Hytale has finally been released after years of development, but how do you begin playing the new Minecraft clone? After seven years of development, Hytale has officially launched in early access. While the game is just a barebones version of what it could eventually be, there are still dozens of hours of content currently available to players. This doesn't even include all of the Hytale mods, which are officially supported by the game at launch. The developers at Hypixel estimate that over a million players will hop into the early access version of Hytale. However, the game isn't available on Steam or consoles, so how can you start playing? Similar to Minecraft on PC, Hytale is available to play through its own dedicated game launcher. You can download the game launcher by going to Hytale's website. It's compatible with Windows, Mac, and Linux. With the launcher all set up, you'll have to actually purchase Hytale. It's not a free-to-play game, as the development team at Hypixel is an indie studio that relies on game purchases to fund its endeavors. To buy Hytale, return to the game's website and select the blue "Pre-Purchase" button at the top-right of the screen. Here, you can select one of three editions for Hytale, all of which have different purchase prices and benefits: Cursebreaker ($69.99) It's up to you to decide which edition of Hytale makes the most sense for you. With the game being in early access, the developers have stressed that bugs, changes, and unfinished content will be present. However, over time, more content will be added, both officially and through mods, and game patches will come through regularly. Finally, if you're looking to play Hytale on PC, you want to ensure that your system meets at least the minimum requirements. Below, you can see the official minimum and recommended PC requirements: Minimum PC Requirements Recommended PC Requirements Essentially, Hytale can likely run on any PC from the last 10-15 years. However, if you plan on adding mods, especially texture mods, you'll want semi-modern hardware to ensure your game can keep up with the added stress of running those mods. Hytale Launches Today In Early Access The Best Confirmed Hytale Mods So Far Download The Hytale Launcher Now, As Hypixel Estimates "Over 1 Million" Players At Launch