Wipe
A server reset that clears player progress, buildings, and inventory. Wipes give everyone a fresh start and are common on competitive servers to maintain balance.
Usage Example
“The server wipes every two weeks on Friday night - I love wipe day because everyone starts fresh and the early-game rush is incredibly exciting.”
Did You Know?
Some competitive servers announce 'wipe day' as major community events, with many players scheduling time off to be online when the fresh world launches.
Related Terms
A game mode where players must gather resources, craft items, build shelter, and survive against environmental threats and creatures. Core gameplay loop of many Hytale servers.
A server type where players form groups (factions) that compete for territory, resources, and dominance. Features base building, raiding, and large-scale PvP warfare between teams.
An intense survival mode where death has severe consequences, often including permanent death or significant penalties. Only for experienced players seeking maximum challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Wipe mean in Hytale?
A wipe is a server reset that clears player progress, builds, inventories, and sometimes the world itself. It gives every player a completely fresh start, as if the server were brand new.
Why do Hytale servers wipe?
Servers wipe to maintain competitive balance, prevent established players from having insurmountable advantages over newcomers, reduce server lag from accumulated builds, and keep gameplay fresh and exciting for the community.
How often do Hytale servers wipe?
Wipe schedules vary by server. Some wipe weekly, others biweekly or monthly, and some only wipe when necessary. Competitive factions and PvP servers tend to wipe more frequently than casual survival servers.
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