After over five very eventful years, Hytale is nearly here! So, today, we begin the countdown to Hytale Early Access, covering the Hytale release time in major time zones and the latest news around the game!

Hytale Release Time Countdown - When Does Early Access Launch?

Are you counting down the hours to Hytale release time like us? You're in the right place! Hytale early access will launch on January 13, 2026, at the following times:

• 7 am PST (Pacific Standard Time)
• 8 am MST (Mountain Standard Time)
• 9 am CST (Central Standard Time)
• 10 am EST (Eastern Standard Time)
• 12 pm UTC-3
• 3 pm GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
• 8:30 pm IST (Indian Standard Time)
• 11 pm CST (Chinese Standard Time)

This initial release will be exclusive to PC, with Linux and Mac coming later, and other platforms even further after that. The developers have repeatedly emphasized that this will be a true early access experience, so be ready for bugs, rough edges, unbalanced content, and frequent updates that may or may not break mods.

Latest News - Confirmed Early Access Content

In less the 24 hours, players will be able to experience Exploration Mode and Creative Mode, with Adventure Mode and minigames coming further down the line. Exploration Mode is the core of what Adventure Mode will eventually be, offering combat, looting, farming, building, and, as its name would suggest, exploration both solo and with friends. Creative Mode, on the other hand, is a more complete, allowing players to fly around building to their heart’s desire with unlimited resources and an arsenal of built-in creative tools. Some examples include a brush tool that can paint everything from blocks to grassy paths and even ruins, the ability to copy and paste, and customizable models. Support for mods will also be available on release, allowing fans to create and share their own content even through servers. If you would like to experience Hytale Early Access alongside friends, day one servers will be available here at BisectHosting.

All Hytale Editions & Bonuses

Since December 13, 2025, Hytale has been available for pre-purchase on the official Hytale website in three separate editions. Below, we have detailed the perks that each includes alongside the base game. There are no pre-order bonuses. Standard – $19.99

• Hytale
• Username Reservation
• Exclusive Standard Cape
• Forest Guardian Set
• Voyager Set
• Savanna Scout Set
• + “more to come”

Supporter – $34.99

• Hytale
• Username Reservation
• Exclusive Standard Cape
• Exclusive Supporter Capes
• Forest Guardian Set
• Voyager Set
• Savanna Scout Set
• Featherbound Set
• Scavenger Set
• Arctic Scout Set
• Explorer Goggles
• + “soon to be revealed”
• + “more to come”

Cursebreaker – $69.99

• Hytale
• Username Reservation
• Exclusive Standard Cape
• Exclusive Supporter Capes
• Exclusive Cursebreaker Capes
• Forest Guardian Set
• Voyager Set
• Savanna Scout Set
• Featherbound Set
• Scavenger Set
• Arctic Scout Set
• Explorer Googles
• Hope of Gaia Set
• Void Hero Set
• Popstar Set
• Voidbearer Set
• + “soon to be revealed”
• + “more to come”

As soon as the yet unknown “more to come” and “soon to be revealed” are shared, we’ll have it updated here!