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Subscribe from just £3 Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£9.99View Prime Day Deals Donkey Kong Bananza Switch 2 stock Recommended reading Adventure Games OG Hytale founder confirms he "will reach out" to Riot Games about buying back the Minecraft rival: "The chances of revival are next to impossible… It's the least I can do" Adventure Games A former Hytale dev is bringing other veterans let go from Hypixel Studios onboard to make a fantasy-themed Hytale mode for their eldritch horror survival sandbox game Hytale's original dev wants to buy it back from Riot, but "a lot of content would be cut early on" to release it as quickly as possible Adventure Games Reviving Hytale is such a risky proposition, its founder kind of "wants Riot to say no" to his offer for the Minecraft rival because it "makes no business sense" Hytale studio founder says he'd spend $25 million buying it back from Riot to get the game finished, and in his eyes it was "maximum 2 years away from a PC release" over 5 years ago: "That's how much I believe in it" Adventure Games Stardew Valley's ConcernedApe reportedly says he could "possibly" step in to save cancelled Minecraft-like Hytale, but he'd need to know "why it failed" first Hytale studio founder says he was "burning" up to $400,000 a month on its development at one point, and turned down "way more money" before partnering with Riot Adventure Games Hytale studio founder isn't giving up yet on reviving the canceled game, but says "suggestions to use another game or engine" to bring it back are "out of touch" Catherine Lewis 8 July 2025 He claims that many people "don't understand all the early decisions, direction and vision" that went into Hytale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Riot Games) The effort to save Minecraft-inspired sandbox game Hytale is ongoing, but the original founder of developer Hypixel says that "suggestions to use another game or engine" to revive it are "out of touch" with what the game was meant to be in the first place. Last month, it was announced that Hytale is being canceled, with studio Hypixel also winding down. However, founder Simon Collins-Laflamme isn't letting the game go down without a fight, having stated that he'll be reaching out to Riot Games to see what can be done about reviving it, even if the reality of bringing it back could "make my life shitty for a long while." In the meantime, however, some fans are taking matters into their own hands and experimenting with making their own takes on the game. One of these was recently shared on Twitter by content creator Hytale News, and although it's certainly impressive, it prompted one fan to suggest that it would need to "PLAY and FEEL as the thing it imitates," not just look like it, and Collins-Laflamme agrees. You may like OG Hytale founder confirms he "will reach out" to Riot Games about buying back the Minecraft rival: "The chances of revival are next to impossible… It's the least I can do" A former Hytale dev is bringing other veterans let go from Hypixel Studios onboard to make a fantasy-themed Hytale mode for their eldritch horror survival sandbox game Hytale's original dev wants to buy it back from Riot, but "a lot of content would be cut early on" to release it as quickly as possible "Any suggestions to use another game or engine is out of touch with what Hytale is [supposed] to be," he begins. "Most people don't even know or remember why we made Hytale in the first place. They only see the surface level of Hytale and don't understand all the early decisions, direction and vision." Yep.Any suggestions to use another game or engine is out of touch with what Hytale is suppose to be. Most people don’t even know or remember why we made Hytale in the first place. They only see the surface level of Hytale and don’t understand all the early decisions,…July 7, 2025 He also prompts fans to think about why "the server [is] written in Java for Hytale," before elaborating that "sometimes it’s as simple as it sounds!" Collins-Laflamme continues: "Hypixel server is the biggest minigames server and has a lot of developers ready to help on Java, easy transition for everyone involved. Also the Minecraft server / modding ecosystem is massive. Very specific hiring pool with [tons] of dedicated developers. That was before Roblox/etc got massive as it is today." As one fan compares Hytale's development to "a Minecraft mod team building the tools they wish they always had," Collins-Laflamme agrees. "Bingo, the dream platform for us and build a game with it. And share the tools / platform to others to make content." Whether the 'official' revival will go ahead is another matter, however, as Collins-Laflamme previously called the chances "next to impossible." In that instance, the duty might end up falling to fans regardless. For now though, the dream isn't dead. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. A former Hytale dev is bringing other veterans let go from Hypixel Studios onboard to make a fantasy-themed Hytale mode for their eldritch horror survival sandbox game. See more PC Gaming News Catherine Lewis Social Links Navigation Deputy News Editor I'm GamesRadar+'s Deputy News Editor, working alongside the rest of the news team to deliver cool gaming stories that we love. After spending more hours than I can count filling The University of Sheffield's student newspaper with Pokemon and indie game content, and picking up a degree in Journalism Studies, I started my career at GAMINGbible where I worked as a journalist for over a year and a half. I then became TechRadar Gaming's news writer, where I sourced stories and wrote about all sorts of intriguing topics. In my spare time, you're sure to find me on my Nintendo Switch or PS5 playing through story-driven RPGs like Xenoblade Chronicles and Persona 5 Royal, nuzlocking old Pokemon games, or going for a Victory Royale in Fortnite. 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OG Hytale founder confirms he "will reach out" to Riot Games about buying back the Minecraft rival: "The chances of revival are next to impossible… It's the least I can do" A former Hytale dev is bringing other veterans let go from Hypixel Studios onboard to make a fantasy-themed Hytale mode for their eldritch horror survival sandbox game Hytale's original dev wants to buy it back from Riot, but "a lot of content would be cut early on" to release it as quickly as possible Reviving Hytale is such a risky proposition, its founder kind of "wants Riot to say no" to his offer for the Minecraft rival because it "makes no business sense" Hytale studio founder says he'd spend $25 million buying it back from Riot to get the game finished, and in his eyes it was "maximum 2 years away from a PC release" over 5 years ago: "That's how much I believe in it" Stardew Valley's ConcernedApe reportedly says he could "possibly" step in to save cancelled Minecraft-like Hytale, but he'd need to know "why it failed" first Latest in Adventure Games A former Hytale dev is bringing other veterans let go from Hypixel Studios onboard to make a fantasy-themed Hytale mode for their eldritch horror survival sandbox game 6 years too late, I bring lukewarm takes: Death Stranding rules, and we should all play more games outside of our comfort zone Reviving Hytale is such a risky proposition, its founder kind of "wants Riot to say no" to his offer for the Minecraft rival because it "makes no business sense" After 11 years of development, 6 years of marketing, and a full reboot, Rare's Everwild has been canceled amid mass Xbox layoffs – 5 months after Phil Spencer's assurances it's making "progress" Minecraft is finally making copper useful with a new tier of tools bridging the gap from stone to iron, and a long-lost mob returning as the automatic item sorter fans have wanted for years Saving Hytale isn't something Stardew Valley's ConcernedApe is "thinking about too much" thanks to Haunted Chocolatier, but "If something were presented to me, I would be open to entertaining the idea" Latest in News Superman star David Corenswet shares heartwarming message ahead of premiere, proving why fans think he "was born for this role" As Borderlands 4 fans create a skill tree planner months before launch, creative director issues a reminder that "the game isn't done yet" and their builds are "subject to change" Superman first reactions are praising David Corenswet's performance and comparing James Gunn's new DC movie to Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy Acolyte star Manny Jacinto reveals a "brutal" cut scene from the Star Wars series that would've shown his Sith with "no remorse" Hideo Kojima's favorite vtuber found herself in Death Stranding 2, and her immediate reaction was a mix of happiness and self-cringe: "I'm so embarrassed. 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