Hytale Update 2 Patch Notes: Cosmetics, Farming Overhaul, and Server Auto-Updates

Hytale Update 2 has arrived, bringing substantial changes across cosmetics, gameplay balance, farming mechanics, and server infrastructure. This update represents one of the most comprehensive patches since early access began, with particular focus on quality-of-life improvements and server operator tools.

Let's break down everything new in Update 2.

Cosmetics and Customization

Update 2 adds significant new avatar customization options, giving players more ways to express themselves.

New Avatar Options

Several new cosmetic pieces are now available for all players:

• Bandit Mask with Side Knot variant
• Blindfold with Thick variant
• Bandage Blindfold with Thick, Left Eye, and Right Eye variants
• Vampire Mouth
• Cute Mouth
• Orc Mouth
• White color added to fantasy cotton cosmetic colors

Updated Hairstyles

Visual improvements have been made to the following haircuts:

• Single Side Pigtail
• Hair Stick Bun
• Simple Bobcut
• Fighter Buns
• Smart Elven
• Windswept

Armor Visibility Controls

A highly requested feature has been added: armor slot visibility toggles. These appear directly next to equipped armor in the character panel, allowing players to hide specific armor pieces for fashion purposes.

Server operators can disable this feature to enforce rules for PvP or immersion-focused servers—a thoughtful addition for competitive gameplay.

Cape animations when running have also been improved for smoother visual flow.

Gameplay and Balance Changes

New Necromancy Item

A new item allows players to raise skeletal minions from nearby bone piles. This item has a chance to drop from the large Praetorian Skeleton, adding new tactical options for players who prefer summoner-style gameplay.

Mining Progression Overhaul

Mining progression has received significant adjustments:

• Adamantite now requires a Thorium or Cobalt pickaxe to mine
• Lower tier pickaxes deal much less damage to higher tier ore blocks
• Upgrading to higher quality pickaxes significantly reduces hits required

This creates a more meaningful progression loop where upgrading your tools genuinely matters.

NPC and Combat Adjustments

Polar Bears have been buffed—approach with more caution in Borea.

The Magma Toad has been adjusted for better combat flow:

• Tongue damage significantly reduced
• New ability added: Headbutt (alternates with Tongue attack)

Hide Drop Changes

The following NPCs now drop Medium Hide instead of Light Hide:

• Bison
• Boar
• Cow
• Horse
• Warthog

Crafting Additions

• More decorative light recipes added to the furniture bench
• Petals are now craftable in the furniture bench under Textiles
• Yellow Petals can be farmed from growing Sunflower Seeds
• Lighter variants of each Cloth Block can now be crafted using Petal combinations

World Generation

WorldGen V2

WorldGen V2 has been prepared for public documentation to assist modders. This is significant news for server operators and content creators planning custom world generation.

New templates added:

• Default_Flat (using WorldGen V2)
• Default_Void (using WorldGen V2)

The Creative Hub Portal now spawns with WorldGen V2 flat worldgen, resulting in clear weather and limited fog. Note: this only applies to new creative worlds.

Ore Placement Refactor

A major refactor of ore placement affects all zones. To see these changes in existing worlds, you'll need to explore new chunks.

The result: more ores overall, especially in Devastated Lands underground areas. Server operators should consider this when planning resource distribution.

Farming Improvements

This update brings substantial farming quality-of-life improvements.

Crop Protection

• Eternal crops no longer break from accidental weapon damage—a major relief for farmers who've lost crops to misclicks
• Fixed soil decay under fully grown crops

Tilled Soil

• Increased tilled soil lifetime from previous values to 1.2–1.5 days
• You can now hold torches in your offhand while using the Hoe and Seeds

Harvest Changes

• Breaking fully grown Eternal crops returns their Seeds
• Harvested crops can now be placed on the ground when crouching

Hoe Progression

Recipe requirements and unlock tiers have been adjusted:

UI and UX Improvements

Hotbar Visibility

The hotbar active-slot is now easier to see with increased contrast and a diamond indicator. This particularly helps in bright environments like the Howling Sands.

Tooltip Improvements

• Editor block tooltip descriptions improved
• Color names now display when hovering over color options in Avatar Customization
• Shortcut keybinds display in tooltips for quick action buttons

Inventory Interactions

• Better double-click handling—faster clicking supported
• Shift + Click on armor directly equips it if the slot is empty
• New QERT shortcuts for inventory quick actions (put all, pull all, quickstack, sort)

Map and Markers

Player markers have received several improvements:

• Now display on the compass
• Removed "Player: " prefix from map markers
• Names always render on the map
• Toggle buttons for map/compass visibility in player list
• Up/down indicators show players at different heights on compass

Other UI Additions

• FPS counter overlay option added (General > User Interface)
• Memory categories in "The Heart Of Orbis" now sorted alphabetically
• Scripted Brush improvements including new decoration and cave brushes

Accessibility

New Ophidiophobia accessibility mode turns Snake models into Hatworms. Found under Gameplay > Accessibility.

Audio and Visual

• All missing basic Rex sounds added
• Updated bones item drag/drop inventory sound
• Fixed a bug in a Howling Sands cave track
• Updated all food particle tints
• Improvements to shadow rendering
• Adjusted weather transitions to reduce jarring visuals

Server Updates

Auto-Update System

This is major news for server operators. Update 2 introduces a server auto-update system with:

• New UpdateModule core plugin
• Configuration options for update management
• Commands for checking, downloading, and applying updates
• Player notification system for staged updates

UpdateConfig Options

New fields in HytaleServerConfig:

• Enable/disable updates
• Check intervals
• Notification preferences
• Patchline selection
• Backup options
• Auto-apply modes

New shutdown reason: ShutdownReason.UPDATE for restart-to-apply scenarios.

New /update Commands

Server operators can now manage updates with detailed commands including:

• Check for updates
• Download updates
• Apply staged updates
• Configure auto-apply warnings
• Player notifications

Launcher Scripts

The release workflow now includes launcher scripts (start.sh, start.bat) for easier server setup.

Bug Fixes

Critical Fixes

• Bed respawning in unloaded chunks fixed—no more spawning in void
• Mantling detection fixed, resolving many unintended behaviors
• Teleporter collisions fixed with offset application
• World map teleporting permissions added—prevents unauthorized teleportation

General Fixes

• Middle click "pick block" now works correctly when hotbar is full in creative mode
• Rail carts consume and place properly
• Keybind clearances now persist across sessions
• Refilling containers targets closest water block rather than requiring aim at block behind/under water
• Fixed oversized placement previews for some items
• Fixed Berserker haircut texture tiling
• Fixed glasses textures inheriting cosmetic color on lens highlights
• Player marker flickering when hovered on map fixed
• Improved readability of other players' names when zoomed on map

Environment Fixes

• Emerald Wilds dungeon and other environments fixed (new soundtracks may play)
• Fixed sending player marker updates while map isn't open

Server Stability

Major improvements to:

• Server stability
• Validation systems
• ECS (Entity Component System)
• Localization
• Timeout handling

What This Means for Server Operators

Update 2 brings several changes directly relevant to running Hytale servers:

Auto-Update System: The new update module means less manual maintenance. Configure automatic updates during low-traffic hours or manually control when patches apply.

Armor Visibility Toggle Control: For PvP servers, you can disable players hiding their armor to maintain competitive integrity.

WorldGen V2 Documentation: Modders and custom content creators will have official documentation to work with—expect more creative custom worlds.

Ore Distribution Changes: New chunks will have different ore placement. Consider whether to reset worlds or maintain mixed generation.

Permissions Updates: World map teleporting now requires proper permissions, closing a potential exploit.

What This Means for Players

Farming is friendlier: Eternal crops surviving weapon damage, longer soil lifetimes, and better hoe progression make farming more enjoyable.

Mining has clearer progression: The pickaxe tier requirements create meaningful upgrade incentives.

Customization expanded: New cosmetics, hairstyle updates, and armor visibility controls give more fashion options.

Quality of life: Faster inventory management, visible hotbar slots, better map markers, and the FPS counter option all improve daily gameplay.

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Update 2 represents solid progress in refining Hytale's core systems while adding requested features. The auto-update system for servers is particularly welcome, reducing operational burden on server operators.

For the complete official patch notes, visit the official Hytale website.

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