Platforms and Launch
Hytale enters Early Access on January 13, 2026 for PC (Windows). Here you'll find all confirmed information about available platforms and launch status.
📅 Release Date
Hytale's Early Access begins on January 13, 2026 exclusively for Windows 10/11 64-bit. Pre-purchase is available since December 13, 2025 through the official site (not on Steam for now).
💻 Available Platforms
At Launch (January 2026)
- Windows 10/11 (64-bit) — Only platform available at launch
Planned for the Future
- macOS — Support planned after early access
- Linux — Support planned after early access. Distribution via Flatpak is planned when available. In the meantime, it will likely be playable on Linux using Proton without issues.
- Consoles — Not planned during early access, may come when the game is more complete
- Mobile — Not planned during early access
🌐 Languages
Initially, the game will only be in English. However, Hytale is designed to facilitate community translation (for example, through platforms like Crowdin).
🎮 Access and Purchase
Availability
- Purchase is exclusively through the official Hytale site
- Not available on Steam at launch
- No special pre-order bonuses (to avoid FOMO-driven purchases)
Usernames
Usernames in Hytale will be globally unique (like in Minecraft), preventing impersonation. The company has indicated they will revoke hoarded names with malicious intent or for resale.
📋 Summary
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Early Access Date | January 13, 2026 |
| Initial Platform | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| Mac/Linux | Planned post-EA |
| Consoles/Mobile | Not in EA, possible future |
| Initial Language | English (community translations) |
| Pre-purchase | Since Dec 13, 2025 (official site) |
| Steam | Not available at launch |