Hytale has launched in early access, immediately becoming the most-watched game on Twitch with 420,000 viewers. This voxel sandbox RPG, similar to Minecraft, has generated substantial interest since its announcement trailer drew 62 million views in 2018.
Launch Metrics and Performance
Upon release, Hytale topped Twitch with over 420,000 viewers across thousands of streams. The surge in interest was evident as Google Trends recorded a significant spike in global search queries for Hytale.
Early players have noted the game's challenging encounters, specifically with bears in its forest areas.
Development and Technical Adjustments
Pre-purchases have assisted Hypixel, the developer, in covering the development costs for early access. However, players are encountering technical issues. Hypixel is addressing these with an initial hotfix aimed at resolving crash bugs. Additionally, players have reported delays in account verification emails, attributed to infrastructure strain.
