Update 2 Is Here!
Hypixel Studios has released Update 2 for Hytale, bringing a wealth of new content, balance changes, and quality-of-life improvements. From new cosmetic options to farming overhauls and server stability fixes, this update has something for everyone. Here's everything you need to know.
Cosmetics & Customization
New avatar customization options have been added for all players:
- New Face Options:
- Bandit Mask + Side Knot (Variant)
- Blindfold + Thick (Variant)
- Bandage Blindfold + Thick, Left Eye, Right Eye (Variants)
- Vampire Mouth
- Cute Mouth
- Orc Mouth
- Added white color to fantasy cotton cosmetic colors
- Updated haircut visuals: Single Side Pigtail, Hair Stick Bun, Simple Bobcut, Fighter Buns, Smart Elven, Windswept
- New armor slot visibility toggles in the character panel - server hosts can disable this for PvP/immersion
- Improved cape animations when running
Gameplay & Balance
Significant changes to combat, mining, and creature balance:
- New Necromancy Item: Raise skeletal minions from bone piles - drops from large Praetorian Skeleton
- Mining Progression Overhaul:
- Adamantite now requires Thorium or Cobalt pickaxe
- Lower tier pickaxes deal much less damage to higher tier ores
- Higher quality pickaxes significantly reduce hits required
- Buffed Polar Bears
- More decorative light recipes added to furniture bench
- Hide Drop Changes: Bison, Boar, Cow, Horse, and Warthog now drop Medium Hide instead of Light Hide
- Magma Toad Adjustments: Reduced tongue damage, new Headbutt ability added
- Petals are now craftable: Renewable through Sunflower Seeds farming, lighter cloth block variants available
World Generation
- WorldGen V2 documentation prepared for modders
- New Default_Flat & Default_Void templates using World Gen V2
- Creative Hub Portal now spawns with V2 flat worldgen (clear weather, limited fog)
- Major ore placement refactor: More ores in all zones, especially Devastated Lands underground
- Note: Explore new chunks in old worlds to see this change
Farming Improvements
Farming has received significant quality-of-life updates:
- Eternal crops no longer break from accidental weapon damage
- Tilled soil now lasts 1.2 to 1.5 days (increased from before)
- Fixed soil decay under fully grown crops
- Hold torches in offhand while using Hoe and Seeds
- Breaking fully grown Eternal crops returns their Seeds
- Harvested crops can be placed on ground when crouching
- Hoe tier changes:
- Copper: Now Tier 2 (was Tier 4)
- Iron: Now Tier 4 (was Tier 8)
- Thorium: Added at Tier 6
UI / UX Improvements
- Improved editor block tooltip descriptions
- Color names now display when hovering in Avatar Customization
- Better hotbar active-slot visibility with increased contrast and diamond indicator
- Memories categories now sorted alphabetically in "The Heart Of Orbis"
- Inventory improvements:
- Faster double-click handling
- Shift+Click directly equips armor to empty slots
- QERT shortcuts for quick actions (put all, pull all, quickstack, sort)
- Shortcuts display in tooltips
- FPS Counter: New overlay option in General > User Interface
- Player Markers:
- Now display on compass
- Removed "Player: " prefix on map
- Names always render on map
- Toggle buttons for map/compass visibility
- Height indicators (up/down) on compass
- Ophidiophobia Mode: Turns snakes into Hatworms (Gameplay > Accessibility)
Audio & Visual Effects
- Added all missing basic Rex sounds
- Updated bones item inventory sounds
- Fixed Howling Sands cave music track bug
- Updated all food particle tints
Bug Fixes, Tech & Stability
Major technical improvements for servers and clients:
- Server Auto-Update System:
- New UpdateModule core plugin
- Configuration options for check intervals, notifications, patchline selection, backups
- New /update commands for managing updates
- Launcher scripts (start.sh, start.bat) included
- Shadow rendering improvements
- Fixed middle-click "pick block" in creative mode when hotbar is full
- Asset Editor now displays documentation in tooltips
- Fixed mantling detection issues
- Cleared keybinds now persist across sessions
- Improved weather transitions
- Fixed teleporter collision issues
- Rail carts now consume and place properly
- Fixed bed respawning in unloaded chunks
- Major server stability, validation, ECS, and timeout improvements
- Water container refilling now targets closest water block
- Fixed oversized placement previews
- Fixed Berserker haircut and glasses texture issues
- Added permissions for world map teleporting (prevents unauthorized teleports)
- Fixed Emerald Wilds dungeon environments - new soundtracks!
- Fixed player marker flickering and readability on map
What This Means for Server Owners
Update 2 brings important features for Hytale server operators:
- Auto-Update System: Keep your server current without manual intervention
- Armor Visibility Controls: Enforce dress codes for PvP or RP servers
- Map Teleport Permissions: Better security against unauthorized player movement
- Stability Improvements: Fewer crashes and better performance
Make sure to update your server to take advantage of these improvements. If you're running a Hytale server, list it on Hytale.Global to help players find your community.
Download Update 2
Update 2 is available now through the official Hytale launcher. Your game should update automatically, or you can manually check for updates in the launcher settings.
For the official patch notes, visit the Hytale Blog.
