Hytale Multiplayer Guide: Servers, Hosting, and Playing with Friends

One week into Hytale’s Early Access launch, the multiplayer scene is already thriving. With 2.8 million concurrent players on launch day, the community has quickly established a diverse ecosystem of servers for every playstyle.

This guide covers everything from joining your first server to hosting your own community.

Ways to Play Multiplayer

Hytale offers flexible multiplayer options:

1. Multiplayer Worlds (Quick Play)

Host your own world and invite friends
Use share codes to connect
World is active only when host is online
Best for: Small friend groups, casual sessions

2. Dedicated Servers (Persistent)

Always-on servers for larger communities
Can be self-hosted or rented from providers
Supports server-side mods
Best for: Clans, guilds, public communities

3. Official Minigames (Coming Soon)

Developer-hosted competitive modes
Quick matchmaking
Planned for future Early Access updates

Server Types Explained

The Hytale community has created many server varieties:

Survival Servers

The core Hytale experience:

Resource gathering and base building
Exploration of procedurally generated worlds
Monster combat and boss raids
Player economies and trading

Variations:

Type	Description
Vanilla	Pure Hytale experience
Enhanced	Quality-of-life improvements
Hardcore	Permadeath, extra challenge
Economy	Focus on trading and shops

Minigame Networks

Fast-paced arcade-style games:

SkyWars - PvP on floating islands
SurvivalGames - Battle royale style
BedWars - Protect your bed, destroy others
And many more community creations

PvP/Factions Servers

Competitive player-versus-player combat:

Faction-based territory control
Raiding and base defense
Clan wars and alliances
Ranked competitive modes

Creative Servers

Building without limits:

Infinite resources
Large plots for massive builds
Community showcases
Building competitions

Adventure/RPG Servers

Custom game experiences:

Quest systems and storylines
Dungeons with custom bosses
Progression and leveling
Loot-based gameplay

Roleplay Communities

Immersive social experiences:

Custom storylines and lore
Character creation and development
Moderated interactions
Often use voice chat

Anarchy Servers

No rules, maximum challenge:

PvP anywhere, anytime
No moderation
Griefing allowed
Only for hardcore players

How to Join a Server

Finding Servers

In-Game Browser (Coming soon) - Integrated server discovery
Community Lists - Websites like HytaleTop100
Reddit r/hytale - Server advertisements
Discord - Hytale community servers

Connecting

Get the server IP address
Open Hytale → Multiplayer
Enter IP and port
Click Connect

First Time Tips

Read server rules carefully
Introduce yourself if it’s a community server
Don’t ask for items immediately
Find a safe spot before going AFK

Hosting Your Own Server

Quick Hosting (Friends Only)

Start a singleplayer world
Open to Multiplayer in settings
Share your invite code with friends
Friends connect using the code

Dedicated Server Setup

Requirements:

4GB+ RAM (8GB+ recommended)
Java 25 installed
x64 or arm64 processor
Stable internet connection

Basic Steps:

Download the Hytale Server files
Configure server.properties
Set up port forwarding (default: 25565)
Run the server executable
Share your IP with players

Rented Hosting Benefits:

24/7 uptime
Professional DDoS protection
Easy management panels
Automatic backups

Popular hosting providers already support Hytale, with prices starting around $5-10/month for small servers.

Server Administration

Essential Commands

Command	Function
`/kick [player]`	Remove player temporarily
`/ban [player]`	Permanent removal
`/unban [player]`	Remove ban
`/whitelist add [player]`	Allow specific players
`/op [player]`	Grant admin privileges

Moderation Best Practices

Set Clear Rules - Post rules at spawn
Backup Regularly - Automate if possible
Have Multiple Admins - Cover different time zones
Use Anti-Grief Plugins - Protect player builds
Engage Your Community - Active admins = healthy server

Modding and Customization

Hytale’s server modding is incredibly powerful:

Automatic Mod Loading

When players join your server, they automatically receive and load any required mods. No manual client-side installation needed!

Asset Pack System

Custom textures and models
Modified sounds and music
UI customizations
All synced server-side

Popular Mod Categories

Quality of Life - Minimaps, waypoints, inventory sorting
Economy - Shops, currencies, trading systems
Protection - Land claims, anti-grief
Combat - Balance changes, new weapons
Cosmetics - Pets, trails, particle effects

Tools for Creators

Blockbench Integration - Model creation
CurseForge Partnership - Mod distribution
World generation editors
Asset pack managers

Upcoming Multiplayer Features

The developers have confirmed these are in development:

Friends List - Add and track online friends
Party System - Stay together across servers
Guilds - Persistent group management
Proximity Voice Chat - Already in prototype

Server Discovery

In-game server browser
Filtering by type, population, region
Featured and recommended servers
Quick join functionality

API Improvements

Extended server control APIs
Better analytics for server owners
Cross-server communication
Tournament support tools

Tips for New Multiplayer Players

Start on Survival Servers - Learn the game basics
Join Official Discord - Find active communities
Don’t Trust Too Quickly - Especially on public servers
Make Friends - The game is better together
Report Issues - Help improve Early Access
Try Different Server Types - Find what you enjoy
Consider Hosting - It’s easier than you think

Recommended First Servers

For new players, we recommend:

Casual Survival - Learn building and combat
Minigame Networks - Quick, fun matches
Creative Servers - Practice building skills

Avoid Anarchy and Hardcore servers until you’re experienced with the game mechanics.

The Hytale multiplayer community is just getting started. Whether you want to build empires with friends or compete in minigames, there’s a server waiting for you.

Have a server to recommend? Share it in the comments or on r/hytale!