Hytale’s First Update Improves an Already Excellent Early Access Game

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Hypixel Studios launched its much-anticipated RPG sandbox game, Hytale, on January 13, 2026, after over ten years of development. The developers want players to know that the game is still being built, as it’s currently available as an Early Access title. Early Access allows them to release the game while it’s still in progress, earn money to support continued development, and gather feedback from the community. Players can easily submit suggestions or report issues directly to the developers using the “Give Feedback” button on the game’s main menu.

Your feedback is really valuable as we continue to develop Hytale. You’ll see “WIP” signs in the game, marking areas still under construction. Just four days after launch, on January 17, 2026, Hytale received a significant update. It addressed some initial bugs, but more importantly, added a lot of new content and expanded the game’s areas, giving players plenty to explore.

Hytale Is Moving Along … With Dinosaurs!

The biggest new feature in this update is the addition of dinosaurs and characters to the underground jungles – those large areas you may have already discovered. If you have, this update will only add new content to unexplored parts of those jungles, so you’ll need to venture further to find it. You’ll encounter several dinosaur types, but their behavior is still being developed and will be improved in the future. The update also includes improvements to other characters and creatures, moving them closer to their final design.

Several improvements have been made to the game, such as preventing fire-based mobs from being harmed by fire and skeletons from drowning. Foxes, known for being shy, will now run away from players instead of attacking, though they will defend themselves if provoked. This makes their behavior more realistic. Crafting has also been adjusted, with some items now costing less to make. For example, backpacks and their upgrades now require half the amount of leather they used to.

Update 1 for Hytale includes a lot of small improvements to sounds and animations – some so subtle you might not even realize they’ve been made. This attention to detail shows the developers’ dedication to quality. For example, they’ve reduced slight variations in sound pitch during sword swings and added particles when characters eat fruit, with plans to add more for other food items. Long-time players will likely notice some changes to animal sound volumes. These are just a few of the many fixes, additions, and improvements included in the update.

Hytale Is Coming Along With Many Changes

Players have been asking for more ways to customize their characters, and this update delivers! It includes new options for eyes, mouths, hair color, and hairstyles. The combat system, which was already strong for a game still in development, has also been refined. With the addition of creatures like dinosaurs, plus various improvements, bug fixes, and stability enhancements, this already popular Early Access game is quickly becoming a standout open-world RPG. Expect more updates from Hypixel Studios soon, and stay tuned to ComicBook for all the latest Hytale news.

What’s the best new feature from Update 1, in your opinion? Share your thoughts in the comments and discuss it with other fans on the ComicBook Forum!

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2026-01-19 23:15