After a long 6 years, you can finally experience playing Hytale! The game, announced in 2018, had a troubled development, but finally, in January 2026, early access is finally here.
Besides being a new Minecraft, the game promises to go much further, with adventure elements, a narrative and exploration of scenarios worthy of a fantasy game, and the greatest possible freedom for the player! The game has entered early access and can already be played, currently only for PC players.
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How to Download and Install Hytale for Free?
The game is in early access and can only be downloaded through its own launcher, but to play you need to pay $11.34, $19.86, or $39.71 to play. However, for those who want to play the game but can't afford it, and want to create a profile to play with friends, below I will provide a detailed step-by-step guide on how to play!
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Below is a detailed step-by-step guide on how to play Hytale with your friends. Remember that the game is in early access and may contain bugs.
1. Uninstalling the Old Java Version
The first step is that if you have a version of Java installed on your computer, you need to uninstall it to install a specific version that Hytale requires to function. To uninstall this version, follow these steps. (Click on the program names and you will be redirected to their download page).
- Download and extract the Revo Uninstaller.
- Open the Revo folder and choose the version according to your system (x64 or x86).
- With the program installed, run it, search for "Java," and click uninstall.
- Select the mode “"Advanced" In Revo, scan and delete all residual records and files from the old Java installation.
After removing Java and installing the correct version, run the Hytale.F2P installer found in the downloaded files and install the game normally.
2. Installing Java and Radmin VPN
Use the buttons below to download the correct version of Java and the Radmin VPN program to create server rooms to play games with your friends.
- Install the Java.
- Install the Radmin VPN.
- In Radmin, click the power button to activate it.
- To create a network: Go to “"Network"” > “"Create a new network"”, Please set a username and password. This information will be required for your friend to join the same server as you.
- To join a network: Your friend should go to “Network” > “Join existing network” and enter the data you created.
3. Extracting and Configuring the Name (Nickname)
To change the nickname that will appear on your player, you need to modify the OnlineFix file and paste it into the folder where the Hytale executable is located, see below:
- Extract the game folder (ARQ HYTALE).
- Go into the extracted folder and locate the file. OnlineFix.
- Right-click and select “Open with” > Notebook.
- Change the Name field to the nickname you want to use in the game. Save the file (Ctrl+S).
- Video tip: Copy this modified OnlineFix file to the main "Hytale" folder (where the executable is located).
4. Translation into Portuguese (PT-BR)
Here's how to set the game to Brazilian Portuguese. If you prefer the game in English, ignore this topic.
- Open the folder “Hytale Portuguese (Brazil) translation”and copy all the files inside it.
- Navigate to the following path within the game folder: Hytale > install > release > package > game > latest > client > data > shared > language.
- Inside the language folder, right-click on an empty space and create a New Folder called pt-BR.
- Paste the translation files into this new pt-BR folder.
5. Launcher Configuration
Set Hytale to always open as administrator.
- Locate the file HytaleLauncher.
- Right-click > Properties.
- Go to the “Compatibility” tab and check the box. “"Run this program as administrator"”. Click Apply and OK.
- (Optional) Create a shortcut on your desktop for easier access.
6. Creating and Joining a Server (Multiplayer)
To play with your friends, in addition to creating a room using Radmin VPN, you need to create a server. This process is automated with a file included in the downloaded package:
- To play online, you need to open the server first. Go to:
Hytale > install > release > package > game > latest > server. - Run the file start-server.jsh. A command prompt (CMD) window will open. Do not close this window., Just minimize it, or the server will crash.
- In the game, go to “"Servers"”.
- Click on “"Add Server"”.
- In the address field, paste your Radmin VPN IP (Copy by right-clicking on your IP address in the Radmin program).
- Give the server a name and click add. Now you can log in.
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Video Tutorial
If you have any questions about the steps described so far, check out a complete video tutorial. Channel credits:
MEGAUM.
In the video you can see a very detailed step-by-step guide on how to run the game and create rooms to play with your friends.
Conclusion
Here you learned the complete tutorial on how to download, install, and play Hytale completely free of charge, including how to create private servers to play with your friends. Remember that the game is still in early access, so there may be bugs, and the game may be updated, meaning these steps may no longer work. Therefore, enjoy it while you can and play with your friends!
