The Professor
I’m the Professor. Right after Update 3, the Update 4 pre-release kicked off! Rather than big new content, this round is mostly about laying the groundwork for what’s coming. It’s subtle for everyday players, but things are definitely getting better.
📌 Key Points
- You can now run multiple instances of Hytale at once
- A dedicated mod management screen in world settings
- Backup management that lets you restore broken worlds from the UI
- Fishing trap placement and more building freedom
- Drop items by holding the drop button and using the cursor
To play the pre-release, select the pre-release version in the launcher settings.
Running Multiple Instances of Hytale
You can now launch multiple instances of Hytale at the same time. That means running a test world, testing mods and a filming camera side by side. Just be careful: opening the same world in two instances at once can corrupt your save.
A Dedicated Mod Management Screen
The world settings now have their own mod management screen. You can see each mod’s version, icon, details and compatibility at a glance. Older mods show a warning, but they mostly still work fine for regular play.
Restore Worlds with Backup Management
This is my personal favorite. You can now restore a broken world right from the menu. Rolling back time, regenerating corrupted chunks or restoring from a backup are all easy now. Far fewer tears over broken worlds, I’d wager!
For server owners, there’s also a new fallback server option that redirects players to another server when they get disconnected.
Changes That Matter to Regular Players
Fishing Traps can now be placed in mid-air- Windows and tents no longer need support when building, making them easier to place
- Chandeliers are easier to hang, and decorations like chains and needles were added
- You can freely display weapons on things like lamps
- Drop items by holding the drop button and using the cursor
- Workbenches now show things like a crafting queue
Other Changes
Bug fixes for NPC freezes, broken portals, crashes and more. There’s also talk that voice chat is coming soon.
Not many hype-worthy additions this time, but the world restore feature is a very important safety net. Building freedom also took a step up!
More Update News
🎮 When you buy or upgrade Hytale, enter KeniPoyo (capital K and P) in the creator code field on the left side of the purchase screen. It’s a great way to support KeniPoyo’s work!
This covers the pre-release and release versions as of the video’s publication (February 19, 2026). Things may have changed in later updates.
