Hytale New Worlds Modding Contest: $100,000 Prize Pool with CurseForge
The Hytale modding community just got its biggest moment yet. On March 5, 2026, the Hytale team officially launched the New Worlds Modding Contest in partnership with CurseForge — featuring a staggering $100,000 USD total prize pool across 65 winners.
If you’ve been building with Hytale’s modding tools, this is your time to shine.
💰 Contest at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Total Prize Pool | $100,000 USD |
| Total Winners | 65 |
| Platform Partner | CurseForge |
| Submission Site | hytale.curseforge.com/newworldscontest |
CurseForge is handling all submissions, moderation, and logistics — allowing the Hytale dev team to stay focused on building the game.
🏆 A Word from Simon Collins-LaFlamme
The announcement came with a personal message from the studio’s CEO:
“My vision has always been that modders should be celebrated, not sidelined. The people who pour their creativity into pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the game deserve to be front and center — they deserve to be rewarded.
Try to think of it like esports, but for modders. We want to build an ecosystem where talent rises to the top and where the community recognizes and elevates the people who make incredible things. This contest is the first step. There will be many more.
This is just the beginning.”
— Simon Collins-LaFlamme
A powerful statement that underscores the studio’s long-term commitment to the modding ecosystem.
🎯 Three Competition Categories
The contest is divided into three distinct tracks, each targeting a different area of Hytale’s modding toolkit:
🌍 1. WorldGen V2
Showcase your mastery of Hytale’s powerful World Generation V2 system. Create stunning custom landscapes, biomes, dungeons, and environments that push what’s possible in procedural world design.
Best for: Builders, terrain designers, map makers
🧠 2. NPCs
Design and implement custom NPCs — new enemy types, friendly creatures, unique characters with behaviors, animations, and interactions. Hytale’s NPC framework is highly flexible; show the community what it can do.
Best for: Game designers, scripters, animators
🎮 3. Experiences
Build complete gameplay experiences — mini-games, adventure maps, custom game modes, or anything else that creates a memorable experience for players inside Hytale.
Best for: Full game designers, server content creators
🌟 Community Favorites & Mid-Contest Drops
Beyond the main prizes, the contest also features:
- Community Favorites category — voted on by the player community
- Mid-Contest Drops — special announcements and bonuses throughout the contest period
Details on voting and mid-contest events are available on the CurseForge contest page.
📚 Resources: Where to Learn Hytale Modding
New to Hytale modding? Here are the official recommended resources:
- HytaleModding — Community-run modding wiki and tutorials
- Kaupenjoe (YouTube) — Video tutorials on Hytale modding
- Official Hytale Discord — #modding channels with active dev support
🔮 Beyond the Contest: A Talent Pipeline
This contest isn’t just about prizes. The Hytale team has been explicit: they hire from the community.
Previous updates have seen team members join directly from the modding and player community. The team views this contest as a way to discover the next wave of talent — if you love working on WorldGen, NPCs, or custom experiences, they want to see what you can do.
“We believe in hiring from the community, and if you love working on worldgen, NPCs, or custom experiences, we want to see what you can do!”
📝 How to Enter
- Visit the contest page on CurseForge
- Choose your category (WorldGen V2, NPCs, or Experiences)
- Build your submission using Hytale’s modding tools
- Submit before the deadline
Check the official page for exact deadline dates, submission rules, and prize tier breakdowns.
💬 Community Reaction
The announcement was met with massive enthusiasm across the Hytale community on Discord, Reddit, and X/Twitter. Key community sentiments:
- Excitement about the scale of prizes for a game still in Early Access
- Appreciation for the three-category structure giving different creator types a fair shot
- Curiosity about the WorldGen V2 category — seen as the most technically challenging but also most creatively open-ended
- Many veteran modders announcing they’re already deep in preparation
📝 Summary
The Hytale New Worlds Modding Contest is more than a competition — it’s a statement about what kind of game and community Hytale wants to be. With $100,000 in prizes, 65 winners, and a direct line to potential employment, this is a genuine opportunity for talented creators.
Whether you’re an experienced modder or just starting out, now is the best time to dive into Hytale’s modding tools.
Useful Links
Stay tuned to HytalePost for modding guides, contest highlights, and community showcase content!