So, get this: Simon Collins-Laflamme, the main brain behind Hytale, dropped a pretty exciting announcement. He's anticipating that over a million players will jump into the game right when it hits Early Access on January 13th! That's a whole lot of hype, right?

He even put out a call to action on Twitter, urging players to download the game's launcher ASAP. Apparently, it's all about easing the load on the development side when the big day arrives. Smart move, if you ask me. The last thing you want is server meltdowns when a million eager gamers are trying to log in!

Now, if you're not in the loop, Hytale has quite the story. Riot Games initially canned it last year, which was a real bummer for many. But guess what? Laflamme swooped in and revived it! Talk about a comeback! The game's been in the works for about ten years. And now, after switching hands, we're finally seeing Early Access plans materialize within months. Crazy, right?

Release Details

For those wondering about the release timing, Hytale is scheduled to launch in the early morning for folks in the Americas and in the early evening for those in Europe. This should allow the game to progressively pick up speed throughout the week. However, there's a catch! It won't be available on Steam during its Early Access phase, which is a bit of a surprise.

You can grab Hytale through its official website, with the standard version starting at a reasonable $19.99. But Laflamme has given a heads-up. Remember, it is an Early Access title, so expect a few hiccups along the way. Given Hytale's history, some bumps are pretty much inevitable. I believe that, even with some flaws, it will be a great experience!

Are you planning to dive into Hytale when it finally launches? I know I am! I've been following its development for a while now, and I'm super excited to see what the game has to offer. It looks gorgeous, has some really cool gameplay and the price is really accessible!