Last updated: January 2026
Hytale just launched in early access on January 13, 2026, and you're already ready to launch your community server? Excellent initiative! This guide explains everything you need to know to monetize your Hytale server legally, taking advantage of the most favorable policy in the video game industry.
Hytale: The Context of a Historic Launch
Developed by Hypixel Studios—the team behind the world's largest Minecraft server—Hytale has had a turbulent journey. Announced in 2018 with a trailer that accumulated over 60 million views, the game was acquired by Riot Games in 2020, canceled in June 2025, then resurrected by its original founders in November 2025.
This tumultuous history has shaped a unique philosophy: Hypixel Studios wants community server creators to succeed. And that translates into the most generous monetization policy on the market.
Why Hytale is a Unique Opportunity
For server creators:
- Powerful modding tools available at launch
- Native support for community servers
- Ultra-favorable monetization policy
- Massive community waiting for content
For the market:
- Game launching in English first
- Hypixel Minecraft community already global
- Opportunity to position yourself as a reference
Hytale's Monetization Policy: 0% Commission!
This is THE Hytale revolution: Hypixel Studios takes no commission on your server revenue for the first two years.
What the Official EULA Says
According to Hytale's Server Operator Policies:
| Period | Hypixel Commission |
|---|---|
| Until January 13, 2028 | 0% |
| After 2028 | Maximum 20% (variable based on autonomy) |
Concretely, every dollar spent by a player on your server comes back to you entirely (minus payment fees from your store platform).
Why This Generous Policy?
Hypixel Studios explains it clearly in their official FAQ: an autonomous server, well moderated, with quality content and transparent monetization will benefit from a very low percentage, potentially well below 20%.
Monetization Rules: Allowed and Forbidden Content
Like Minecraft, Hytale has strict rules against Pay-to-Win.
What You CAN Sell
1. Cosmetics and Customization
- Custom skins and appearances (via server mods)
- Decorative pets with no bonuses
- Visual effects and particles
- Titles and badges
- Furniture and decorations for builds
2. Quality of Life Advantages
- Priority queue access (VIP queue)
- Additional teleportation locations
- Comfort commands (/fly in creative, /nick)
- Reduced cooldowns on teleportations
3. Access to Optional Features
- Reserved server slots
- Access to exclusive Discord channels
- Priority support
- Early access to new features (beta)
What's STRICTLY FORBIDDEN
1. Pay-to-Win (P2W)
- More powerful weapons or armor for paying players
- Stat bonuses (damage, health, speed)
- Combat or PvP advantages
- Resources or items impossible to obtain through playing
2. Universally Forbidden Content
- NFTs and exploitative crypto (speculative tokens, play-to-earn)
- Real money gambling
- Sexual content
- Malware, spyware, or hidden miners
Special Rules for Lootboxes
Hytale allows lootboxes under strict conditions:
- No "Paid Random Items" as defined in the EULA
- Mandatory transparency: display probabilities
- Data retention: keep probability history for 12 months
Our advice: Avoid lootboxes. Players increasingly hate them.
Monetization Models That Work on Hytale
The Classic VIP System
Recommended structure:
| Rank | Price | Duration | Advantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supporter | $5 | 30 days | Queue priority, colored prefix, 3 TPs |
| VIP | $10 | 30 days | + cosmetics, 5 TPs, reduced cooldowns |
| VIP+ | $20 | 30 days | + deco pets, visual effects, 10 TPs |
| Legend | $50 | Permanent | All VIP+ advantages for life |
Cosmetic Packs
Hytale allows servers to create their own cosmetics via the modding system.
Winning strategy:
- Create seasonal collections (Summer, Halloween, Christmas)
- Offer themed bundles
- Provide exclusive cosmetics to early supporters
Setting Up Your Hytale Store
Technical Requirements
According to the official Server Manual:
Minimum configuration:
- Java 25 (OpenJDK recommended)
- 4 GB RAM minimum
- UDP port 5520 (default)
- x64 or arm64 CPU
Choosing Your Store Platform
| Platform | Commission | Strengths |
|---|---|---|
| Seyllo | 7.5-15% | User-friendly, direct Stripe, responsive support |
| Tebex | ~5% + fees | Wide adoption, integrations |
| Buytable | Variable | Hytale specialized |
Why Seyllo for Hytale?
Even though Hytale is new, Seyllo offers key advantages:
- User-friendly interface — Simple for you and your players
- Direct Stripe payments — Money in your account
- Transparent commission — 7.5% with Pro plan
- Responsive support
Combined with Hypixel's 0% policy, you keep over 92% of each sale with Seyllo Pro.
Mistakes to Avoid on Hytale
Mistake #1: Selling Disguised P2W
Don't think that calling a bonus "light" will exempt you from the rules. Hytale communities will be vigilant, and so will Hypixel Studios.
Mistake #2: Ignoring the Early Access State
The game is buggy, incomplete, and will evolve significantly. Adapt your expectations and those of your players.
Mistake #3: Blindly Copying Minecraft
Hytale is not Minecraft. Combat, progression, and building mechanics are different. Adapt your offer to the game.
Conclusion
Hytale represents a unique opportunity for server creators:
- 0% policy for 2 years — Keep all your revenue
- Powerful modding tools — Create unique content
- Virgin market — Position yourself before the giants
- Massive community — Millions of potential players
Now is the time to build the reference Hytale server. With such a favorable monetization policy, there's never been a better time to get started.
Ready to create your Hytale server? Create your free Seyllo store and start monetizing as soon as your community is ready.
Hytale is in early access. Rules and features may evolve. Regularly check hytale.com for official updates.
