- Update 7Latest
Chapter 1, second wave
- Hytale’s seventh early-access update went live on October 12, 2026, as the second wave of Chapter 1 content.
- It adds new underground regions and a dungeon with a goblin boss called the Gobliterator, plus new and adjusted runestones.
- The pre-release notes also list combat adjustments, behavior changes to several existing enemies, fixes and world-generation features.
For buyersUpdates don’t change what an account includes. The edition named in the listing (Standard, Supporter or Cursebreaker) is what you pay for, so check it against the price.
- Update 6
Hardcore mode and the in-game mod browser
- Hardcore mode: one life, three lives, or a shared pool of nine lives for everyone in the world, with a spectator mode that lets the dead watch the living.
- The first version of an in-game mod browser, so mods can be found, installed and managed without third-party tools.
- Creative mode gained a color tool and block palette presets; building got hard collision and a 16 million block build limit.
- Early access
Early access launch
- Hytale entered early access on January 13, 2026 on Windows, macOS and Linux, in Standard, Supporter and Cursebreaker (Founder's) editions.
- Hypixel Studios develops and publishes the game; its first major update followed on January 17.
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FAQ
What is the latest Hytale patch?
The latest update we track is Update 7, Chapter 1, second wave, released October 12, 2026. The full list is on this page, newest first, and we re-check it regularly.
Where can I read the official Hytale patch notes?
The full notes are published by the developer: Hytale: news and patch notes. Each patch on this page also links the sources we used.
How far back does this Hytale patch history go?
It covers the major updates from January 13, 2026 onward, 3 patches in total. Small hotfixes are left out unless they change trading or buying.
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