The long wait for Hytale is rapidly approaching a conclusion, but not every player around the world will be able to dive in immediately due to platform restrictions.
Hytale’s early access release is set for January 13, which marks the start of a long development journey before the full release of the game, and there are plenty of hurdles to overcome.
If you want to know what platforms Hytale can be played on, this Insider Gaming guide has all the details you need.
Is Hytale on PlayStation 5?
No, Hytale is not available for PlayStation 5 and launches as a PC early access exclusive. However, there are plans to expand to other platforms in the future.
While no specific consoles were mentioned, executive director Patrick ‘Lyall’ Derbic confirmed plans for a console release in future, but that it would likely come after the early access period has concluded.
There is no indication of how long the early access period for Hytale will last, and it likely depends on the development process and will be subject to change, so expect a pretty long wait before you can play the title on PlayStation.
Is Hytale on Xbox Series X|S?
No, as Hytale launches as a PC early access exclusive, the game is not available on Xbox Series X|S. However, Hypixel Studios plans to bring the game to other platforms in the future.
Confirmation of plans for a console release came ahead of the start of early access, though it was stated it would not arrive during that period. Instead, Xbox players will have to wait until the full release of Hytale, at the earliest, before the game can be played on the Microsoft consoles.
Given there’s no indication of how long early access will last, the game could skip Xbox Series X|S entirely and instead launch on the next generation of consoles.
Is Hytale on Nintendo Switch 2?
No, Hytale is not available on Nintendo Switch 2, as it is a PC early access exclusive, and while there are plans to expand to additional platforms, it’s not clear yet whether that includes Nintendo Switch 2.
While plans for a release on other platforms are confirmed, Nintendo Switch 2 is slightly different due to the system requirements, although Nintendo did make huge strides to lessen the gap between the console and its rivals with the Switch 2, as shown by the likes of Cyberpunk 2077 releasing on the platform.
There’s no guarantee Hytale will arrive on the console, however, and a priority would likely be to bring the game to Xbox and PlayStation first, especially if a release on Nintendo Switch 2 requires detailed attention.
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For more Hytale, check out the preload details for the game, and take a look at the multiplayer options available.
