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Hytale releases first big update with new content, tons of fixes, and a tease for pet dogs as devs promise to "improve the game as quickly as possible"

"We are committed to maintaining a rapid patching cadence"

GamesRadar

New York City is being recreated at 1:1 scale inside Minecraft — project is 5 years in and contains over 50,000 buildings so far

A team of builders is recreating New York City in Minecraft, with the group working on the project over five years and counting.

Tom’s Hardware

Minecraft-inspired RPG Hytale, created by Minecraft multiplayer server devs, gets mod to make it look more like Minecraft

Want more voxels with that?

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Hytale vs Minecraft: 5 key differences you should know about

Here's what you're getting, and what you're not, if you try Hypixel Studios' new sandbox adventure game.

PC Gamer

The best Hytale mods and how to install them

You can already start modding worlds and servers.

PC Gamer

After cancelling Hytale and selling it back to the original owners, Riot Games gives kudos to the Minecraft-inspired RPG's devs on a successful launch: "Congrats on early access"

Everyone loves a happy ending

GamesRadar

Hytale's developer warned us the adventure sandbox 'isn't good yet,' but it already feels pretty good to me

The early access crafting adventure has a long road ahead, but it's taken a big first step.

PC Gamer

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Hytale roadmap "isn't completely pre-planned," but features like friend lists and proximity chat are already in development as the Minecraft-inspired sandbox hits early access

Early updates for major issues will come "quickly and frequently"

GamesRadar

Minecraft competitor "Hytale" shows off playable DOOM inside its game engine — should Mojang Studios be concerned, or is this just a harmless alternative?

A modder has already managed to get DOOM running inside Hytale before early access, giving an early look at how far its tools can be pushed.

Windows Central

Minecraft's Mounts of Mayhem update has launched a DLC to add more trials that put your skills to the test, but most importantly it adds particle effects for when you're riding a horse

It's the little things in life.

PC Gamer

Best Hytale Mods to Download at Launch

Beyond its inspiration from the Minecraft universe, Hytale's biggest selling point is the developers' support for mods. Since there are already hundreds

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Minecraft Tiny Takeover drop: Everything you need to know about the first update for 2026

Now that we know it's coming, here's what you need to know about baby animals and more.

PC Gamer

Minecraft-like RPG Hytale expects "over 1 million players" at launch, Hypixel lead reflects on its "incredibly difficult" development: "No sacrifices, no Hytale"

Hypixel is ready for what's coming

GamesRadar

A dev on Minecraft-like Hytale has already used its creative tools to make a homebrew side-scroller

Notably, said developer is not a programmer.

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Windows Central

Minecraft is getting cuter with its first update of the year, and you can already try out the new baby mobs

Mojang Studios has already begun testing the first new features included in Minecraft's first 2026 update, with adorable baby versions of our favorite mobs.

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Hytale vs Minecraft – Complete Comparison Guide

Looking for an unbiased Hytale vs. Minecraft comparison? With Hytale entering early access on January 13, 2026, it’s no surprise the community is buzzing

PC Gamer

Minecraft teases its first drop of 2026, and it might finally be the thing that stops me from being a passive mob killing machine

Suddenly my avatar isn't THAT hungry.

PC Gamer

Minecraft block or luxury paint color? Can you tell which is which?

Do you know your Glowstone from your Stony Ground? Find out in our quiz!

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Dot Esports

Hytale mods ready at launch with CurseForge deal

Good news for modders.

PC Gamer

If you're looking for a way to fill the Stranger Things-shaped hole in your heart, the new Minecraft DLC has you covered

Or if you're just looking for a way to forget about the last season.

Dot Esports

Best Minecraft holiday merch and gifts 2026

The best gifts for any Minecraft fan are here.

Windows Central

Minecraft’s 2025 end‑of‑year stats prove the game is still a global phenomenon with numbers most franchises can only dream of

Now that 2025 is nearly over, many are looking back at the last year of gaming fun. That includes Mojang, which just shared some fun Minecraft community stats.

Windows Central

Minecraft’s new Stranger Things DLC lets you play through Seasons 1–4 with Hawkins, the Upside Down, and even a blocky Mind Flayer faithfully recreated

Minecraft's latest DLC is an official tie-in with the global phenomenon, Stranger Things, featuring content from the first four seasons of the Netflix show.

Dot Esports

League of Legends and CS2 dominate esports in 2025 by peak viewership and prize money

The biggest esports titles of the year.

Total Film

The year of Minecraft: How Jack Black's block-tastic video game adaptation started the most chaotic cinema trend of 2025

Year in Review 2025 | We take a closer look at the unprecedented success of A Minecraft Movie and the video game movie revolution

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