What to know
- Hytale launched in Early Access on January 13, 2026, with modding tools included.
- Mod browsing currently happens on external platforms like CurseForge.
- Developers confirmed an in-game mod browser is planned for after launch.
- There’s no concrete release timeline for that feature yet. —
Mod support has been one of the biggest talking points since Hytale entered Early Access on January 13, 2026. The sandbox RPG’s focus on user content and community creativity means modding tools were included at launch, and modders have already produced hundreds of creations hosted on sites like CurseForge.
However, the integrated in-game mod browser — the system that would let you browse, install, and manage mods from inside the game interface itself — is not yet available. Instead, players currently rely on external mod repositories and community tools where mods are downloaded and installed outside the game.
The good news is that the developers have officially confirmed that such a mod browser is planned and will be added in a future update after launch. On social media, Hytale co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme stated: “After launch, we will add an in-game mod browser so you can easily download or share your mods, and players can install them with a single click.” This confirms that the feature is on the roadmap — it just hasn’t landed yet.
At this moment, there’s no official release date or window from Hypixel Studios for the mod browser. Hytale is still early in its post-launch development cycle, with weekly updates and broader patches rolling out as the developers refine core systems and respond to community feedback.
In practice, that means you can expect the mod browser to show up in one of the mid- to long-term updates, once the team focuses on quality-of-life upgrades beyond core game stability and content expansions. Because Hytale is in Early Access and actively evolving — and because the developers are promising frequent updates — it’s reasonable to anticipate the mod browser at some point down the 2026 roadmap, but not immediately at release.
Until then, the thriving modding community continues to build and share content through external platforms. The fact that Hypixel Studios is hiring mod creators and officially embracing community-built content highlights how central mods are to Hytale’s long-term vision.
Bottom line: The in-game mod browser will arrive after the official launch, but there’s currently no confirmed date. It’s a highly anticipated feature, and its eventual release will make discovering and managing mods much smoother — but for now, you still need to use external sources to find and install mods.
