Minecraft Creator Tests Hytale and Says He Still Prefers the Original
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Minecraft creator tested Hytale and gave his verdict: he prefers the original. The Hytale team welcomed the praise.
Hytale, the highly anticipated adventure and building game from Hypixel Studios, earned mixed praise from one of the genre's most important figures. In early 2026, Minecraft lead developer Jens “Jeb” Bergensten tried the title and said that, although it is very well made, he still prefers the Mojang classic. The statement, made publicly, drew a respectful response from the Hytale team, which rejects a direct rivalry and promises that the differences between the games will become clearer in the coming years.
Bergensten's comment is rare, as he almost never talks about other games publicly. That is why his words carry significant weight in the industry. He noted that he would like Hytale to be more different from Minecraft, but he acknowledged the quality of the work by Hypixel Studios, a team formed by veterans who created the most popular multiplayer server for Minecraft itself. Meanwhile, Simon Collins-Laflamme, creator of Hypixel, welcomed the praise, calling it the best review they could receive.
A Different Vision for the Future
In his response, Collins-Laflamme was clear in framing Hytale's goals. The game was not conceived as a direct competitor, but as a new experience with a stronger focus on combat, deep exploration, and fantasy elements. In this way, the team believes that, over time, players will see a major distinction between the two works. Modding, by the way, will be a central pillar for Hytale, an aspect that Bergensten himself said he will follow closely later, promising to play more in the future.
Despite the mutual admiration, the Minecraft creator's opinion reinforces the enduring strength of a cultural phenomenon more than 15 years old. Yet the cordial exchange between the developers shows a healthy atmosphere of innovation within the genre. So, instead of a battle, fans can expect two distinct options: the established creative freedom and simplicity of Minecraft and the more adventure- and narrative-driven experience Hytale promises to bring to the market.
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