Hytale's mammoth pre-orders have covered "the next two years of development," proving the Minecraft challenger is really here to stay
As I write this, we're about 24 hours away from Hytale's debut. Once a custom Minecraft server, it's on a quest to also become one of the best building games ever made, sporting a similar appearance and sandbox approach but with a greater focus on fantasy adventuring and being an even more versatile experience for modders and creators. Squaring up to Minecraft, though, is a tall order, but the Hytale hype has been strong enough that I've always felt it had a chance. However, I'm now more confident than ever, based on new information from Hypixel Studios' founder, who says that he anticipates at least a million players on launch day. Plus, Hytale's development costs for the next two years have already been covered by the cash generated through pre-sales.Read the full story on PCGamesN: Hytale's mammoth pre-orders have covered "the next two years of development," proving the Minecraft challenger is really here to stay