He also reiterated his respect for the team at Mojang and their community, and stressed that the two games will remain distinct. “Minecraft is still one of my favourite games of all time,” Collins-Laflamme said.
Hytale’s Early Access is scheduled to begin on January 13, 2026, following years of development and a short cancellation while the IP was held by Riot Games. Collins-Laflamme later reacquired the rights and resumed work using an earlier build.
Hytale will not be on Steam at launch because the developers “do not see the necessity” and want to avoid negative reviews from “people that aren’t as well-informed.”
Source: gamesradar.com
