Hytale Minimum & Recommended PC Specs

Are you excited for Hytale but wondering if your computer can handle the adventure? That's a common question among players looking forward to Hypixel Studios' upcoming sandbox voxel RPG. The good news is that the Hytale team is actively optimizing performance to ensure the game remains accessible across a wide range of hardware, while still supporting its massive scale and complex simulation systems.

The developers have shared detailed Hytale system requirements based on extensive in-house testing across low-end integrated GPUs, mid-range laptops, and high-end recording setups. Below, we break down each requirement tier so you can determine whether your PC is ready to explore the world of Orbis.

To ensure you can run Hytale, you must have a 64-bit processor paired with a 64-bit operating system. The system requirements are divided into three tiers, which is helpful because they reflect testing across everything from low-end integrated GPUs and mid-range laptops to high-power high-end recording setups.

• Minimum: Designed for playing at 1080p resolution and achieving 30 or more frames per second (FPS) using the Low graphics preset.
• Recommended: Aimed at hitting 60 or more FPS at 1080p resolution while using the High graphics preset.
• Recording/Streamer: For content creators who need a stable framerate for high-quality video capture and live streaming at 1440p resolution.

These specifications represent the lowest hardware tier confirmed to run Hytale reliably. If your computer meets or exceeds these criteria, you can expect a very playable experience. For the best result at this level, we definitely recommend setting the view distance to 192 blocks, which reduces the load on your system.

The developers confirmed that an Intel HD Graphics 630 card achieved around 30 to 34 FPS at 1080p in their internal benchmark. A key note is that your graphics cards must have up-to-date drivers supporting at least OpenGL 4.1. The future versions of Hytale may additionally require support for Vulkan 1.3 and DirectX 12. To truly guarantee performance, make sure no other programs are running in the background.

For a superior gameplay experience that delivers smooth, high-frame-rate action, you should aim for these recommended requirements. This level of hardware will allow you to crank up the visual settings and enjoy the game as the Hytale team intended.

An important upgrade here is the move to an NVMe SSD, which is strongly recommended over a SATA SSD for its much faster speeds. Remember the technical notes: your graphics cards need at least OpenGL 4.1 support, and the future versions may additionally require support for Vulkan 1.3 and DirectX 12.

Hytale's world is procedurally generated and has, effectively, no fixed limit to its size. The memory and storage usage will increase the more you explore and build. We have based our figures on extensive in-house playtime in exploration mode.

The developers found that these numbers are typical for a regular playthrough:

• Installation Size: The initial installation size is 8 GB.
• Saved Game Size: A saved game file in exploration mode is around 661 MB for a 5000x5000 block area, which amounts to approximately 27 KB per 32x32 chunk.
• Final Recommendation: While 10 GB is the minimum available storage needed, we suggest 20 gb of free space as a safe amount to enjoy the game long-term. Using an SSD (Solid State Drive) is strongly recommended for faster loading.

The network requirements Hytale has are mainly determined by the amount of world data your computer downloads, which is directly tied to the "view distance" setting. Although Hytale is an internet download, you can always play single-player in "offline mode" once the game is installed. This means no active internet connection is required for single-player after installation.

For multiplayer, the game downloads significantly more data than it uploads, meaning your upload speed is quite small (less than 250 Kbit/s) and generally irrelevant. In testing, upload usage remained below 250 Kbit/s even in demanding scenarios.

To measure network requirements accurately, the developers simulated a worst-case scenario by moving through the world at 1.5× normal player speed, forcing rapid loading of new terrain data.

Keep in mind that these speeds reflect extreme scenarios. In normal gameplay, such as mining or crafting on an exploration mode server at lower view distance settings, the bandwidth usage is much lower. Minigames such as Skywars, Bedwars, and other small-map experiences consume very little bandwidth compared to exploration mode.

This tier is specifically for dedicated creators who want to produce hytale content with consistent performance while performing high bitrate capture. The focus here is not on raw fps but on stable frametimes during demanding situations like large battles or high view distance settings, especially with simultaneous server simulation running in singleplayer.

The developers strongly recommend using AV1 or HEVC for video recording if your card supports it. Newer graphics cards are recommended because they offer much better video quality for any given bitrate, which is vital for livestreaming. For best performance, using a separate drive specifically for video recording is also highly suggested. One internal benchmark using an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, NVIDIA RTX 5080, and 64 GB of DDR5-6000 memory sustained around 400 FPS at 3840×1440 resolution, with view distance set to 768 blocks in singleplayer while recording in AV1.

Hytale operates by running both the client (what you see) and a server (the game simulation). Depending on your chosen play mode, the workload on your hardware requirements changes significantly. Understanding this helps you optimize your PC for your intended experience.

Running the game in single-player is the scenario that puts the most strain on your system. Your machine must manage all aspects of the game simultaneously.

• Client Tasks: Your computer handles the full game client, which includes graphics rendering, the user interface, and all visual gameplay.
• Server Tasks: At the same time, your machine manages the entire simulation, including all NPC behavior, all world generation and updates, and the networking layer.
• Performance Impact: The singleplayer mode requires more cpu performance and RAM compared to multiplayer because all the complex world and NPC logic is handled directly by your processor.

When playing in multiplayer, the server component is managed remotely. This significantly reduces the load on your local machine, often resulting in better performance on the same hardware.

• Workload: Your PC only focuses on the graphics and local gameplay elements.
• Result: The heavy lifting of the world simulation is taken off your machine.
• Benefit: If you only plan to play multiplayer or smaller-scale minigames, you may be able to run Hytale smoothly even if your setup is slightly below the minimum requirements.

Introducing modifications will inevitably increase your system's hardware requirements. Hytale's design allows for deep modding, but large content packs, complex server-side logic, or settings that increase the view distance can heavily tax the CPU and the GPU beyond the demands of the standard game.

The single most influential setting on performance is called "view distance." This option controls the size of the area around your character that is loaded, visible, and actively simulated.

• Scaling Issue: Doubling the view distance has a drastic effect; it quadruples the amount of world data the computer must process at any given time.
• Hardware Load: This means four times as many blocks and NPCs must be tracked, which forces your computer to work much harder.
• Ideal Setting: The developers suggest experiencing Hytale with a view distance of 384 blocks, as Orbis was designed with this scope in mind. If your system can comfortably handle it, you may want to experiment with higher distances.

The Hytale team wants to stress that this is not a traditional AAA title; it is a sandbox voxel game that fundamentally shifts the performance bottleneck. Understanding these differences is critical if you are planning a pre-launch upgrade for early access.

This game relies more heavily on cpu performance and RAM than many other games in the sandbox space. Traditional games often focus on highly detailed graphics (GPU-intensive), but voxel worlds involve constant simulation of physics, world generation, and complex entity logic.

• The Voxel Logic: Every block you interact with, every NPC's behavior, and the procedural world updates are primarily handled by the Central Processing Unit (CPU). When your machine runs the game in single-player, the CPU is responsible for running both the client graphics and the local server simulation.
• Upgrade Advice: If your graphics cards meet the minimum requirements, you should prioritize upgrading your CPU before investing in a more powerful GPU. The developers state that upgrading your CPU should make Hytale run with better performance than upgrading to a faster graphics card. This focus on the CPU is a key technical note for all players planning a hardware upgrade for this title.

While the focus for the early access launch is locked to 64 bit windows 10 / version 1809, Windows 11, Hypixel Studios is actively working to bring Hytale to other platforms.

• Linux and Mac Status: At the time of writing, the Hytale team is continuing its efforts to develop system requirements for Linux and Mac systems. They are actively working on both versions, which include optimizing for both older Intel Macs and the newer M1+ Apple Silicon processors.
• Steam Deck Status: Regarding the Steam Deck, Hypixel Studios mentioned that official compatibility testing is not yet feasible. The main hurdle is not the hardware, as the device often exceeds the minimum requirements, but rather the necessary work to comply with Steam's specific policies for verification. This means that while players on the Steam Deck may be able to run the game through compatibility layers, official support is still pending.

Preparing your rig according to the official Hytale system requirements is the best way to ensure you are ready for early access. The Hytale team has been transparent, providing clear benchmarks for a game broadly accessible to many players, from those with basic integrated graphics setups to seasoned streamers with powerful dedicated machines. We have seen that a powerful CPU and fast NVMe storage are critical for world generation and the single-player simulation, while the view distance setting is the primary driver of performance bottlenecks. Keep your drivers updated, and you will be well-prepared to fully immerse yourself in the world of Orbis.