What to know
- Hytale is designed with multiplayer as a core feature, not an add-on
- You can invite friends directly into your own world using in-game tools
- Public and community servers support custom modes and mods
- Dedicated servers are best for persistent, always-online worlds
Hytale blends sandbox adventure with strong multiplayer support, letting you decide how social or private your experience is. Whether you’re teaming up with a few friends or jumping into massive community servers, the game gives you flexible ways to play together.
Playing with friends in a private world
Hytale allows you to turn a normal single-player world into a shared multiplayer session without setting up a full server. This is ideal if you just want to explore, build, or progress together.
How to invite friends into your world
- Launch your existing world or create a new one.
- Open the pause menu and enable online or multiplayer access for the world.
- Allow other players to join. The game automatically handles the network connection in most cases.
- Copy the generated join or share code.
- Send the code to your friends so they can connect directly.
This method is quick and avoids manual router or port configuration for most players.
Joining public and community servers
If you’re looking for larger groups, competitive modes, or heavily customized gameplay, community servers are the way to go. These servers often run survival variants, PvP arenas, creative hubs, or entirely custom experiences.
How to join a server
- From the main menu, open the multiplayer or server browser section.
- Browse available public servers or choose the option to enter a server IP.
- Select a server and join.
Some servers automatically download required mods or assets when you connect, while others may require matching game versions.
Hosting a dedicated Hytale server
Dedicated servers are best if you want a world that stays online even when you’re not playing. This is common for long-term group projects or public communities.
| Hosting method | Who it’s for | Key advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Rented server | Most players | Easy setup and reliability |
| Self-hosted server | Advanced users | Full control and customization |
With a dedicated server, players connect using a server address, and you control world rules, player limits, and installed mods.
Multiplayer tips to keep in mind
- Private world invites are fastest for small groups
- Community servers offer the most variety in gameplay styles
- Dedicated servers provide the most stable long-term multiplayer experience
- Always check version compatibility when joining modded servers
Playing co-op in Hytale
Hytale gives you multiple ways to play together, whether you prefer relaxed co-op sessions or large, always-online communities. Choosing the right multiplayer setup depends on how many players you have and how persistent you want the world to be.
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