No, Hytale is not coming to Xbox or PlayStation when it first becomes available. The game is starting its early access period as a release only for PC, and even though console versions are intended for later, they will not be ready during this early access time.
Players on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation will need to wait until the game has its complete final release at the very soonest. Read on to learn more about it.
Why Hytale is not being released on Xbox and PlayStation consoles
Hytale begins its early access on January 13, 2026, and it will only work on Windows PC and macOS. Hypixel Studios has explained that the early access time is meant for making the game’s systems stable, improving the gameplay, and collecting player opinions, not for making the game available on more types of devices.
That is the reason why Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation versions (consoles) are explicitly not part of the early access plan. The game’s official website has already mentioned it in its 1st FAQ, posted on December 4, 2025.
macOS support is confirmed for early access
Even though consoles are not included, macOS users are fully supported from the start. The game will work on Mac computers with M-series chips beginning on January 13, 2026.
The minimum requirements for macOS are:
- 1080p resolution at 30 fps
- An Apple M1 chip (any model)
- macOS Tahoe
- 8 GBRAM
Recommended specs aim for:
- 1080p at 60 FPS
- Apple M2 (any variant)
- macOS Tahoe
- 16 GB RAM
This makes macOS the only platform other than Windows that is supported during the early access time.
Is it possible that Hytale might completely skip the current consoles?
Yes, that could really happen. Because Hypixel Studios has not said how long the early access period will last, the game might pass over the Xbox Series X|S and PS5 completely. Instead, the game could be aimed at the next new generation of consoles once the game is fully finished. However, this should be taken with a grain of salt for the time being.
For the moment, all that is officially confirmed is this:
- There will be no console release while the game is in early access.
- Console versions are planned for after the full, final release.
- No specific schedule for consoles has been provided.
