Hypixel releases 15+ minutes of raw Hytale gameplay after buying rights back from Riot

Hypixel Studios published over 15 minutes of unedited gameplay footage for Hytale — and it arrived the day after the studio reacquired the game’s rights from Riot Games. The company calls the clip “raw and broken, but still beautiful,” and says it was recorded on an older build and released to “break the curse” after the game’s cancellation and subsequent revival.

The footage runs from live in‑engine sequences recorded in a single morning, using a legacy engine dating back to 2018. Hypixel notes the build is a few years old, so what you see is not a polished trailer but a candid glimpse of the game in its current state.

Key takeaways

• 15+ minutes of raw Hytale gameplay released to the public, showing action, RPG mechanics and nighttime sequences.
• Hypixel bought the rights back from Riot and rehired roughly 30 staffers; the studio teases “early access soon.”
• Footage uses an older, legacy engine and a four‑year‑old build — it’s intentionally unpolished to show the game as it is.
• Hytale’s style blends open‑world exploration with blocky, Minecraft‑like aesthetics plus RPG and combat systems.

Why this matters

For fans who’ve followed Hytale’s long development and its rocky period under Riot, the footage is an encouraging sign that Hypixel is moving forward with the project. Releasing raw builds publicly can help rebuild trust with the community and give players an early look at mechanics, art direction and gameplay pacing ahead of formal early access.

That said, Hypixel cautions the video is not representative of a final product — it’s a snapshot from an older build — so expectations should be tempered. The studio has said it will continue development and has not provided a firm early access date, only promising it’s coming “soon.”

Where to watch

You can view the footage on Hypixel Studios’ official channels; for more info see their site (opens in a new tab): hypixel-studios.com. The raw gameplay clip is also available on the studio’s YouTube channel.

Discussion: Did the raw footage convince you Hytale is back on track — or would you prefer a polished gameplay reveal before getting excited? What part of the clip stood out to you?