynamic environments

Combat Content:

• Additional dungeons and bosses
• More challenging content
• Expanded combat systems

World Generation v2:

• Restore Orbis to intended vision
• Improved procedural generation
• Better biome variety

Modding Support:

• Missing features for modders
• In-game mod discovery
• 1-click mod installation
• Auto-install mods when joining servers

Server Tools:

• Official minigames development
• Share assets and code with server owners
• Enable servers to outcompete official content

Social Features:

• Friends list system
• Guild systems
• Proximity voice chat
• Safe community space
• User retention features

Adventure Mode:

• Quest systems
• Voice actors (possibly)
• In-game cinematics
• Rich storytelling

Parental Controls: Simon: "The game is funded as a passion project, and I want to have proper parental controls so that when my kids are playing, I feel comfortable with it."

Automation Systems:

• Tinkering mechanics
• Extended gameplay depth
• Engineering systems

Accessibility:

• Controller support
• Accessibility options
• Inclusive design

Visual Improvements:

• Lighting enhancements
• Graphics upgrades
• Polish across the game

Community Interaction:

• Listen to feedback
• Regular communication
• Transparent development

Community-Funded Development

This marks a shift in Hytale's funding model.

What This Means

Direct Community Support:

• No external investor pressure
• Community determines viability
• Success depends on player support

Independence:

• Creative control remains with Hypixel Studios
• Vision stays intact
• No publisher interference

Long-Term Commitment: Simon: "We've got a long road ahead to get Hytale where it needs to be."

This is explicitly a multi-year development journey. Pre-ordering means supporting that entire journey, not just getting a game tomorrow.

Support a Creator Program

The Creator Program is rolling out gradually.

Simon announced: "We are slowly rolling out the Support a Creators/Modders program. Please be patient; we are processing this manually at the moment. Will reach out to more as we expand our team and open the application process in the coming days!"

Current Status

Manual Processing:

• Applications being reviewed manually
• Limited initial capacity
• Expansion coming as team grows

Opening Soon:

• Full application process launching in coming days
• More creators will be accepted
• Modders can also participate

Using Creator Codes

If your favorite creator has a code tomorrow:

• Enter it at checkout on store.hytale.com
• Creator earns 5% revenue share (7% after dev costs recouped)
• No extra cost to you
• Supports content creation

Payment via Tebex

Hytale uses Tebex payment infrastructure for pre-orders.

What is Tebex?

Industry Standard:

• Used by many game servers and developers
• Secure payment processing
• Multiple payment methods supported
• Reliable transaction handling

Expected Payment Methods:

• Credit/debit cards
• PayPal
• Regional payment options (where available)

Account Preparation

Create Account Now:

• Visit accounts.hytale.com
• Verify your email
• Be ready for tomorrow's pre-order

Having your account ready means faster checkout when pre-orders open.

Pre-Order Checklist

Before 10 AM EST Tomorrow

1. Create Hytale Account:

• accounts.hytale.com
• Verify email before pre-orders open

2. Decide Your Edition:

• Standard ($19.99) for base game
• Supporter ($34.99) for more cosmetics
• Cursebreaker ($69.99) for maximum content

3. Check Payment Method:

• Ensure credit card works
• Have PayPal ready if preferred
• Verify payment information

4. Find Creator Code:

• If supporting a creator, get their code ready
• Check their social media or Discord

5. Plan Your Username:

• First-come-first-served
• Have backup options ready
• Popular names will go quickly

At 10 AM EST (Tomorrow)

1. Go to store.hytale.com
2. Select your edition
3. Enter creator code (if supporting)
4. Complete payment via Tebex
5. Reserve your username

What You Get Immediately

Digital Content:

• Hytale account with reserved username
• Cosmetic sets for your edition
• Early access key for January 13, 2026

Early Access Launch:

• Download game on January 13
• Play from day one
• Provide feedback to developers

Future Content:

• All edition content additions during early access
• Free updates throughout development
• No additional purchases required

What to Expect in Early Access

Be realistic about the state of the game.

Current Build Status

Using Old Build:

• Started from 4-year-old version
• Development team got game 3 weeks ago
• Extensive rebuilding required

True Early Access:

• Bugs and crashes expected
• Incomplete features
• Performance issues
• Regular updates and changes

Long Development Ahead:

• Years of development planned
• Major features still coming
• Ongoing community feedback integration

Your Role as Early Supporter

Feedback Provider:

• Report bugs and issues
• Suggest improvements
• Test new features

Community Member:

• Help shape game direction
• Participate in discussions
• Support other players

Patient Participant:

• Accept incomplete state
• Understand development takes time
• Appreciate incremental improvements

Regional Pricing Status

Regional pricing wasn't ready for launch.

Current Pricing:

• $19.99 USD Standard globally
• $34.99 USD Supporter globally
• $69.99 USD Cursebreaker globally

Future Plans:

• Regional pricing being developed
• May come during early access
• No specific timeline

The Standard Edition was priced at $19.99 specifically to be more accessible globally while regional pricing is implemented.

Join Guilds for Early Access

When Hytale launches January 13, 2026, Guilds factions server launches simultaneously.

Pre-Order and Join Guilds

Competitive Factions:

• Hardcore guild warfare
• Territory control
• Strategic PvP combat
• Player-driven economy

Community Ready:

• Discord active with pre-order discussions
• Guild recruitment ongoing
• Strategy development
• Pre-Alpha testing systems

Launch Day Ready:

• Server infrastructure prepared
• Refined mechanics from testing
• Active competitive community

Timeline

December 13 (Tomorrow): Pre-orders open, secure username
January 13, 2026: Hytale early access + Guilds launch
Long-Term: Community-driven development

Get Started

• Discord: discord.hyguilds.com
• Website: www.hyguilds.com

Prepare your guild, secure your username tomorrow, and dominate when early access launches.

The Bottom Line

Tomorrow at 10 AM EST: Hytale pre-orders open at store.hytale.com

Pricing: $19.99 (Standard), $34.99 (Supporter), $69.99 (Cursebreaker)

Payment: Tebex infrastructure with multiple payment methods

Reality Check: True early access, years of development ahead, support only if you believe in the vision

Community Funded: Your purchase directly funds independent development

Pre-order only if you're comfortable with early access and want to support long-term development. This is a journey, not a finished product.

Published by Guilds Team — 2025