News2025-06-23

Hytale, once touted as the Minecraft killer, is ceasing development

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Madison Benson Destructoid
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Hytale
Genres · adventure, arcade, indie, rpg, simulation
Release · Jan 13, 2026
Developer · Hypixel Studios
PC
186 articles 67 writers 3 reviews
Minecraft
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Minecraft
Active · 2011–2026
Latest · Minecraft Dungeons II
Top genres · adventure, simulation, strategy
841 articles 290 writers 85 games
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