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Hytale Aims for Unique Adventure, Not Minecraft Rivalry

1/24/2026

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Hytale, a sandbox RPG by Hypixel Studios, has drawn comparisons to Minecraft.
Jens Bergensten, Minecraft's lead designer, said he appreciates its polish but wants it to differ more.
Simon Collins-Laflamme, founder of Hypixel Studios, acknowledged the sentiment and noted Hytale lacks features like dungeons.
He stressed Hytale is not meant to compete with Minecraft but to become a distinct adventure-focused game, with future updates.

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Story summary

Hytale, a sandbox RPG by Hypixel Studios, has drawn comparisons to Minecraft.
Jens Bergensten, Minecraft's lead designer, said he appreciates its polish but wants it to differ more.
Simon Collins-Laflamme, founder of Hypixel Studios, acknowledged the sentiment and noted Hytale lacks features like dungeons.
He stressed Hytale is not meant to compete with Minecraft but to become a distinct adventure-focused game, with future updates.