Hytale Patch Notes - Update 1
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Hytale Patch Notes - Update 1

January 17, 2026

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Introduction to Hytale Update 1

The first Hytale update is now available, featuring new content, fixes, and quality-of-life improvements. The development team is committed to a rapid patching cadence to address issues and enhance the game.

World & Environment Changes

  • Added dinosaurs and other NPCs to underground jungles with placeholder behaviors
  • Updated environment in underground jungles, requiring new area generation to see changes
  • Devastated Lands sewers now have proper atmospheric effects and creature spawns
  • Areas beneath volcanoes use volcanic environmental effects
  • Fixed entity placements, textures, and interiors in Feran villages
  • Removed an invisible filler block in the Forgotten Temple

NPCs & Creatures Updates

  • Added knockback resistance to NPCs
  • Fire-themed NPCs and creatures are now immune to fire damage
  • Improved Crystal Earth Golem's combat behavior and spin attack
  • Fixed issues with:
    • Skeletons taking drowning damage
    • Kweebecs taking environmental damage from cacti and brambles
    • Livestock climbing on top of the Chicken Coop
    • Cautious wildlife predators engaging players unless attacked
  • Replaced Trork Shaman placeholder summon animation
  • Added proper loot tables to Kweebecs and Trorks in the Whisperfrost Frontiers

Crafting, Items & Farming Improvements

  • Made the Backpack and its upgrades easier to obtain
  • Reduced crafting time for Light, Medium, and Heavy Hide
  • Expanded crafting bench material pulling range
  • Updated processing benches to display item tooltips
  • Changed raw fruit and vegetable benefits
  • Fixed issues with:
    • Dropped items getting stuck on blocks
    • Torches and handheld light sources placement
    • Pickaxes and hatchets swing mechanics
  • Updated farming bench exchange rates and crop drops