What to know

  • It’s a WIP (work‑in‑progress) block labeled “Developer” in the tooltip, not a finished feature.​
  • Right now, it has no use: can’t be placed, crafted, or interacted with in any way.​
  • Players get it randomly from chests, mobs, or exploration in early‑access worlds.​
  • It’s expected to become an automated logging station or tree farm block in a future update.​

In Hytale’s current early-access build, the Woodcutter’s block is a developer placeholder rather than a usable item. Its inventory tooltip simply reads “Developer,” which signals that the feature isn’t active yet. This isn’t a bug or glitch, it’s intentionally left in the game so the developers can test, refine, and balance the woodcutting automation system before officially releasing it for normal gameplay.

Woodcutter's Block (Dev Item)
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Woodcutter Block's uses

The woodcutter’s block is a work-in-progress item that’s widely expected to become an automated woodcutting or tree-farming station in a future update, potentially chopping trees, replanting saplings, and collecting logs using tools, fuel, or power. For now, it has no active function, so the best option is to store it safely and wait for official patch notes. There’s no confirmed release timeline yet, but it will likely arrive alongside broader automation and woodcutting system updates.

Woodcutter Block's current status

As of now, the woodcutter’s block has zero function in the game. You cannot:​

  • Place it in the world.​
  • Craft it or use it in any recipe.​
  • Interact with it in any meaningful way (no right‑click menu, no automation).​

It behaves like a normal item in your inventory (you can drop it, pick it up, move it around), but that’s all.​

The Woodcutter’s future

For now, the woodcutter’s block is best treated as a collectible placeholder, it isn’t broken, just unfinished. Once its update goes live, it’s expected to become a fully functional automation block for cutting and managing trees, making large-scale wood farming far easier. Until then, keep it stored safely and enjoy exploring everything else Hytale’s early access has to offer.

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