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Hytale $20 Price: Dev Admits Game 'Not Good Yet'

Hytale $20 Price: Dev Admits Game 'Not Good Yet'
Hytale co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme discusses $20 pricing and game's current state

After a tumultuous decade of development and a dramatic cancellation, the highly anticipated voxel-based adventure Hytale is not only back in the hands of its original co-founders but has just revealed an unprecedented pricing strategy. Confirmed via the official Hytale "Sitter" account on November 21, 2025, the game will launch with a remarkably low base price of just $20. What truly sets this announcement apart, however, is the startling transparency from Hypixel co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme, who candidly admitted he doesn't "think the game is good yet."

Hytale's Resurgence and Pricing Unveiled

The journey for Hytale has been fraught with challenges, including a notable cancellation that left fans disheartened. However, the game experienced a significant revival when its original co-founders repurchased the rights, bringing it back under their direct creative control. This resurgence has been met with fervent anticipation, and the community eagerly awaited details on its commercial release. The reveal of a $20 base price for early access has certainly turned heads, not just for its affordability but for the developer's accompanying, brutally honest statement.

Unpacking the Hytale Pricing Tiers

To offer players flexibility and options for supporting the ongoing development, Hypixel Studios has structured Hytale's release with tiered pricing:

  • Base Game: $20 – Grants access to the core game.
  • Supporter Pack: $35 – Includes the base game along with exclusive cosmetics such as capes, hats, and other unique items.
  • Cursebreaker Founders Pack: $70 – The premium tier, offering the base game and an extended collection of exclusive cosmetic rewards like capes, hats, and more, for those wishing to provide maximum support.

This tiered approach allows players to contribute more to the 50-person development team if they choose to, while keeping the entry barrier exceptionally low.

Co-Founder's Unvarnished Truth: "Not Good Yet"

The most impactful part of the pricing revelation came directly from Hypixel co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme. In a series of posts on his "Witter" account, Collins-Laflamme declared his intention to price Hytale "as aggressively low as possible." He revealed the significant personal risk he undertook in repurchasing the game and building a growing team.

His rationale for the $20 price point was disarmingly honest: the game is currently running on a four-year-old build and is fundamentally unfinished. "I don't think the game is good yet," he stated, doubling down in a follow-up that he "genuinely" believes this. He elaborated that while he's "confident it's going to be 'ok' for release," the current state is plagued by bug issues, a lack of configured progression mechanics, and numerous missing features, preventing it from reaching its full potential.

The Road Ahead: A Commitment to Greatness

Despite the frank assessment of Hytale's current state, Collins-Laflamme concluded on a determined and positive note. He affirmed his unwavering commitment: "I will do my best to empower my team to make a great game, however long it takes." This statement reassures fans that the low entry price is not a sign of giving up, but rather a transparent invitation to join the development journey, knowing full well that significant work remains. Players eager to see the game's current form can already access recent gameplay footage, showcasing its ongoing evolution.