Hytale Server Setup: Dedicated Server Preparation Guide

Introduction

Hytale is a sandbox RPG developed by Hypixel Studios and acquired by Riot Games. Designed by the team behind Hypixel, Minecraft's largest server network, Hytale aims to offer block-based world creation, adventure mode, mini-games, and comprehensive modding tools. This guide covers preparation steps and the expected setup process for a Hytale server.

About Hytale

Hytale plans to offer players:

• Adventure Mode: Rich storytelling with single/multiplayer campaign
• Sandbox Mode: Free building and creativity
• Mini-Games: Community-created custom game modes
• Hytale Model Maker: 3D model and animation creation tool
• Comprehensive Modding: Lua-based scripting and custom content support

Expected System Requirements

Server Preparation Steps

You can prepare your REXE VDS for a Hytale server now:

1. Operating System Setup

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install -y wget curl tar screen htop

2. Create Server User

sudo adduser hytale --disabled-login --gecos ""
sudo su - hytale

3. Java Installation (Expected Requirement)

Hytale is expected to be Java-based:

sudo apt install -y openjdk-21-jre-headless
java -version

4. Prepare Directory Structure

mkdir -p ~/hytale-server
mkdir -p ~/hytale-server/mods
mkdir -p ~/hytale-server/worlds
mkdir -p ~/hytale-server/backups
mkdir -p ~/hytale-server/logs

Expected Server Configuration

Hytale server configuration is expected to follow a structure like:

# Expected hytale-server.yml structure
server:
  name: "My REXE Hytale Server"
  port: 25565
  max-players: 50
  gamemode: adventure
  difficulty: normal
  view-distance: 12
  
world:
  seed: ""
  generate-structures: true
  
network:
  compression-threshold: 256
  
modding:
  allow-mods: true
  mod-directory: "./mods"

Expected Port Configuration

Firewall Preparation

sudo ufw allow 25565/tcp comment "Hytale Game TCP"
sudo ufw allow 25565/udp comment "Hytale Game UDP"
sudo ufw allow 25575/tcp comment "Hytale RCON"

Mod and Content Support

One of Hytale's strongest features is comprehensive modding support:

Hytale Model Maker

Hytale Model Maker is an official tool that allows players to create 3D models and animations:

• Design custom blocks and objects
• Create character models and animations
• Model custom weapons and tools

Lua Scripting

Hytale is expected to use a Lua-based scripting system:

-- Expected Hytale mod structure example
local myMod = {}

function myMod.onPlayerJoin(player)
  player:sendMessage("Welcome to the server!")
  player:giveItem("starter_kit", 1)
end

function myMod.onBlockBreak(event)
  if event.block.type == "diamond_ore" then
    event.player:addExperience(50)
  end
end

return myMod

Auto-Start Preparation (systemd)

sudo nano /etc/systemd/system/hytale.service

[Unit]
Description=Hytale Dedicated Server
After=network.target
Wants=network-online.target

[Service]
Type=simple
User=hytale
Group=hytale
WorkingDirectory=/home/hytale/hytale-server
ExecStart=/usr/bin/java -Xms4G -Xmx12G -jar hytale-server.jar
Restart=on-failure
RestartSec=15
LimitNOFILE=100000

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

Backup Script Preparation

nano ~/hytale-server/backup.sh

#!/bin/bash
BACKUP_DIR="/home/hytale/backups"
SERVER_DIR="/home/hytale/hytale-server/worlds"
DATE=$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)

mkdir -p $BACKUP_DIR
tar -czf $BACKUP_DIR/hytale_$DATE.tar.gz -C $SERVER_DIR .
find $BACKUP_DIR -name "hytale_*.tar.gz" -mtime +14 -delete
echo "$(date): Backup completed - hytale_$DATE.tar.gz"

chmod +x ~/hytale-server/backup.sh

Performance Optimization Preparation

Kernel Parameters

sudo sysctl -w net.core.rmem_max=26214400
sudo sysctl -w net.core.wmem_max=26214400
sudo sysctl -w net.ipv4.tcp_fastopen=3
echo 'net.core.rmem_max=26214400' | sudo tee -a /etc/sysctl.conf
echo 'net.core.wmem_max=26214400' | sudo tee -a /etc/sysctl.conf
sudo sysctl -p

Swap Space

sudo fallocate -l 4G /swapfile
sudo chmod 600 /swapfile
sudo mkswap /swapfile
sudo swapon /swapfile
echo '/swapfile none swap sw 0 0' | sudo tee -a /etc/fstab

Community Tools

The Hytale community is actively developing tools:

• Hytale Hub: Community portal and mod sharing platform
• Hytale Model Maker: Official 3D modeling tool
• Community Wiki: Game mechanics and modding documentation
• Discord Servers: Developer and community communication channels

REXE VDS for Hytale

REXE VDS high-performance infrastructure will provide an ideal environment for your Hytale server:

• NVMe SSD: Fast world loading and saving
• DDoS Protection: Secure gaming experience with Path.net
• Low Latency: Data center close to Turkey and Europe
• Scalability: Resource scaling based on demand

Conclusion

Although Hytale is still in development, you can prepare your server now for a quick start on launch day. By setting up the operating system, Java, firewall, and backup infrastructure on REXE VDS, you build a solid foundation for your Hytale server.