🎮 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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📸 Screenshots
✨ Features
🎯 Core Features
- 🔄 Automatic Updates - Smart version checking and seamless game updates
- 💾 Data Preservation - Intelligent UserData backup and restoration during updates
- 🌐 Cross-Platform - Full support for Windows, Linux (X11/Wayland), and macOS
- ☕ Java Management - Automatic Java runtime detection and installation
- 🎮 Multiplayer Support - Automatic multiplayer client installation (Windows)
🛡️ Advanced Features
- 📁 Custom Installation - Choose your own installation directory
- 🔍 Smart Detection - Automatic game and dependency detection
- 🗂️ Mod Support - Built-in mod management system
- 💬 Player Chat - Integrated chat system for community interaction
- 📰 News Feed - Stay updated with the latest Hytale news
- 🎨 Modern UI - Clean, responsive interface with dark theme
🚀 Quick Start
📥 Installation
Windows
- Download the latest
Hytale-F2P.exefrom Releases - Run the installer
- Launch from desktop or start menu
Linux
See BUILD.md for detailed build instructions or Releases section.
macOS
See BUILD.md for detailed build instructions or Releases section.
🖥️ How to create server (Windows Only)?
See SERVER.md
🛠️ Building from Source
See BUILD.md for comprehensive build instructions.
📋 Changelog
🆕 v2.0.1 (Latest)
- 📊 Advanced Logging System - Complete logging with timestamps, file rotation, and session tracking
- 🔧 Play Button Fix - Resolved issue where play button could get stuck in "CHECKING..." state
- 💬 Discord Integration - Added closable Discord notification for community engagement
- 📁 Game Location Access - New "Open Game Location" button in settings for easy file access
- 🎯 UI Polish - Removed bounce animation from player counter for smoother experience
- 🛡️ Stability Improvements - Enhanced error handling and process lifecycle management
- ⚡ Performance Optimizations - Faster startup times and better resource management
- 🔄 Timeout Protection - Added safety timeouts to prevent launcher freezing
🔄 v2.0.0
- ✅ Automatic Game Update System - Smart version checking and seamless updates
- ✅ Partial Automatic Launcher Update System - This will inform you when I release a new update.
- 🛡️ UserData Preservation - Intelligent backup/restore of game saves during updates
- 🐧 Enhanced Linux Support - Full Wayland and X11 compatibility
- 🔄 Multiplayer Auto-Install - Automatic multiplayer client setup on updates (Windows)
- 📡 API Integration - Real-time version checking and client management
- 🎨 UI Improvements - Added contributor credits footer
- 🔄 Complete Launcher Overhaul - Total redesign of the launcher architecture and interface
- 🗂️ Integrated Mod Manager - Built-in mod installation, management
- 💬 Community Chat System - Real-time chat for launcher users to connect and communicate
🔧 v1.0.1
- 📁 Custom Installation - Choose installation directory with file browser
- 🏠 Always on Top - Launcher stays visible during installation
- 🧠 Smart Detection - Automatic game detection and UI adaptation
- 🗑️ Uninstall Feature - Easy game removal with one click
- 🔄 Dynamic UI - "INSTALL" vs "PLAY" button based on game state
- 🛠️ Path Management - Proper custom directory handling
- 💫 UI Polish - Improved layout and overflow prevention
🎉 v1.0.0 (Initial Release)
- 🎮 Offline Gameplay - Play Hytale without internet connection
- ⚡ Auto Installation - One-click game setup
- ☕ Java Management - Automatic Java runtime handling
- 🎨 Modern Interface - Clean, intuitive design
- 🌟 First Release - Core launcher functionality
👥 Contributors
Made with ❤️ by the community
🏆 Project Creator
- @amiayweb - Lead Developer & Project Creator
🌟 Contributors
- @chasem-dev - Issues fixer
- @crimera - Issues fixer
- @sanasol - Issues fixer
- @Terromur - Issues fixer
- @Citeli-py - Issues fixer
- @ericiskoolbeans - Beta Tester
📊 GitHub Stats
📞 Support
Need help? Open an issue or start a discussion!
⚖️ Legal Disclaimer
⚠️ Important Notice ⚠️
This launcher is created for educational purposes only.
🏛️ Not Official - This is an independent fan project not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with Hypixel Studios or Hytale.
🛡️ No Warranty - This software is provided "as is" without any warranty of any kind.
📝 Responsibility - The authors take no responsibility for how this software is used.
🛑 Takedown Policy - If Hypixel Studios or Hytale requests removal, this project will be taken down immediately.
❤️ Support Official - Please support the official game by purchasing it when available.
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Made with ❤️ by @amiayweb and the amazing community