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Planning to play or host Hytale? This guide covers the system requirements for both the game client and dedicated servers.
Hytale Game Client Requirements
Minimum Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit / macOS / Linux |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 or AMD equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD RX 560 or better |
| Storage | 20 GB available space (SSD recommended) |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Recommended Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor | Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 5 |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 5700 or better |
| Storage | 20 GB SSD |
| Network | Broadband Internet connection |
Dedicated Server Requirements
Minimum Server Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Java | Java 25 |
| Architecture | x64 or arm64 |
| Network | 10 Mbps upload |
| Port | UDP 5520 (default) |
Recommended Server Requirements
| Component | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Memory | 8+ GB RAM |
| CPU | 4+ cores |
| Storage | SSD for world files |
| Network | 100 Mbps upload |
Resource Usage Factors
Understanding what drives resource consumption helps with planning:
| Resource | Main Driver |
|---|---|
| CPU | High player or entity counts (NPCs, mobs) |
| RAM | Large loaded world area (view distance, players exploring) |
Java 25 Requirement
Hytale servers require Java 25 specifically. Download from Adoptium.
Verify your Java version:
java --versionExpected output:
openjdk 25.0.1 2025-10-21 LTS
OpenJDK Runtime Environment Temurin-25.0.1+8Network Requirements
For Players
- Protocol: QUIC over UDP
- Port: 5520 (default)
- Latency: Under 100ms recommended
For Server Hosts
- Open Port: UDP 5520
- Upload Speed: 1-2 Mbps per player
- Static IP: Recommended for public servers
View Distance Impact on RAM
View distance is the main RAM driver. Default Hytale view distance (384 blocks) equals roughly 24 Minecraft chunks. Adjust based on player count:
| Players | Recommended View Distance | RAM Needed |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 | 12 chunks | 4-6 GB |
| 6-15 | 8-10 chunks | 6-8 GB |
| 16+ | 6-8 chunks | 8+ GB |
Hardware Handled For You
Our Hytale servers run on enterprise hardware with SSDs and high-speed networking.
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