Hytale modder puts Minecraft inside the world map

Eurogamer • January 19, 2026 • technology

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Hytale, a highly anticipated indie game and competitor to Minecraft, has secured funding for two years of development even before its early access release last week.
Modder Sadat Sahib successfully ran an old version of Minecraft (0.30) inside Hytale using pure CPU-based 3D rendering without GPU or OpenGL, achieving 35 FPS at 320x240 resolution.
This technical feat was accomplished through pixel data manipulation, demonstrating Hytale's promising potential for modding and creative experiments.
Sahib has also managed to emulate Game Boy, Game Boy Color, and even run Windows 95 and Doom within Hytale using similar methods, showcasing impressive versatility.
These achievements highlight the innovative possibilities within Hytale's engine