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Riot is shutting down studio behind its Minecraft-like game

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. Riot Games is closing the studio behind Hytale, its Minecraft-like game that has been in development for nearly a decade. Hypixel Studios, which Riot acquired in 2020 for an undisclosed sum, is shutting down “over the next few months,” according to Hypixel CEO Aaron “Noxy” Donaghey. “After years of pushing forward, adapting, and exploring every possible path, it became clear w

Riot Games shuts down Hypixel Studios and ends development of Hytale

It was set to be a cool riff on Minecraft with more combat and RPG mechanics. Here's a bit of sad news for gamers. Hypixel Studios is shutting down and ending development of Hytale. The game looked pretty nifty, combining action-RPG mechanics with Minecraft. Riot Games purchased the developer back in 2020, though it has been working on Hytale a lot longer than that . Development is ending immediately and the company will be shutting down "over the next few months." Hypixel CEO Aaron "Noxy" Don