Wondering when Hytale is coming to Steam? After years of troubled development, Hytale is finally out in early access. However, the game is currently only available via Hytale’s native, proprietary PC launcher, meaning those who want to play it on other platforms will have to wait. So, when will Hytale release on mobile, consoles, Steam, and other platforms? Here’s everything we currently know.
Hytale Steam Release Date News & Rumors
Let’s answer the big question first: Is Hytale coming to Steam? Yes, the developers have stated that they do intend to release the game on Steam eventually. However, don’t expect the game to launch on Steam anytime soon. If you want to play Hytale but are waiting for the Steam release, it’s going to be a long wait.
That’s because the developers want to properly develop the game during the early access phase, and they expect it to remain in early access for at least a couple of years. Why are they doing this? To quote Simon, the main developer behind the game:
“We want to spend our time in Early Access working with our existing community to improve the game, rather than chasing a flood of cold first impressions that could overcorrect the game’s direction.”
On top of not wanting the game’s early access to be influenced by uninformed players, another important factor is that Steam doesn’t currently support some of Hytale’s modding features. Extensive modding capabilities are one of the game’s core selling points, which makes this a significant consideration.
Hytale Mobile Launch - Is It Coming to Android and iOS?
During the Early Access period, there will be no mobile release for Hytale. This has been confirmed by the developers. That means that you should not expect Hytale on Android or iOS until at least 2028, and quite possibly much later. This will probably come as disappointing to many Minecraft fans, as the vast majority of players are currently enjoying the game on their mobile phones.
To make matters worse, even a release after Early Access is not guaranteed, as the studio is still “evaluating what it would take to make this a feasible reality.” As such, if you really want to see the game on mobile, you should voice your wishes on Reddit, Discord, and other official channels. We’ll be sure to update this section as soon as the developers share more information about a potential Hytale mobile release.
Hytale Console Release - Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox Ports
Finally, let’s take a look at what the future holds for Hytale when it comes to console releases. Is Hytale coming to Switch 2, PS5, and Xbox? Yes, Hypixel Studios has confirmed that Hytale will eventually come to consoles. However, that’s not going to happen during the early access stage, meaning there will be no console release before 2028 at the earliest.
That’s because porting requires “a lot of work on backend systems to make this a reality,” meaning it will take a significant amount of time and effort, and the studio wants to focus on “making a good game first” before doing anything else. As it stands, Hytale could launch simultaneously on Switch 2, PS5, PS6, and whatever the next Xbox console turns out to be.
So there you have it, this is all the information we currently have about Hytale's launch of mobile, consoles, and Steam. Nevertheless, we will make sure to follow the situation closely and update the article as soon as new offical (and unofficial) information surfaces.
Hytale Steam, Console & Mobile FAQ
Yes, but only after the game is out of early access.
Most likely yes, but the developer will have to evaluate the situation first.
Yes, but only after the early access period is over, meaning not before 2026.
Probably, but it depends on various factors.
The developers have stated that they want the game to remain in Early Access for at least a couple of years, meaning you shouldn’t expect it to end before 2028, and possibly even 2029.
If you want to learn more about Hytale, be sure to check out our dedicated Hytale hub, where you’ll find guides, recipes, tier lists, walkthroughs, how-tos, and more. And, of course, once the developers add more content on the topic, we will promptly update the article with the latest information.
Nikola is a Senior Staff Writer at Pro Game Guides with over 13 years of experience in gaming journalism. He has been playing video games since his father bought him an NES and a Sega Mega Drive in the early 1990s. Over the years, he has mainly become a PC gamer with a love for narrative-driven RPGs, real-time strategy games, and psychological/survival horror titles. Still, he enjoys any game that’s worth his time.