The developers behind Hytale have shared new details suggesting the long-running project is in a strong financial and developmental position ahead of its early access phase. According to a statement shared on the official X account, the team expects early access participation to reach approximately one million players, while also confirming that the next two years of development costs are already fully covered.
Simon, known publicly as Simon Hypixel, addressed the situation directly through social media. In his statement, he confirmed that funding security has been achieved through pre-purchases, offering reassurance to a community that has closely followed the project’s progress. Simon wrote, “Pleased to announce that we have officially secured the next two years of development costs through pre-purchases. Combined with my personal commitment of ten years, we are looking very strong for the future.” He also added a brief message of gratitude, stating, “Thank you all for the support.”
The announcement was met with positive reactions from the community, with several users highlighting the importance of long-term financial stability for a project with such an extended development history. One user, Kenney, publicly congratulated the team and asked about the current size of the development staff. In response, Simon confirmed that the studio now consists of more than 50 developers, replying, “50+ or so.”
Beyond funding and staffing, the developers have also indicated strong confidence in player interest. Expectations of around one million players entering early access point to significant demand, particularly for a sandbox role-playing game that has undergone major changes during its development cycle. While no specific breakdown of early access availability or platforms was detailed in the statements, the projected player count suggests that pre-purchase engagement has already reached a substantial level.
