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Hytale and Minecraft Crossplay Is Now Possible

Ricardo

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Hytale and Minecraft Crossplay Is Now Possible

The sandbox gaming world was shaken this week with an unexpected but exciting revelation: Hytale and Minecraft crossplay is now technically possible. Thanks to an incredibly talented young modder, players from both games can exist in the same world, interact, build, fight, and chat together — all while seeing each other rendered in their own game’s visual style.

This breakthrough highlights not only how closely related Hytale and Minecraft truly are, but also how limitless the future of sandbox modding could become.

https://www.ign.com/articles/hytale-and-minecraft-get-crossplay-capability-thanks-to-intrepid-modder

A Brief History: Hytale’s Minecraft Origins

Hytale began its life as a Minecraft mod created by the Hypixel team, before evolving into a fully standalone sandbox RPG. While comparisons between Hytale and Minecraft have always been inevitable, no one realistically expected full crossplay compatibility between the two titles.

Yet here we are.

Only one week after Hytale’s early access launch, the impossible has already been achieved.

How Does Hytale x Minecraft Crossplay Work?

The mod was created by u/ssquadteam (also known as iamcxv7), a 15-year-old developer already known for running Windows 95 and Doom inside Hytale. This time, he pushed boundaries even further.

According to the modder, the system works through what he calls “packet trickery”:

  • A Minecraft server runs inside the Hytale JVM
  • Both games share a compatible coordinate system
  • The Hytale world is snapshotted and reconstructed
  • Data is sent to Minecraft clients via packets in real time

The result?
Players in Hytale can see Minecraft players, and Minecraft players can see Hytale characters — each rendered in their native engine.

It’s an astonishing technical feat.

Current Limitations of the Crossplay Mod

While impressive, the mod is not publicly available yet, and for good reason. According to its creator, the build is still unstable and missing several key systems:

  • World generation inconsistencies
  • Missing block render logic between games
  • Limited support for Hytale-exclusive assets

Considering Hytale is barely a week old, these limitations are completely understandable. Even in its current state, the achievement is nothing short of groundbreaking.

What This Means for the Future of Hytale Mods

This crossplay experiment proves something important: Hytale and Minecraft share deeper technical similarities than many expected. That opens the door to:

  • Shared multiplayer experiences
  • Cross-game events and communities
  • Advanced server-side modding
  • New hybrid gameplay concepts

With Hypixel Studios already working on Hytale Update 2, the modding ecosystem is clearly going to explode in the coming months.

Hypixel’s Comeback and Hytale’s Road Ahead

After being dropped by Riot Games last year, Hypixel Studios faced what co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme described as the most challenging moment of his career. Despite this, the studio managed to save the project, calling it a “damn miracle.”

Even more impressive: Hytale has already earned enough revenue to fund at least two more years of development, ensuring a steady stream of updates, features, and modding potential.

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Final Thoughts

Hytale and Minecraft crossplay may sound impossible, but this early mod proves otherwise. While still experimental, it showcases the immense potential of Hytale’s engine, its similarity to Minecraft, and the creativity of its modding community.

As Hytale continues to grow, expect even more mind-blowing innovations — and make sure your server infrastructure is ready for what’s coming next.

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