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Hytale’s server platform will continue to evolve after Early Access launch. This guide covers the planned features and improvements coming to Hytale dedicated servers.
Server & Minigame Discovery
A discovery catalogue accessible from the main menu where players can browse and find servers and minigames.
Features
- Server operators can opt into the catalogue to promote their content
- Players can browse and join servers directly from the game
- Filter servers by game type, player count, and more
Requirements for Listing
| Requirement | Description |
|---|---|
| Server Operator Guidelines | Servers must adhere to operator guidelines and community standards |
| Self-Rating | Operators must accurately rate their server content for content filtering |
| Enforcement | Servers violating their self-rating are subject to enforcement actions |
Player Count Verification
Player counts displayed in server discovery are gathered from client telemetry rather than server-reported data. This prevents count spoofing and ensures players can trust the numbers they see.
Party System
A party system enabling players to group up and stay together across server transfers and minigame queues.
Features
- Browse servers with your party and join together
- Party size requirements visible before joining
- Stay together during server transfers
- Foundation for seamless social experience
Integrated Payment System
A payment gateway built into the client that servers can use to accept payments from players.
Benefits for Server Operators
- Accept payments without handling payment details
- No need to build payment infrastructure
- Transactions processed through trusted, secure system
Benefits for Players
- No need to visit external websites
- All transactions are secure and traceable
- Payment information stays within Hytale ecosystem
SRV Record Support
SRV records allow players to connect using a domain name (e.g., play.example.com) without specifying a port.
Current Status
Unsupported – Under evaluation. There is no battle-tested C# library for SRV record resolution that meets Hytale’s requirements.
First-Party API Endpoints
Authenticated servers will have access to official API endpoints for player data, versioning, and server operations.
Planned Endpoints
| Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|
| UUID ↔ Name Lookup | Resolve player names to UUIDs and vice versa (single and bulk) |
| Game Version | Query current game version and check for updates |
| Player Profile | Fetch player profile data, cosmetics, avatar renders |
| Server Telemetry | Report server status and player count for discovery |
| Report | Report players for ToS violations |
| Payments | Process payments using built-in payment gate |
Under Consideration
| Endpoint | Description |
|---|---|
| Global Sanctions | Query if a player has platform-level sanctions |
| Friends List | Retrieve a player’s friends list (with permissions) |
| Webhook Subscriptions | Push notifications for player name changes, sanctions |
Design Goals
- Generous rate limits: Bulk endpoints and caching-friendly responses
- Authenticated access: All endpoints require server authentication
- Versioned API: Stable contracts with deprecation windows
Protocol Tolerance
Currently, clients and servers must be on the exact same protocol version. Coming soon: Protocol tolerance allowing ±2 version difference, giving server operators a window to update without losing player connectivity.
Fallback Connections
Coming soon: Array of targets tried in sequence for fallback connections when transferring players between servers.
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