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Hytale's early access launch isn't quite ready to step out of Minecraft's shadow, but as a block-loving survival fan I'm still having a blast

Matt Wales Eurogamer

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Genres · adventure, arcade, indie, rpg, simulation

Release · Jan 13, 2026

Developer · Hypixel Studios

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Active · 2011–2026

Latest · Minecraft Dungeons II

Top genres · adventure, simulation, strategy

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