Hytale's Update 6 is now LIVE! 📢 13 weeks of pre-release went into this one. Headlining this update we now have our first version of the in-game mod browser, 4 separate Hardcore modes, new Creative Tools, and so much more! ▶️ Read it here: hytale.com/news/2026/8/updat… FEATURES & HEADLINE UPDATES - In-game Mod Browser - Hardcore Modes (4 separate modes to choose from) - Color Tool for Creative Mode (Coloring, Gradient, and Shading) - New Block Palette Presets - Networking Improvements - Gyro Controls - New cosmetic cape to unlock - Builder Tools now support selections of up to *16 million blocks*! - Players can now collide with rotated entities, opening up a slew of possibilities for modders and creators! Thank you for all your continued support and feedback! 💚 #Hytale

Yesterday the @Hytale team posted about a test that the team was doing in preparation for Update 6. Today, I'm here to tell you what it was. In Update 6 we will be releasing network improvements that allow even more people to connect with their friends without needing external apps. This means that players that haven't been able to connect with friends because of NAT issues, will now be able to connect without needing to use other software, commonly Tailscale. We implemented a well-known set of protocols, called STUN and TURN to help connect players no matter where you are in the world, what your NAT type is, and who you're playing with. There are, however, still a couple instances where you may not be able to play with a friend. Specifically "Double NAT" does not work yet. This is something I, and the rest of the team, are actively exploring, and we hope to have a solution for it out in the Update 7 Pre-Releases. Thank you all for your continued conversations in the community about these issues, and I, alongside the team, hope that this makes it easier for all of you, and your friends, to play together!

We have released the updated shared source agreement that replaces the temporary agreement and have sent out emails to everyone enrolled in the shared source program, please review it and re-accept by 5th August 2026 to stay enrolled in the program!

From bothering @ZeroErrors to being asked to join the team, Happy to say I've joined the @Hytale Development Team as an Engine Developer. Can't wait to see what the team has already done, and how I can help!