We've partnered with Hypixel to launch the Hytale: New Worlds Modding Contest, a modjam celebrating the incredible creativity of the Hytale modding community.
With $100,000 in prizes shared among 65 mod authors, this is your chance to push boundaries, experiment with bold ideas, and help take modding to the next level!
In this article, you will find:
- Categories
- Prizes
- Key Dates
- Where to find more information
Categories
There are three main categories that you can submit entries for, these are:
World Gen v2
Create generated worlds using World Gen v2's visual node editor. Build a biome, region, or zone with a clear theme, strong landmarks, and great exploration from the ground. Category guidelines are as follows:
- Theme is up to you - Hytale-friendly or something entirely new. Keep it cohesive.
- Submit a single biome, a connected region, or a full zone.
- Keep it playable - fun traversal, navigable underground (if any).
- Make it shine up close - details matter.
- Use provided assets or create your own blocks and NPCs. Prefabs encouraged.
- Optimize performance so chunks load reasonably fast.
- Include a short gameplay video (exploration or cinematic).
NPCs
Bring life to Hytale. Create or update NPCs - critters, enemies, or boss fights - with behaviors players will remember. Push the asset configuration system to its limits. Category guidelines are as follows:
- Use the asset-driven NPC system first. Use Java only to extend what data can't do.
- For boss fights and complex combat, use the Combat Action Evaluator.
- Stick to walking and flying motion controllers for the best reliability. Swimming transitions are not fully supported yet.
- Adjacent systems (taming, factions, communication) should use messages and beacons.
- Prioritize clarity and feel - readable tells, fair hitboxes, clean pacing, minimal jank.
- Include a short showcase video (behaviors and/or combat).
Experiences
Create a new way to play Hytale - adventure maps, minigames, hard modes, or deep systems (skill trees, progression, crafting reworks). PvP and multiplayer welcome. Category guidelines are as follows:
- Make it immediately playable - clear goals and basic onboarding.
- Polish matters - UI, sound, and visual feedback.
- Custom content integration is a plus - NPCs, worldgen, and gameplay pulled together will stand out.
- Show it in a short gameplay video (with other players if multiplayer).
- Include simple instructions so anyone can jump in fast.
Prizes
As mentioned, there are $100,000 worth of prizes up for grabs in the contest, and can be won in three different ways:
- Judge's Picks
- $27,000 up for grabs in each category - these are mods selected by our Judging Panel as the best in their category
- 1st Place - $10,000
- 2nd Place $7,500
- 3rd Place - $2,500
- 4th to 10th Place - $1,000
- Community Favorites
- Once submissions close, the community will be able to vote for selected finalists that they believe should win a prize
- 5 winners will each win $2,000
- Mid Contest Drops
- As the contest is running, there are three dates where mods will be selected to win a Mid Contest Prize of $300 each
- 30 creators will win a Mid Contest Prize, split between three selections on March 17th, March 31st, and April 14th
Key Dates
- March 3rd - Submissions open!
- March 17th - Mid Contest Prize #1
- March 31st - Mid Contest Prize #2
- April 14th - Mid Contest Prize #3
- April 28th - Submissions closed!
- May 5th - Finalists announced, public voting begins
- May 12th - Winners announced!
Want to enter or learn more?
To learn more about the New Worlds contest, visit the landing page that we've created dedicated to the contest.
You can also join our Author Discord for more updates, view winners, find team members and share your creations!