Hytale is a massive sandbox with a wealth of content and immense scope for creativity. That’s why talented fans have already created hundreds of mods to help you customize the cubic sandbox experience: new weapons, expanded worlds, simplified gameplay, and changes to existing mechanics. In this article, we’ll explain how to install mods on Hytale and take a look at the most notable examples.
Where to find and download mods for Hytale
Before installing Hytale mods , you first need to download them. This can be done from numerous fan sites and mod aggregators , but it’s safest to download from trusted sources . The most popular sites are Nexus Mods and CurseForge .
These sites are trusted by millions of players, so you can safely add mods to your Hytale server or single-player game without the risk of viruses. For less popular sites, it’s worth reading reviews, but there’s little reason to use them—most major mods are published and updated on Nexus Mods or CurseForge.
Nexus Mods
This is one of the largest mod repositories for a wide variety of games. There aren’t many mods for Hytale yet—about a hundred at the time of publication. But more will be added over time. You can add new creatures to your worlds, use futuristic weapons, and more.
You’ll need to register to download mods, but you won’t have to worry about viruses. You’ll need to install mods manually, but it’s easy—just follow the instructions in the description.
CurseForge
With CurseForge, players don’t have to worry about installing Hytale mods . They can download the CurseForge app to their computer , where sandbox mods are categorized and can be installed automatically without any extra clicks. Enthusiasts have already created thousands of their own projects, ranging from minor fixes to large-scale world changes. Mods can also be downloaded the old-fashioned way—from the CurseForge website for manual installation.
What mods are available for Hytale?
Hytale is a sandbox with nearly limitless possibilities. So it’s no surprise that talented players’ imaginations are equally rich. You won’t have any trouble choosing mods—here are just a few examples from the plethora of popular options across various categories.
Improving the quality of life
- BetterMap is an improvement to the in-game map, which now features caves and other useful markers.
- Simply Trash is a trash bin for instantly getting rid of unnecessary items.
- Advanced Item Info — extended description of in-game items.
New equipment
- Wan’s Wonder Weapons is a collection of weapons with unique effects.
- Miners Helmet – a miner’s helmet with a flashlight for illuminating the surroundings.
- Warframe Collection is a set of futuristic weapons from the game Warframe.
Construction
- Salmakia Kitchen Furniture is a collection of cozy kitchen furniture.
- Macaw’s Hy Windows – Improves windows with new functionality.
- Double Beds – Double beds that can serve as a spawn point for two players.
Changes in the world
- WildTale – over 60 new animal species in an open world.
- YUNG’s HyDungeons are dangerous dungeons with valuable rewards.
- Eldritch Tales features new environments and monsters inspired by the horrors of H.P. Lovecraft.
How to install mods for Hytale
Let’s look at how to install mods on Hytale correctly . The classic method is downloading and manually installing them into the game folder. This option is especially useful for those looking to enable mods on a Hytale server .
Manually installing Hytale mods
- Open your browser, go to a trusted website, and download the required modifications in .jar or .zip format.
- Launch the Hytale launcher and click the gear icon (settings) in the main window.
- In the settings menu, select Open directory.
- In the window that opens, navigate to the UserData folder , then to the Mods folder . If this directory doesn’t exist, create it manually.
- Copy the mod file you downloaded earlier and paste it into the Mods folder.
- Return to the game, go to the Worlds section in the main menu.
- Right-click on the world you want to add mods to and select Edit World.
- In the list of installed mods that opens, check the box next to the desired mod, then click Save World Settings.
- Enter the selected world and check the functionality of the enabled modifications.
Installing Hytale Mods with CurseForge
What ‘s the easiest way to enable mods in Hytale ? You’ll need the CurseForge app, which lets you install mods without having to dig into the game files each time.
- Go to the official CurseForge website , download the application and run it (the Standalone version is recommended for easy unpacking instead of installation).
- In the left panel of the launcher, find the Hytale game (it should be detected automatically, or you can specify the path to it manually).
- Create a separate profile for mods: go to the My Modpacks section, click Create Custom Profile, and select the game version. This will isolate mods from the original game .
- Click the Discover or Browse tab to open the mods catalog.
- Find the mod you like using the search or categories and click the Install button. The app will automatically download and install the mod.
- Return to the main menu of the application and press the Play button to launch Hytale through CurseForge with the mods installed and selected.
- Right-click on the world you want to add mods to and select Edit World.
- In the list of installed mods that opens, check the box next to the desired mod, then click Save World Settings.
- Enter the selected world and check the functionality of the enabled mods.
How to install mods on a Hytale server
This option is also available, but depends on how the server is run. If it’s running on the owner’s computer, modifications need to be added to the “Mods” folder in the server’s directory. If you’re using a third-party host, you’ll need to install mods through the server’s local file manager, which varies from service to service.
