Frontiers, the new MMORPG from Hytopia, will have a demo in July

Hytopia, a collaborative and independent gaming platform, has announced the launch of Frontiers, a new MMORPG inspired by titles such as Runescape, Elden Ring, World of Warcraft, and Ragnarok Online. The playable demo will be available in July, marking the most significant milestone in its ecosystem so far.

What is Hytopia?

Hytopia allows players, creators, and developers to explore, build, and share games in a voxel-based environment similar to Minecraft. It offers its own SDK to develop multiplayer experiences using JavaScript or TypeScript, with tools designed to simplify both game creation and gameplay.

A World That Evolves

Frontiers expands the Hytopia universe with new areas, characters, and stories. Key additions include:

• Stalkhaven Port: a coastal city with a maritime atmosphere.
• New NPCs: such as the Boat Repairman and Captain Shroud.
• Ratkin Nest: a dangerous region, ideal for those seeking challenges and rewards.

A dynamic quest system has also been integrated, offering objectives such as gathering, combat, and exploration.

Improved Progress and Player Experience

The new progression system saves data such as health, items, and experience across sessions. Other key improvements include:

• Players now spawn in front of key locations such as shops.
• A help menu supports onboarding for new players.

Developer Tools

Hytopia’s SDK has introduced new functions to simplify the creation of complex games:

• Event System: connects player actions with internal systems.
• Custom Events: useful for designing custom mechanics.
• Particle System: ideal for magical or environmental effects.
• Optimized World Editor: improved performance, Y-axis control, and visual bug fixes.

More Customization and Marketplace Options

Character customization now includes:

• New hairstyles and colors.
• Accessories such as glasses or visors.
• Better graphic integration in the appearance editor.

In the Marketplace, wallet addresses were replaced with user profiles (name and image), and new moderation and sales analytics tools were added.

A Growing Ecosystem

Each improvement in Frontiers connects with the platform's other tools. What used to be isolated features now work together: the event system enhances narrative, customization feeds into the marketplace, and new visual assets enrich the creative experience.

The arrival of Frontiers shows how Hytopia continues to build a space where creation and gameplay go hand in hand.