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Hytale Surpasses 10 Million Mod Downloads in Record-Breaking Launch

After a long and complex journey toward its Early Access release, Hytale has solidified its place as a dominant force in the sandbox MMO genre. Just two weeks after its launch earlier this month, the game has officially surpassed 10 million mod downloads on CurseForge. This meteoric rise has earned it the title of one of the fastest-growing modding communities on the platform. Hypixel Studios, the team behind the game, has successfully transitioned from being prominent modders themselves to providing a foundation for a new generation of creators. This success validates the high risks taken during the game’s development and its eventual resurrection by the original creators.

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Empowering a Growing Community of Creators

The scale of community involvement in Hytale’s first fourteen days is unprecedented for a new indie title. The sheer volume of content being produced is a testament to the game’s intuitive toolset and the passion of its fanbase. Over 3,000 mods are already available for download, fueled by the efforts of more than 2,000 active creators. This ecosystem is supported by official partners like CurseForge and Tebex, which provide a clear path for creators to share and monetize their work. Some modders are even pushing technical boundaries with experimental projects, such as a private mod that reportedly enables crossplay between Hytale and Minecraft, allowing the two separate games to communicate seamlessly.

Financial Stability and the Future of Hytale

The overwhelming reception of Hytale has secured the studio’s future for the foreseeable future. CEO Simon Collins-Laflamme announced that the game’s pre-orders alone have already covered the development costs for the next two years. This financial cushion allows Hypixel Studios to focus on polishing the Early Access experience and expanding the world of Orbis without immediate commercial pressure. With high concurrent player numbers and a modding scene that shows no signs of slowing down, Hytale is well on its way to becoming the long-term successor to the block-based throne it was inspired by.

Official website: https://hytale.com/

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