Patch Notes Hotfixes: January 2026

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Hotfixes – January 2026​

Published: January 15, 2026
Source: Official Hytale Blog

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Short summary (TL;DR)​

Connectivity
• Improved overall server stability and network reliability
• Game now switches to offline mode if authentication fails
• Fixed "invalid token" issues caused by system clock desync

Stability & Performance
• Improved client performance through better background task scheduling
• Fixed dropped items getting stuck inside blocks
• Resolved multiple server and client crash scenarios

Launcher & Services
• Added warning if system time is incorrect
• Fixed sporadic authentication issues during login
• Patched a visual exploit allowing username spoofing
• Improved global patch caching and email delivery reliability

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Original source​

[Hotfixes: January 2026]

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Discussion​

• Have you noticed improved server stability since the hotfix?
• Did offline mode trigger for you, and did it work correctly?
• Are there still crashes or issues you are experiencing?

 

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Pre-Release Patch – Rex & Snapdragon Combat Changes​

Source: Simon (Hypixel Studios) via X
Status: Pre-release patchline

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Summary​

• Combat adjustments were made to Rex and Snapdragon
• Changes are available via the pre-release patchline in the Hytale launcher
• Spawns occur in Devastated Lands (Zone 4), underground jungles
• A new chunk generation is required to see the updated spawns
• Environment configuration for this zone was updated

If everything looks good during testing, the patch is expected to ship shortly.

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Personal note​

I’m really looking forward to this update and curious how the combat changes will feel once it goes live.

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Original source​

https://twitter.com/x/status/2012454085740446137