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Shape New Worlds in Hytale

Funded by Hypixel Studios and powered by CurseForge - build something that players will remember

$100,000 prize pool

65 winners

3 categories

WorldGen V2

$27,000 in prizes

1st place	$10,000
2nd place	$7,500
3rd place	$2,500
4th-10th places	$1,000

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.

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

$27,000 in prizes

1st place	$10,000
2nd place	$7,500
3rd place	$2,500
4th-10th places	$1,000

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.

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

$27,000 in prizes

1st place	$10,000
2nd place	$7,500
3rd place	$2,500
4th-10th places	$1,000

Create a new way to play Hytale - adventure maps, minigames, hard modes, or deep systems (skill trees, progression, crafting reworks). PvP and multiplayer welcome.

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.

Community favorites

5 winners $2,000 each

Once finalists are announced, Hytale players vote for their favorite projects across all categories.

Mid contest drops

30 winners $300 each

Three Mid Contest “Drops.” Each drop rewards 10 creators with valid submissions.

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How to Join

Create a Mod Author account [here] Skip if you already have one
Upload your mod project [here]
Fill out the submission form [here]
Got another idea? Submit another project
Terms and conditions apply

Contest Timeline

March 3rd Submissions Open

March 17th Mid-Contest Prizes #1

March 31st Mid-Contest Prizes #2

April 14th Mid-Contest Prizes #3

April 28th Submissions Closed

May 5th Finalists Announced
Voting opens

May 12th Winners Announced

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Creators of Hytale

Hypixel Studios

Founded in 2018, Hypixel Studios is building Hytale with deep roots in modding and minigame servers. Their mission is to create community-empowering games for players and creators alike. Since Early Access, the Hytale modding scene has already hit 4,000+ mods and 10M+ downloads. Hypixel Studios is funding the New Worlds Modding Contest.

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Official modding platform

CurseForge

With 178,000+ modders and 26M+ monthly users, CurseForge is where creators publish and players discover mods. Hytale’s New World Modding Contest is powered by CurseForge as part of our mission to support creators and help Hytale’s modding scene thrive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

Anyone with a valid CurseForge account (in order to publish your mod). The contest is open worldwide! Please read the terms and conditions for other submission requirements.
Create a Hytale project, publish it on CurseForge, then fill out the official submission form with your project link and contact info. Entries must be created after Hytale Early Access was released.
You can publish and submit as many mods as you like! Each participant can win only one judged category prize and only one mid-contest reward during the contest.
The contest consists of category winners, mid-contest prizes, and community favorites. CurseForge or the community (all depending on the type of reward) will judge and select the winning mods. Learn more about our process on the Terms and Conditions page.
Yes, with the exception that entries must be created after Hytale Early Access was released.
Yes! You can submit projects for more than just one of the categories, but you can only win one Grand Prize. A winner eligible for more than one prize will receive the higher of the two.
You can join our dedicated Discord server for mod authors.
Yes. AI-generated visual assets/artwork/logos/project icons/graphics are not allowed and can lead to disqualification.
Yes, teams are allowed to submit entries to the contest. Keep in mind that the prize will be shared with the project's owner, and it is up to them to distribute it among the other members.

If you wish to find team members, we have created a dedicated channel on our Authors Discord to recruit others or look for teams to join!
Visit the Terms and Conditions page.

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$100,000 prize pool

65 winners

3 categories

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