Riot Games is closing Hypixel Studios, the team behind Hytale, a Minecraft-like game in development since 2015. Hypixel's CEO Aaron Donaghey announced that despite years of effort, they could not realize Hytale's ambitious vision. The studio, acquired by Riot in 2020, failed to release a promised beta in 2021 due to significant delays and technical challenges with the game engine. Donaghey expressed gratitude for the team's efforts and reassured that Hypixel's Minecraft server remains unaffected by this studio closure, with supportive measures in place for the affected staff.
"After years of pushing forward, adapting, and exploring every possible path, it became clear we couldn't bring Hytale to life in a way that truly delivered on its promise."
"Our technical ambitions grew more complex, and even after a major reboot of the game engine, the team found that Hytale still wasn't as far along as it needed to be."
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