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Minecraft competitor "Hytale" shows off playable DOOM inside its game engine — should Mojang Studios be concerned, or is this just a harmless alternative?

A modder has already managed to get DOOM running inside Hytale before early access, giving an early look at how far its tools can be pushed.

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Minecraft's Mounts of Mayhem update has launched a DLC to add more trials that put your skills to the test, but most importantly it adds particle effects for when you're riding a horse

It's the little things in life.

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Best Hytale Mods to Download at Launch

Beyond its inspiration from the Minecraft universe, Hytale's biggest selling point is the developers' support for mods. Since there are already hundreds

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Minecraft Tiny Takeover drop: Everything you need to know about the first update for 2026

Now that we know it's coming, here's what you need to know about baby animals and more.

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Minecraft-like RPG Hytale expects "over 1 million players" at launch, Hypixel lead reflects on its "incredibly difficult" development: "No sacrifices, no Hytale"

Hypixel is ready for what's coming

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A dev on Minecraft-like Hytale has already used its creative tools to make a homebrew side-scroller

Notably, said developer is not a programmer.

PC Gamer

Minecraft is getting cuter with its first update of the year, and you can already try out the new baby mobs

Mojang Studios has already begun testing the first new features included in Minecraft's first 2026 update, with adorable baby versions of our favorite mobs.

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Hytale vs Minecraft – Complete Comparison Guide

Looking for an unbiased Hytale vs. Minecraft comparison? With Hytale entering early access on January 13, 2026, it’s no surprise the community is buzzing

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Minecraft teases its first drop of 2026, and it might finally be the thing that stops me from being a passive mob killing machine

Suddenly my avatar isn't THAT hungry.

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Minecraft block or luxury paint color? Can you tell which is which?

Do you know your Glowstone from your Stony Ground? Find out in our quiz!

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Hytale mods ready at launch with CurseForge deal

Good news for modders.

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If you're looking for a way to fill the Stranger Things-shaped hole in your heart, the new Minecraft DLC has you covered

Or if you're just looking for a way to forget about the last season.

PC Gamer

Best Minecraft holiday merch and gifts 2026

The best gifts for any Minecraft fan are here.

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Minecraft’s 2025 end‑of‑year stats prove the game is still a global phenomenon with numbers most franchises can only dream of

Now that 2025 is nearly over, many are looking back at the last year of gaming fun. That includes Mojang, which just shared some fun Minecraft community stats.

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Minecraft’s new Stranger Things DLC lets you play through Seasons 1–4 with Hawkins, the Upside Down, and even a blocky Mind Flayer faithfully recreated

Minecraft's latest DLC is an official tie-in with the global phenomenon, Stranger Things, featuring content from the first four seasons of the Netflix show.

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League of Legends and CS2 dominate esports in 2025 by peak viewership and prize money

The biggest esports titles of the year.

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The year of Minecraft: How Jack Black's block-tastic video game adaptation started the most chaotic cinema trend of 2025

Year in Review 2025 | We take a closer look at the unprecedented success of A Minecraft Movie and the video game movie revolution

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Minecraft's final update of the year is officially here — Mounts of Mayhem brings mounted combat to the Overworld

Mojang Studios has officially released the Mounts of Mayhem update for Minecraft: Bedrock Edition and Java Edition, and it's the last update of the year.

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How to craft and use a spear in Minecraft

Your pocket guide to the game's newest weapon.

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How to find and tame a Nautilus in Minecraft

Befriend this new mob and mount.

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Hytale owner calls Minecraft "one of the greatest" games of all time, but his own sandbox is going in a "different direction" with crafting more like Terraria

The blocky adventure games might not be as alike as once thought

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Hytale lead isn't putting his Minecraft competitor on Steam at launch because "everything is wrong" with it, and Palworld lead "totally" understands his hesitance

"In time your honesty and willingness to be transparent will make you guys one of the most beloved around"

GamesRadar

Hytale won't be on Steam at launch as devs "do not see the necessity of it" and want to avoid bad reviews from "people that aren't as well-informed"

Next month's Early Access won't be on Valve's storefront

PC Gamer

First it was owls, but now I've become obsessed with adding baby dragons to my Minecraft world thanks to this mod

I just love a little creature, what can I say?

GamesRadar

Minecraft lead says "I'm looking forward to Hytale" personally, but tells curious fans "there are many Minecraft-like games, so I doubt it will change much for us"

The new sandbox game arrives next month

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