# ๐ฎ Hytale F2P Launcher | Multiplayer Support
**A modern, cross-platform offline launcher for Hytale with automatic updates and multiplayer support (windows users & non-premium only)**
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## โจ Features
๐ฏ **Core Features**
- ๐ **Automatic Updates** - Smart version checking and seamless game updates
- ๐พ **Data Preservation** - Intelligent UserData backup and restoration during updates
- ๐ **Cross-Platform** - Full support for Windows, Linux (X11/Wayland), and macOS
- โ **Java Management** - Automatic Java runtime detection and installation
- ๐ฎ **Multiplayer Support** - Automatic multiplayer client installation (Windows)
๐ก๏ธ **Advanced Features**
- ๐ **Custom Installation** - Choose your own installation directory
- ๐ **Smart Detection** - Automatic game and dependency detection
- ๐๏ธ **Mod Support** - Built-in mod management system
- ๐ฌ **Player Chat** - Integrated chat system for community interaction
- ๐ฐ **News Feed** - Stay updated with the latest Hytale news
- ๐จ **Modern UI** - Clean, responsive interface with dark theme
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## ๐ Quick Start
### ๐ฅ Installation
#### Windows
1. Download the latest `Hytale-F2P.exe` from [**Releases**](https://github.com/amiayweb/Hytale-F2P/releases)
2. Run the installer
3. Launch from desktop or start menu
#### Linux
See [BUILD.md](BUILD.md) for detailed build instructions.
#### macOS
See [BUILD.md](BUILD.md) for detailed build instructions.
#### ๐ฅ๏ธ How to create server (Windows Only)?
1. Download the server files directly from: `http://3.10.208.30:3002/server`
2. Replace the existing files in your `HytaleF2P` installation folder
3. Run the server launcher (.bat) to start hosting your own Hytale server
### ๐ฎ Usage
1. **Enter your player name**
2. **Click "PLAY"**
3. **Automatic setup** - The launcher handles everything automatically
4. **Game launches** - Enjoy playing Hytale!
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## ๐ ๏ธ Building from Source
See [BUILD.md](BUILD.md) for comprehensive build instructions.
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## ๐ Changelog
### ๐ v2.0.0 *(Latest)*
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**Automatic Game Update System** - Smart version checking and seamless updates
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**Partial Automatic Launcher Update System** - This will inform you when I release a new update.
- ๐ก๏ธ **UserData Preservation** - Intelligent backup/restore of game saves during updates
- ๐ง **Enhanced Linux Support** - Full Wayland and X11 compatibility
- ๐ **Multiplayer Auto-Install** - Automatic multiplayer client setup on updates (Windows)
- ๐ก **API Integration** - Real-time version checking and client management
- ๐จ **UI Improvements** - Added contributor credits footer
- ๐ **Complete Launcher Overhaul** - Total redesign of the launcher architecture and interface
- ๐๏ธ **Integrated Mod Manager** - Built-in mod installation, management
- ๐ฌ **Community Chat System** - Real-time chat for launcher users to connect and communicate
### ๐ง v1.0.1
- ๐ **Custom Installation** - Choose installation directory with file browser
- ๐ **Always on Top** - Launcher stays visible during installation
- ๐ง **Smart Detection** - Automatic game detection and UI adaptation
- ๐๏ธ **Uninstall Feature** - Easy game removal with one click
- ๐ **Dynamic UI** - "INSTALL" vs "PLAY" button based on game state
- ๐ ๏ธ **Path Management** - Proper custom directory handling
- ๐ซ **UI Polish** - Improved layout and overflow prevention
### ๐ v1.0.0 *(Initial Release)*
- ๐ฎ **Offline Gameplay** - Play Hytale without internet connection
- โก **Auto Installation** - One-click game setup
- โ **Java Management** - Automatic Java runtime handling
- ๐จ **Modern Interface** - Clean, intuitive design
- ๐ **First Release** - Core launcher functionality
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## ๐ฅ Contributors
**Made with โค๏ธ by the community**
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### ๐ Project Creator
- [**@amiayweb**](https://github.com/amiayweb) - *Lead Developer & Project Creator*
### ๐ Contributors
- [**@chasem-dev**](https://github.com/chasem-dev) - *Issues fixer*
- [**@crimera**](https://github.com/crimera) - *Issues fixer*
- [**@sanasol**](https://github.com/sanasol) - *Issues fixer*
- [**@Terromur**](https://github.com/Terromur) - *Issues fixer*
- [**@Citeli-py**](https://github.com/Citeli-py) - *Issues fixer*
- [**@ericiskoolbeans**](https://github.com/ericiskoolbeans) - *Beta Tester*
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## โ๏ธ Legal Disclaimer
โ ๏ธ **Important Notice** โ ๏ธ
This launcher is created for **educational purposes only**.
๐๏ธ **Not Official** - This is an independent fan project **not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with** Hypixel Studios or Hytale.
๐ก๏ธ **No Warranty** - This software is provided **"as is"** without any warranty of any kind.
๐ **Responsibility** - The authors take no responsibility for how this software is used.
๐ **Takedown Policy** - If Hypixel Studios or Hytale requests removal, this project will be taken down immediately.
โค๏ธ **Support Official** - Please support the official game by purchasing it when available.
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*Made with โค๏ธ by [@amiayweb](https://github.com/amiayweb) and the amazing community*
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