Hytale Just Came Out and Already Runs Doom

The Comeback Nobody Expected

Just a few months ago, Hytale seemed like a lost project. Canceled in 2025 and with its studio shut down, everything pointed to us never seeing the sandbox that had generated so much anticipation. But the story took an unexpected turn: in November, Hypixel reacquired the game from Riot Games, regained creative control, and got back to work. Today, against all odds, Hytale has launched in Early Access, once again opening its doors to the community.

Doom Inside a Cubic World

The most surreal part is that even before its release, the community was already experimenting with the game’s engine. Modder tr7zw managed to run the classic Doom inside Hytale. Yes, Doom running on a cubic monitor within the sandbox, at about 20 fps. It’s not the most comfortable way to play, but it’s a perfect nod to the gamer tradition of bringing Doom to every imaginable device.

A Future Built With the Community

Early Access is not just a symbolic gesture: developers claim the game has already generated enough revenue to cover two years of development, and they expect more than one million players to join on launch day. On top of that, integration with CurseForge will allow mods and fan-created content to become the beating heart of Hytale.

Challenges and Opportunities

The road ahead won’t be easy. After years of delays and a cancellation, the team will have to prove it can keep up the pace and meet expectations. But the opportunity is huge: a sandbox that blends nostalgia —like playing Doom inside its cubic world— with the limitless creativity of a community already eager to expand it.

Hytale is back, more alive than ever, with the promise of becoming a global phenomenon