How Hytale Was Saved - And Why It Means Everything to Me

When I first saw the Hytale announcement trailer, I felt that spark - the kind you only get a few times in your life as a gamer. It was a block-based world, sure, but something about it was different: the atmosphere, the RPG depth, the insane modding potential. It felt like the perfect blend of everything I’d ever hoped a sandbox game could be. From that moment, I was hooked, and I waited: patiently, hopefully, relentlessly.

But then came the delays. The uncertainty. Questions about whether the project would even survive. And at some point, the worst happened: Hytale was cancelled

But... It wasn't? Fast forward to today: Hytale has been saved (less than an hour ago as I’m writing this!). Not by a faceless corporate investor - but by a sloth, Simon, the original creator behind the project. The Simon. He stepped in, bought it back, and essentially gave Hytale a second chance.

I don't just follow Hytale because I like Minecraft-style games. This has been part of my journey. Since the announcement trailer dropped, I've dreamt about exploring it's worlds, building in them, diving into dungeons with friends. I imagined my own mods, my own stories inside that universe - and over the years, that vision became a kind of quiet motivation.

When things went quiet, it hurt. Not just as a fan, but as someone who builds things - as someone who believes in creative projects. I know how fragile they can be.

But now, hearing that Simon has reclaimed control made everything feel... right again. It feels like Hytale isn't just a cool game concept; It's someone's passion project, it's something real, and it's being treated this way!

• Restoring the Vision: With Simon back at the helm, the creative vision feels safer. It's not about maximizing profits for a parent company anymore - it's about building something meaningful.
• Renewed Hope: This isn't just a corporate reboot. It's a revival! And revivals mean second chances. For the game, the community, and the dream.
• Long-Term Potential: When someone who truly cares runs the show, there's a better chance the project can evolve over time - not just launch and fade.

I'm not just waiting for Hytale to come out - I'm waiting for the right Hytale. The one originally imagined when the trailer came out. The one that feels alive, creative, and full of heart!

I hope that now every time I check for news, I'll feel a familiar excitement again. Every concept art piece, every interview, will feel like a small reassurance: this isn’t over. This is just the beginning.

And I know I’m not alone in that feeling. There’s a community out there - developers, builders, longtime fans - who believed in this world long before it became “trendy,” and who will continue believing even if the path gets rocky!

Hytale wasn’t just a dream for me in the past. Now, it’s a promise. A promise that true passion projects can survive. That creators with vision can fight for them. And that fans like me - who waited since that trailer - might finally get everything we hoped for.

Simon didn’t just buy a game. He bought hope. He bought a future for Hytale. And for that, I’m more excited than I’ve ever been.

Welcome back, Hytale. You survived.

Remember to check out everything that came out recently, including:

• The new "HYTALE IS SAVED" blogpost
• The recently released OST by Oscar Gavin
• The new Hytale Discord!