Hytale Releases First Update: Discover the New Features
Hytale has launched its first update, bringing a host of fixes and quality-of-life improvements designed to enhance the gaming experience. The development team has committed to a rapid patching cadence to quickly address issues and refine the game.
New Features in Hytale’s First Update
The update includes significant adjustments across various game elements. Here are some key areas of improvement:
- World and environment tweaks
- Enhancements to NPCs and creatures
- Improvements in crafting and farming
- Upgrades to audio and visual effects
- Refined user interface and customization options
- Combat balance changes
- Command updates
Details on New Additions
A notable addition is the introduction of dinosaurs and other NPCs in the underground jungles. These characters currently feature placeholder behaviors, as developers continue to work on them. To experience these new NPCs fully, players are encouraged to explore new, unexplored areas of the biome.
Environmental and Gameplay Enhancements
Several enhancements have been made to the environment, including:
- Proper atmospheric effects in the Devastated Lands sewers
- Volcanic effects beneath the volcanoes
- Removal of the invisible filler block in the Forgotten Temple
Furthermore, various improvements have been made to NPC behavior. For instance, all NPCs are now resistant to knockback, and fire-themed characters have immunity to fire damage, although they still appear to catch fire momentarily. Skeletons are no longer susceptible to drowning, while Kweebecs enjoy immunity to cactus and brambles.
On the wildlife front, predators like the Fox will not initiate attacks unless provoked by players. Additionally, locating the Backpack and its upgrades has become simpler, as the base backpack no longer needs a Tier 2 Workbench.
Crafting Improvements
Players will now find that converting hides into Leather takes less than 10 seconds, streamlining the crafting process considerably. This update is merely the beginning, with much more content available for exploration.
Community and Future Endeavors
According to Eurogamer’s preview, Hytale is off to a promising start. The game is being positioned as a flexible, well-developed platform, with significant attention to detail. Furthermore, the studio aims to support modding and creative initiatives, fostering a strong community similar to that of Minecraft.
With two years of funding secured, the future looks bright for Hytale, setting the stage for sustained growth and excitement among players.
