Over 1 million players expected: New Minecraft-style sandbox MMO enters Early Access
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Hytale, a highly anticipated sandbox MMO from Hypixel Studios, launched into Early Access on January 13, 2026, after over a decade of development. The game combines Minecraft's familiar voxel aesthetic with enhanced MMO elements including dungeons, boss fights, and deep combat systems featuring melee, ranged, and magical abilities. With procedurally generated worlds supporting both sandbox creativity and structured multiplayer content, developers expect more than one million players at launch, making it available exclusively through their website starting at $23.79.
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