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  • HYTOPIA November Recap: 400% Growth, Platform Milestones & New Developments

    HYTOPIA November Recap: 400% Growth, Platform Milestones & New Developments

    The HYTOPIA ecosystem continues to accelerate with game-changing development tools, hit games, and explosive growth. Here’s everything that happened in November.

    November by the Numbers

    The platform experienced hyper growth this month:

    • ~412K unique players (up ~400% from October)
    Line graph showing the growth of unique players on the HYTOPIA platform from June to November 2025, with a significant spike in November indicating 411,983 unique players and a 398.62% increase from the previous month.
    • 1 million platform visitors
    Monthly metrics display the number of unique visitors and players for the HYTOPIA platform, highlighting a significant increase in user engagement.
    • 11.35 million minutes of total playtime
    Line graph depicting cumulative session duration in minutes over several months, showing a significant increase from October to November.

    Creators are building better games faster, players are discovering new favourites daily, and the entire ecosystem is hitting escape velocity.

    Development Updates

    We’ve launched an early version of the HYTOPIA World Editor desktop application, a massive leap forward in creator tools.

    Download now: github.com/hytopiagg/builder-desktop-releases/releases

    Key Benefits:

    • Native GPU acceleration for smooth performance
    • Offline mode (Build anywhere, anytime)
    • Multi-project management (juggle multiple worlds seamlessly)

    New Features:

    • Gizmo-based entity handlers for precise rotation, scaling, and movement
    • Axis-specific controls for fine-tuned adjustments
    • Visual particle creation tool (experimental) aligned with the SDK
    • Enhanced pointer and crosshair controls based on community feedback
    • Optimized performance for complex models and textures
    • Improved default lighting and view distance settings

    Note: Certificate signing is pending, so your system might flag the app initially. We Promise it’s safe!

    SDK Updates: Speed & Stability

    Version 0.14.8

    • HTTP/2 asset serving dramatically speeds up initial game loads, especially on mobile
    • ETag caching reuses cached assets when switching worlds or rejoining games instead of redownloading
    • Upgrade: Run hytopia upgrade-project in your project directory

    Version 0.14.10

    • Production crash guards catch recoverable errors without requiring server restarts
    • Advanced model optimization with new no-animations variant that merges models into single draw calls
    • Smart warnings for non-optimal models with fix suggestions
    • Remember to run hytopia upgrade-assets-library after upgrading

    New Games

    • ROUTE Takes Off
      Ricardo’s minimalist puzzle masterpiece launched in pre-release and immediately captured the community’s attention with 23K+ plays. Players are calling it “one of the most well-made games” on the platform.
    • KINGDXM Enters the Arena
      Dresnite just dropped KINGDXM Pre Release, an ambitious MMORPG where players choose factions, claim custom land, forge unique weapons, and tackle fresh weekly quests. The world is dynamic, social, and endlessly customizable, exactly what HYTOPIA was built for.

    What’s Next?

    With the desktop editor in creators’ hands and SDK performance at new heights, we’re expecting an avalanche of new content. The infrastructure is ready, the tools are powerful, and the community is hungry.

    Whether you’re building the next viral hit or exploring the latest games, November was the moment HYTOPIA shifted into high gear.

    Start building: hytopia.com

    Keep creating, keep playing, keep pushing boundaries.

    Have feedback on the new tools or found a bug? Reach out in Discord—we’re building this platform together.

  • HYTOPIA Weekly Update: Growth, Innovation, and Community Highlights

    HYTOPIA Weekly Update: Growth, Innovation, and Community Highlights

    Another incredible week for the HYTOPIA ecosystem as creators push boundaries and our community reaches new heights.

    Platform Momentum Continues to Surge

    This week’s numbers tell a powerful story of accelerating adoption and engagement:

    • 13.5k-16k unique daily active players joining games, with 26.49K active in just the last 24 hours & unique active players across the week have increased to 78.56k
    Display showing 26.49K unique players with a rise of 21.9%, set against a dark background.
    • Our current Google app rating is 4.482
    Google Play rating of 4.482 stars displayed prominently.
    • The platform now runs on 152K+ installed devices with 247K minutes of total session time logged across all users yesterday.
    Line graph depicting playtime trends over time, showing significant growth in player engagement from early August to late October.
    • Most importantly: Our performance optimizations for lower-end devices have resulted in a 150% increase in users successfully getting from app launch into actual gameplay

    “We’re not just growing, we’re becoming more accessible to players everywhere, regardless of their hardware.”

    Ecosystem Highlights

    • KARTLAND Goes Mobile
      Ricardo (Hammy.eth) is bringing KARTLAND to mobile devices with the goal of making it “feel just as smooth & fun as on desktop.” The same chaos, same boosts—now pocket-sized. Touch controls, drifting, and boost mechanics are all being optimized for the mobile experience.
    • VoxFire’s Next-Gen View Models
      Neural Pixel Games introduced impressive new view models in VoxFire and DeathMatch featuring:
      • Instant input response with screen-locked positioning
      • Dynamic muzzle flash and lighting effects
      • Realistic bullet casings and tracers
      • Smooth reload and equip animations
    • 6-7: The Addictive New Meme Game
      Athlete Domains launched “6-7”. The meme you know, the chaos you crave! 6-7 Meme Battleground transforms the internet’s most addictive audio trend into an adrenaline-pumping party game. Face off against up to 16 players in intense rhythm showdowns where split-second reactions separate champions from spectators. Every beat matters, every mistake is final, and only the player with perfect timing survives. Will you master the rhythm or choke under pressure?
    • ARKYN’s UI Overhaul
      All Your Loot spent the week completely revamping ARKYN’s user interface, including:
      • Redesigned Shop, Rune Loadout, Inventory, and Achievements screens
      • New Arcane Surge globe meter replacing the enemy health system
      • Enhanced item tooltips and proc notifications
      • Unlockable wand previews tied to Mastery achievements

    Community Activations

    The creativity flowing through HYTOPIA continues to amaze us. This week, developers leveraged AI tools, built innovative game concepts, and pushed our engine in unexpected directions.

    • @anondoges built their first HYTOPIA game using Claude AI and ChatGPT for assets. They created a Tower Defense meets TFT multiplayer brawl; from concept to playable in just hours. This shows how accessible game development on HYTOPIA has become, especially when combined with modern AI tools.
    • @0xPateI shared their experience building a flappy-style game in just a couple of hours, highlighting HYTOPIA’s versatility:

      “What I’m learning is the possibilities with this engine are endless, you can truly develop any type of game… I think from a larger view, there is potential to build out replicas of popular mobile games as well!”

      They’re already planning three more games, demonstrating the platform’s ability to support rapid prototyping and diverse game genres beyond traditional voxel experiences.
    • @moncoincrypto showcased smooth gameplay on lower-spec hardware while building out their world with decorations, trees, and resource gathering systems. Their experience validates that our performance improvements are making a real difference globally.

    What’s Next?

    The momentum we’re seeing is just the beginning. With creators building everything from AI-assisted tower defense games to mobile racing experiences, HYTOPIA is proving itself as a platform where any game concept can come to life.

    Our focus remains on:

    • Further performance optimizations to ensure everyone can play
    • Supporting creators with better tools and documentation
    • Growing our ecosystem of diverse, innovative games

    Whether you’re a player looking for your next favorite game or a developer ready to bring your ideas to life, there’s never been a better time to join HYTOPIA. Play now at https://hytopia.com/games/

    Have you built something amazing on HYTOPIA? Share it with us on X and tag @hytopia—you might be featured in next week’s update!

    Follow our journey and join the community at https://t.co/9lzxUQDM1s

  • HYTOPIA Hits New Milestone: 10K+ Daily Playtime Hours as Community Surges

    HYTOPIA Hits New Milestone: 10K+ Daily Playtime Hours as Community Surges

    We’re thrilled to share that HYTOPIA has officially crossed a major milestone, consistently exceeding 10K+ hours of daily playtime over the past several days. This milestone is more than numbers; it’s proof of the vibrant, engaged community making HYTOPIA their digital home.

    The Numbers Tell an Amazing Story

    Our growth has been remarkable:

    • 260,000+ Total Users, a quarter of a million players have joined the HYTOPIA universe
    • 41.56% Player Base Growth since September, demonstrating explosive momentum
    • 300+ Peak Concurrent Users, our servers buzzing with activity
    • 18,600 Active Players in the past month alone
    • 17,500 New Players discovering HYTOPIA for the first time
    • 94% New Player Rate showing our incredible momentum and reach

    Mobile Growth Exploding

    The mobile experience has been a game-changer. We’re on track to break 60K+ Android app installs any day now, with projections showing we’ll surpass 100K+ installs by month’s end.

    Line graph showing playtime over time for HYTOPIA, with two data series: mobile playtime highlighted in yellow and non-mobile playtime in orange. The graph demonstrates a significant increase in mobile playtime, especially in October.

    The chart speaks for itself; mobile playtime has become a major driver of engagement, complementing our strong performance across all platforms.

    What This Means?

    These aren’t vanity metrics. Every hour represents creativity unleashed, friendships formed, and adventures shared. Our community spends the equivalent of over 400 days in HYTOPIA every single day—building, exploring, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in our metaverse.

    Looking Ahead

    This is just the beginning. With nearly 95% of our recent players being newcomers, fresh energy and ideas are flowing into HYTOPIA daily. We’ve recently onboarded a significant number of new developers to the HYTOPIA ecosystem, which means our community can expect a wave of exciting new games and experiences rolling out over the next few months. This influx of creative talent will expand the variety of content available, ensuring there’s always something fresh to discover. As we approach 100K+ mobile installs and continue scaling our infrastructure, we remain committed to delivering the features and experiences our community deserves.

    To our existing players: thank you for being the foundation of this incredible journey. To our new players: welcome to something special. Together, we’re not just playing a game, we’re building a world.

    Stay tuned for exciting announcements as we continue to scale new heights.

    Join the adventure at HYTOPIA today and be part of gaming history in the making.

    Download the App now:

  • HYTOPIA Marketplace and Locker Now Live for Testing

    HYTOPIA Marketplace and Locker Now Live for Testing

    Hey HYTOPIA Community!

    Today marks an incredible milestone in our journey. The Marketplace and Locker are now live for testing.

    We’re thrilled to finally put these features in your hands and see what amazing experiences you’ll create. This testing phase launch represents months of development, extensive community feedback, and continuous innovation. Whether you’re a creator looking to monetize your designs or a player wanting to express your unique style, these tools will transform how you interact with HYTOPIA’s ecosystem.

    Important note: All transactions during this test phase will be wiped clean before our official marketplace launch. This testing period allows us to refine the experience, gather community feedback, and ensure rock-solid stability when we launch for real.

    The Locker: Your cosmetic command center

    The Locker represents our vision for intuitive inventory management. It’s a visual inventory experience that makes character customization feel natural and exciting.

    Core Locker functionality:

    • Slot-based organization by body parts (Head, Arms, Legs, Torso, and more)
    • Real-time character preview showing exactly how cosmetics look on your avatar
    • Full inventory overview toggle for managing your complete collection
    • Global Visibility: equipped items naturally work across all HYTOPIA games unless developers explicitly disable them

    Advanced Locker features:

    • Bundle integration: Unpack sets of cosmetics by opening a bundle.
    • Lootbox integration: Unbox to yield a single reward from a set item pool with varying drop rates.

    The Locker connects seamlessly with our Marketplace, ensuring every purchase, trade, or reward flows directly into your organized inventory without friction.

    Marketplace: Where creators and players connect

    Our Marketplace has undergone massive technical upgrades to support the creator economy we’re building.

    Marketplace features:

    • Gasless transactions for seamless user experience
    • Advanced filtering by item type, rarity, creator, and price range
    • Character preview integration:see items on your avatar before purchasing
    • Creator profiles with usernames instead of wallet addresses
    • Collection System: astorefront experience with detailed item descriptions and stats
    • Real-time inventory synchronization with the Locker system

    Technical Advancements:

    • Multi-NFT queries for lightning-fast inventory loading
    • Blockchain integration for true ownership
    • Cross-platform accessibility – web browser, game launcher, and in-game overlays
    • Sales analytics and comprehensive tracking integrated into creator dashboard

    Our dual-currency system will support both USDC and HYBUX at public launch, providing seamless accessibility for all players regardless of their blockchain experience. While we won’t initially offer fiat on-ramps, we plan to add traditional payment methods in future updates to make the platform more accessible to mainstream gaming audiences.

    Seamless marketplace-to-game flow

    The magic happens in the integration between Marketplace and Locker. Purchase a cosmetic bundle in the Marketplace and watch it appear as a bundle item in your Locker inventory. Open the bundle to unpack the individual cosmetics inside, then see each item automatically organize into the appropriate slots. Open a lootbox and watch the randomized reward appear instantly in your inventory with visual confirmation. Equip a rare helmet and see your character update in real-time across all HYTOPIA experiences.

    This seamless flow is the result of hundreds of hours of technical development aimed at eliminating friction between discovering, purchasing, managing, and using cosmetic items. The outcome is an experience that modern gaming deserves.

    What’s available for testing right now?

    Every beta participant receives 100 test USDC as testing currency for both the Marketplace and Locker. Whether you want to try new cosmetics, experiment with loot boxes, or test our advanced filtering systems, you’ll have plenty of currency to explore everything.

    Available for purchase:

    • Lootboxes containing randomized cosmetic drops with varying rarities
    • Bundles of predetermined item sets
    • Individual cosmetic items ranging from common accessories to ultra-rare limited editions
    • Collections of complete armor sets and themed cosmetic packages

    What to test:

    • Purchase Lootboxes and Bundles to experience the randomized reward system
    • Experiment with different cosmetic combinations using the Locker’s slot system
    • Test the character preview functionality before making purchases
    • Explore the Marketplace filtering and search capabilities
    • Try equipping items across different body part slots to understand slot restrictions

    How to participate?

    • Access the marketplace test at https://hytopia.com/marketplace
    • Your 100 test USDC testing currency is automatically loaded
    • Join our Discord community to share feedback and report any issues
    • Participate in weekly community events every Friday to test social features

    Test phase feedback priorities:

    • Bugs and inconsistencies
    • User experience flow between Marketplace and Locker
    • Character customization interface responsiveness
    • Inventory management efficiency and organization
    • Purchase, unboxing, and equipping process smoothness

    The broader vision

    This Marketplace and Locker test launch represents a fundamental building block for HYTOPIA’s future. We’re establishing the infrastructure for a thriving creator economy while maintaining the ownership benefits of Web3 technology.

    Coming next:

    • Creator tools for configuring and submitting custom cosmetics
    • Cross-collection compatibility with external NFT communities
    • Mobile optimization for iOS and Android platforms

    We’re building this platform for creators and players, which means your input determines what features we prioritize, how interfaces evolve, and where we focus our technical resources. Keep building, keep innovating, and keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in gaming. Together, we’re creating something absolutely incredible.

    Join the testing at hytopia.com/marketplace and let’s build the future together.

  • Explore HYTOPIA’s Latest SDK Breakthroughs & Security Upgrades

    Explore HYTOPIA’s Latest SDK Breakthroughs & Security Upgrades

    This week brought significant technical advancements across the HYTOPIA platform, from advanced lighting systems to enhanced security measures. Here’s everything we’ve shipped:

    Major SDK Breakthroughs

    Block-Based Lighting System
    We’re thrilled to announce the release of our highly requested block-based lighting system. Blocks can now be set as emissive light sources, casting realistic light that affects nearby blocks and entities with minimal performance impact.

    Blocks will be able to be set as an emissive light source, casting light that effects nearby blocks and entities with little to no FPS/performance impact.

    Performance & Stability Improvements

    • Enhanced entity instancing with optimized threshold adjustments
    • Improved packet compression performance for faster data transfer
    • Fixed skybox positioning to follow camera movement naturally
    • Resolved critical runtime crashes and racing conditions during simultaneous player joins
    • Added comprehensive WebGL statistics to our debug panel

    World Editor Evolution

    Enhanced Creative Tools

    • Quick entity rotation with the “R” key for faster building
    • Support for blocks with different face textures, opening new creative possibilities
    • Expanded environmental model library with dozens of new assets
    • Improved Windows device compatibility and responsiveness
    • Research underway for Blueprint and Axiom schematic importing

    Authentication & Security Upgrades

    Streamlined User Experience

    • Extended auth token validity to reduce mobile re-login frequency
    • Fixed guest account persistence issues
    • Enhanced analytics integration with Sentry username tracking

    Enhanced Gaming Experience

    Communication & Safety

    • Implemented intelligent link censoring for in-game chat protection
    • Replaced approval percentages with real-time online player counts for better community insights

    NEW: Dynamic Categorization System

    We’re building a powerful new system that allows our team to create dynamic website sections without code changes. This enables us to showcase:

    • Team’s picks and curated selections
    • Seasonal themed games (like holiday collections)
    • Featured item collections
    • HYTOPIA exclusive content

    Infrastructure & Backend Improvements

    Security & Performance

    • Migrated game hosting runtime to Deno for enhanced security
    • Transitioned internal communication to gRPC with HTTP 2.0 + HTTPS for reduced latency
    • Fixed server termination issues for improved resource management
    • Resolved item ownership indexing inconsistencies

    Marketplace Enhancements

    Enhanced Trading Experience

    • Launched first-party sales (minting) capabilities
    • Added three new featured collections
    • Optimized mobile responsiveness and screen adaptation
    • Fully onchain item minting implementation
    • Improved lootbox reward sorting (common to rarest)
    • Continued Flashblocks integration research for faster transactions

    Locker Improvements

    Smoother User Experience

    • Preloaded lootbox reward images for seamless animations
    • Added gradient backgrounds for rare items visual distinction
    • Enhanced confetti animations and smoother lootbox opening sequences
    • Fixed bundle content display on larger screens

    Promotional Systems

    Reliable Distribution

    • Individual dispenser toggle controls with emergency feature flags
    • Simplified architecture for easier maintenance
    • Implemented chain interaction limiting to prevent network overload

    Fresh Content

    Expanded Asset Library

    • 30 new house-building assets including fences, roofs, doors, chests, and beds
    A colorful collection of 3D house-building assets displayed on a green terrain, including doors, windows, beds, and storage chests, against a blue sky with clouds.
    • Introduced decorative leaf blocks
    • Fixed origin points for essential models

    Founder’s Corner

    Looking Forward

    This week’s updates demonstrate our commitment to both technical excellence and user safety. From groundbreaking lighting systems to robust child protection measures, we’re building the foundation for a safer, more creative gaming platform.

    The combination of enhanced performance, new creative tools, and unwavering safety standards positions HYTOPIA for continued growth while maintaining our core values.

    Stay updated with our latest developments by joining our Discord and following us on X.

  • Unlock New Opportunities: HYTOPIA Expands $250K Creator Fund

    Unlock New Opportunities: HYTOPIA Expands $250K Creator Fund

    Today, we are thrilled to announce that we’re expanding the HYTOPIA Creator Fund from $125K to $250K in total funding.

    The response to our Creator Fund has been overwhelming, with a surge of interest from experienced Roblox developers. These creators, who have spent years mastering game development within Roblox’s ecosystem, are increasingly seeking new platforms that offer greater creative freedom, better economics, and modern web-native capabilities.

    What struck us most was the caliber of these Roblox developers and their ambitious visions for what’s possible when their proven expertise meets HYTOPIA’s cutting-edge technology. Many cited frustrations with platform limitations, revenue splits, and the desire for true cross-platform reach – challenges that HYTOPIA’s web-native approach directly addresses. The quality and scale of their proposals convinced us of one thing: these talented creators deserve a platform that matches their ambitions.

    With $250K in funding, we can now support more of these experienced developers as they transition to building breakthrough experiences on HYTOPIA. This means more flagship titles from proven game creators, more innovative gameplay mechanics that push beyond traditional platform constraints, and more opportunities for Roblox veterans to pioneer the next generation of truly cross-platform gaming.

    What This Means for Creators

    The expanded fund allows us to:

    • Support more studios without compromising on individual grant amounts
    • Maintain our full-service approach with dedicated engineering support, GTM assistance, and revenue-favorable partnerships
    • Take bigger creative risks with studios pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on web-native platforms

    This investment reinforces what makes HYTOPIA unique in the gaming ecosystem:

    • Your games work everywhere, instantly, without downloads or compatibility concerns.
    • Creator-First economics with full IP ownership retained.
    • Receive hands-on engineering support, marketing amplification, and direct community access.
    • Accessible to non-game developers and JavaScript developers

    Your Opportunity Awaits

    With $250K in funding now available, we’re making sure that good teams and good ideas don’t go unrealized. Whether you’re building innovative educational experiences, breakthrough social games, or entirely new gameplay genres, we’re here to support your vision.

    Applications are open now at https://creatorfund.hytopia.com/

    The future of gaming won’t be built by incremental improvements to existing platforms, it will emerge from creators bold enough to build on fundamentally new foundations. We’re expanding our investment because we believe that the future starts now.

    Ready to lead the charge? We can’t wait to see what you’ll build.

  • HYTOPIA: Major Infrastructure and Tool Upgrades

    HYTOPIA: Major Infrastructure and Tool Upgrades

    We’re excited to share some significant improvements we’ve shipped this week across the HYTOPIA platform. From massive infrastructure upgrades to new creative tools, here’s what’s new:

    Performance & Infrastructure Breakthroughs

    Game Hosting Revolution
    We’ve completely reimagined our game hosting infrastructure with remarkable results. Our tests now show support for up to 100 players on a single server with zero lag or stutters, and we have a clear path to 500 players. This represents a massive leap forward in both performance and cost efficiency.

    SDK Optimizations

    • Large packets (1024+ bytes) are now automatically compressed, dramatically reducing bandwidth and lag
    • Enhanced float encoding and movement packet optimization
    • Resolved audio issues during high-activity periods
    • Fixed UI context menu conflicts

    Creator Tools Enhanced

    World Editor Updates

    • New floor grid toggle for better workspace visibility
    • Customizable skybox options
    • Significant performance improvements through object pooling and texture optimization
    • Advanced entity culling systems for smoother editing

    Create Platform Improvements

    • Sortable items table for better organization
    • Editable item traits post-creation
    • Redesigned item cards featuring creator profiles
    • Increased package size limit to 500MB
    • Enhanced game submission workflow with Markdown support

    Player Experience Improvements

    Enhanced Gameplay Features

    • New ESC and SHIFT+TAB controls for seamless game/overlay navigation
    • Floating “Currently Playing” notifications that follow you across pages
    • Updated total play count system now live

    Fresh Content
    Our asset team has been busy creating:

    • 5 new brainrot NPC models
    A 3D character model resembling a cute figure with a mug for a head, wearing a pink dress and striped leggings.
    A blue, blocky shark character designed in a pixelated style, wearing sneakers, with a cartoonish face and exaggerated features.
    A whimsical pixel art aircraft designed to resemble an alligator, featuring propellers and an orange object hanging below.
    A 3D animated character with a green frog head and a black frame surrounding its body, walking on orange legs.
    • 6 complete armor sets and 11 weapons
    • 17 essential world-building items (anvils, furnaces, workbenches, etc.)
    • 9 new clothing options
    A collection of ten voxel-style character avatars with blonde hair and green eyes, showcasing various clothing styles including casual and formal outfits.

    Marketplace & Locker: Public Testing Soon!

    We’re thrilled to announce that public testing for our Marketplace and Locker systems is just around the corner. Take a look at what we’ve been building:

    Also, here’s what to expect:

    Testing Scope:

    • 100 fake USDC starting balance for all testers
    • Basic starter item collection
    • Purchasable lootboxes and bundles
    • Full item equipping functionality in the Locker
    • Special glasses for World, Gray Boys, and Avatars holders
    • Platform-specific hats for Android & iOS users

    Current Development:

    • Real-time listing updates
    • Responsive design improvements
    • View counting for marketplace items
    • Optimized UI using Base’s Flashblocks for lightning-fast transactions
    • Locale-specific number formatting

    Looking Ahead

    These updates represent months of behind-the-scenes work focused on scalability, performance, and user experience. The upcoming Marketplace and Locker testing will mark a major milestone in HYTOPIA’s evolution.

    Stay tuned for the official testing announcement with full participation details.

    Join our Discord and follow us on X for the latest updates.

  • Join the Movement: Become a HYTOPIA Scout Today!

    Join the Movement: Become a HYTOPIA Scout Today!

    At HYTOPIA, we believe the next generation of iconic games won’t come from massive corporations, but from small, ambitious studios building in the open. They are the creative heart of the gaming ecosystem, and we want to empower them.

    But finding these hidden gems is a mission we can’t do alone. That’s why we’re launching the HYTOPIA Scout Program, a program that invites you – our community’s sharpest creators, players, and connectors – to become our trusted partners in building the future of gaming.

    Register now to become a HYTOPIA Scout Today!

    What is a HYTOPIA Scout?

    A HYTOPIA Scout is someone who is well-connected in the Roblox and Minecraft circles and has a clear eye for talent. As a Scout, you are an extension of our founding team. You help us find and champion the studios destined to build the first legendary experiences on HYTOPIA.

    What We Look For: The Ideal Studio

    Your mission is to find studios for our Creator Fund. We are looking for teams that fit the following profile:

    • Proven Gaming Experience: They’ve run at least one game on a platform like Roblox with >5 million visits or a mobile app with >500k downloads. They know how to operate a live service.
    • Multiplayer Pedigree: They have shipped multiplayer games and understand how to build strong social dynamics.
    • Clear Design Thesis: They have a compelling vision for a high-retention game (e.g., MMO, simulation, tycoon) with a sustainable economy.
    • Technical Readiness: The team includes developers with TypeScript/JavaScript and modelling experience, ready to build on HYTOPIA.

    How The Scout League Works

    We’ve made participating simple, transparent, and rewarding.

    1. Register for the program: Instantly join the league by signing up. You don’t need a unique link.
    2. Wait for an email approval: After you complete the form, you will receive a formal approval from our team. Only approved scouts will get the rewards for referring studios.
    3. Spread the Word & Refer: Refer promising studios and ask them to put your full name in the referral section when they fill out the application form. Every lead that comes through with your name will be tracked back to you.
    4. Earn: You earn a percentage of the team’s grant amount if they are selected for the program.

    Reward Structure

    There is no limit on the number of studios you can refer or the total amount earned by a single scout.

    Reward Structure for HYTOPIA Scout Program

    Why Join the Scout League?

    • Earn Meaningful Rewards: Get paid directly for referring studios that get selected for our grant program.
    • Build Your Reputation: Gain status as a key player in the HYTOPIA ecosystem. We celebrate our top scouts publicly, giving you a platform to build your brand.
    • Shape the Future: You are on the front lines, directly influencing which flagship games get built and helping to define the future of our platform.

    Rules for Scouts

    1. Mass emailing is prohibited.
      You are not allowed to send cold emails, as it will have a direct conflict with our internal BD team. If anyone is found sending cold emails or mass emails, they will be disqualified from the program.
    2. LinkedIn / Twitter outreach is prohibited.
      You are not allowed to do cold Linkedin/Twitter outreach as it will have a direct conflict with our internal BD team. If anyone is found violating this rule, they will be disqualified from the program.
    3. Can I say that I work for HYTOPIA?
      No. You are strictly prohibited from representing yourself as an employee, agent, or official representative of HYTOPIA. You are an independent member of a community program. You CAN identify yourself as a “HYTOPIA Scout” or a “Member of the HYTOPIA Scout Program.” You CANNOT use titles like “HYTOPIA Partner” or “HYTOPIA Business Development.” Violating the above rule will lead to disqualification.
    4. How should I contact studios then?
      You should only leverage your existing network and relationships. You CANNOT send mass unsolicited emails (spam) or send any communication that implies you are acting on behalf of HYTOPIA. You should only reach out to people in your direct circle and not send cold emails or cold outreaches. If anyone is found violating this, you will be disqualified immediately.
    5. Are there restrictions on what I can promise to studios?
      Yes. You CANNOT guarantee that a studio will be selected for the Creator Fund or receive a grant. You also cannot exaggerate the benefits or make false promises about the program. Your role is to connect us with great teams; the selection process is handled entirely by the HYTOPIA Creator Fund Committee.
    6. How are my referrals tracked?
      Your referrals are tracked exclusively through your full name. When a studio applies for the Creator Fund, it must enter your name in the designated referral field on the application form. It is your responsibility to ensure they do this correctly.
    7. What if a studio I referred, forgets to add my name?
      Unfortunately, we can only track referrals that are submitted through the official application form. We cannot manually attribute referrals after the fact, so please remind your contacts to include your name during their application.
    8. When do I get paid?
      All payments are processed at the end of the month and paid out within 30 days of the qualifying event (Selection or Launch), provided you have supplied a valid paypal address.
    9. Is there a limit to how many studios I can refer or how much I can earn?
      No. There is no cap on the number of successful referrals you can make or the total rewards you can earn. We encourage you to bring as many high-quality studios to HYTOPIA as you can find.
    10. Where can I find materials to help me refer studios?
      After you are approved for the program, you will be invited to a private Telegram group where you will get access to a Scout Kit. This includes talking points, brand assets, and other materials to help you connect with teams professionally.

    Become a HYTOPIA Scout Today!

  • Latest Development Updates: Performance and Tools

    Latest Development Updates: Performance and Tools

    We’re excited to share some significant updates from our development team this week. Our focus has been on performance optimization, new creative tools, and expanding our platform capabilities.

    Performance & Optimization

    This week brought major performance improvements across the board. We’ve implemented an optimized allocation pool that dramatically reduces server-side stutters – games like Frontiers are seeing substantial improvements in smooth gameplay.

    We’ve also upgraded our chunk system with several key enhancements:

    • Faster collision detection – Chunks now use optimized voxel-specific colliders
    • Improved rendering – Opaque chunks are now processed more efficiently, reducing transparency issues
    • Physics optimization – Chunk collision meshes are now attached to fixed rigid bodies, significantly reducing physics processing time

    New Creative Tools

    Particle System Enhancements

    Our particle emitters just got much more powerful with new .pause(), .restart(), and .burst() methods. The burst feature will be perfect for effects like grenade explosions and hit indicators. We’ve also added sizeStart and sizeEnd options for more dynamic particle animations.

    Enhanced Block Rendering

    We’re introducing support for opaque blocks with alpha testing – perfect for creating realistic transparent materials like glass blocks.

    Game Improvements

    Frontiers Updates

    • Optimized environmental entity collisions for smoother gameplay
    • Fixed flower collision issues in Chitter Forest
    • Temporarily adjusted enemy behavior to prevent performance issues from excessive item drops

    Platform Infrastructure

    Migration

    We’ve successfully migrated our entire item system (marketplace, locker, lootboxes, and promotional items) from HYCHAIN to Base’s Sepolia testnet. This transition improves reliability and performance across all item-related features.

    Quality Assurance Process

    To ensure the best user experience, we’re implementing a new QA workflow for frontend updates. This means features will be thoroughly tested by both developers and designers before going live.

    Developer Experience

    • Game hosting improvements with better asset replication and ARM64 server support
    • Marketplace performance boost with ~30% faster query times
    • Create tool fixes to ensure Featured game tags are properly maintained
    • Locker enhancements with centered player models and improved rotation controls

    New Assets

    Our art team has been busy creating new content:

    • Chicken eating animation
    • Farming tools (iron watering can and hoe)
    A pixelated white watering can and a brown hoe against a dark brick background.
    • Bee models (baby and adult versions)
    3D rendered pixel art of a yellow beehive and two stylized bees, set against a dark background.
    • 12 new crop types including blueberry, corn, cotton, pumpkin, sunflower, and wheat – each with 5 growth stages
    • Improved wind animations (now called ‘idle’ animations for SDK compatibility)

    What’s Next?

    We’re continuing to work on transparency rendering improvements and exploring new ways to enhance the development experience. Thank you for your continued support and feedback – it helps us prioritize the features that matter most to our community.

    Stay tuned for more updates next week!

  • Top Features Released This Week for HYTOPIA Creators

    Top Features Released This Week for HYTOPIA Creators

    We’re excited to share another week of significant progress across our platform. Our team has been hard at work delivering new features, improving performance, and expanding the tools available to our creator community.

    Enhanced SDK Capabilities

    Visual Effects & Rendering This week we’ve significantly expanded the visual capabilities available to creators. Our new fog control APIs allow developers to create atmospheric environments and dynamic weather effects. We’ve also released powerful particle emitter systems that can now be attached directly to model nodes, opening up possibilities for realistic fire effects, magical spells, environmental ambience, and much more.

    Dynamic Content Scaling

    Creators can now rescale models and colliders at runtime through our new API, providing greater flexibility for dynamic gameplay mechanics. Whether you’re creating growing crops, transforming characters, or adaptive environments, this feature gives you the control you need.

    Improved Rendering

    We’ve enhanced our chunk rendering system to properly account for fog effects, and resolved several shadow rendering issues that were affecting entities outside the screen boundary and large-scale scenes.

    Frontiers Content Expansion

    The Frontiers experience continues to grow with exciting new content. Spider webs are now destructible entities that respond to damage, and we’ve introduced weaver entities with associated item drops. The Gorkin faction has arrived with multiple entity types including hunters, swordsmen, and chieftains, each bringing unique gameplay dynamics.

    A blocky character standing on a dirt path surrounded by trees and plants in a game environment, displaying a toolbar at the bottom with inventory items and experience points.
    Hearthwilds update, a massive new region added to the Frontiers.
    A user interface displaying a blacksmithing menu in a game, featuring an apprentice blacksmith named Arden. The menu shows various items, including an iron helmet with requirements for crafting, such as iron ingots, raw hide, and gold.
    Our favorite blacksmith Arden has some new gear he can help you craft.

    We’ve also implemented more sophisticated enemy AI where certain creatures will engage in combat with each other, creating more dynamic and unpredictable encounters. The atmospheric heartwilds area now features fog effects, enhancing the immersive experience.

    Creator Tools & API Development

    HYTOPIA MCP Release

    We announced the release of our HYTOPIA MCP & AI API plugin that integrates directly with Cursor. This tool allows creators to build HYTOPIA games through natural language prompting, simply describe what you want to create, and watch as features, gameplay mechanics, and debugging solutions come to life in minutes rather than hours.

    Demo video of HYTOPIA MCP & AI API plugin that integrates directly with Cursor

    Whether you’re prototyping a new game concept, adding complex features, or troubleshooting issues, the AI-powered development workflow dramatically accelerates the creation process. Get started with AI-powered game development here.

    Revamped Developer Documentation

    We’ve completely refreshed our developer documentation to make building on HYTOPIA more accessible than ever. The updated docs at dev.hytopia.com, feature clearer explanations, better organization, and more comprehensive examples to help both newcomers and experienced developers get up to speed quickly.

    Additionally, we’ve added a dedicated guide on publishing your games to HYTOPIA, walking you through everything from final testing to launching your creation for the community to enjoy. No more guesswork, just clear, step-by-step instructions to get your game live.

    API Key Management

    A major milestone this week is the rollout of our API key system and accompanying JavaScript packages. This empowers creators to programmatically interact with their games for essential functions like user moderation, leaderboard management, and community features. The streamlined management interface makes it easy to generate, monitor, and control API access.

    Simplified Content Creation

    We’re introducing a more intuitive cosmetic item creation workflow that reduces complexity for creators. Now you can create custom items by simply providing a 3D model and filling out basic metadata and we handle the technical implementation details.

    Wallet Integration

    Enhanced Privy wallet management now includes better session handling and support for external wallet connections, providing creators and players with more flexible authentication options.

    Platform Performance & Reliability

    • We’ve improved responsiveness across mobile devices, ensuring a smoother experience for players accessing games on phones and tablets.
    • Several critical fixes have been implemented, including resolution of a memory-related crash in our event system and database connection optimizations that improve overall platform stability.
    • Fixed issues with character settings (skin tone, hair color, etc.) not properly syncing to the frontend, ensuring player customizations appear correctly across all game experiences.

    Behind the Scenes: Infrastructure Advances

    Resource Monitoring As our platform grows, we’ve implemented comprehensive resource tracking to ensure optimal performance and identify potential bottlenecks. This system monitors API usage patterns and helps us maintain a high-quality experience for all users.

    Save States System Our new persistent data service is now in internal testing and will soon power the SDK’s player.persistedData feature, allowing games to maintain player progress and preferences across sessions.

    Global Leaderboards We’ve deployed an initial version of our scalable leaderboard system, designed to handle real-time scoring, multiple ranking criteria, and the diverse needs of different game types. This system supports live top-25 streams, real-time rank updates, and flexible scoring mechanisms.

    Asset Library Growth

    This week we’ve added 42 new dungeon-themed assets and 5 additional clothing textures to our creator asset library. We’ve also updated the player walking animation and created new icons for shiny armor and mobile hat accessories.

    Looking Ahead, we have some exciting developments in the pipeline that we can’t quite share yet, but we think you’re going to love what’s coming next. Stay tuned for more updates, and as always, thank you to our incredible creator community for your continued feedback and support.