March 3, 2026 — Hytale, the highly anticipated sandbox RPG from Hypixel Studios, and CurseForge, one of the world’s largest platforms for mods and add-ons operated by Overwolf, today announced the launch of the Hytale New Worlds Modding Contest, featuring a $100,000 prize pool. With 65 winners across three categories and additional community prizes, the contest invites creators to build, experiment, and leave their mark on the Hytale universe.
Since entering Early Access on January 13, 2026, Hytale has surpassed 20 million mod downloads on CurseForge, highlighting the talent and momentum of its growing creator community. The Hytale New Worlds Modding Contest is designed to celebrate creativity at every skill level and accelerate the growth of the Hytale modding community. Each of the three main categories awards $27,000 in prizes, with the following breakdown:
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1st Place: $10,000
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2nd Place: $7,500
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3rd Place: $2,500
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4th–10th Places: $1,000 each
WorldGen V2: $27,000 in Prizes
Create generated worlds using World Gen V2’s visual node editor. Build a biome, region, or zone with a clear theme, strong landmarks, and great exploration from the ground up.
NPCs: $27,000 in Prizes
Bring life to Hytale. Create or update NPCs — critters, enemies, or boss fights — with behaviors players will remember. Push the asset configuration system to its limits.
Experiences: $27,000 in Prizes
Create a new way to play Hytale — adventure maps, minigames, hard modes, or deep systems (skill trees, progression, crafting reworks). PvP and multiplayer welcome.
Beyond the core categories, even more chances to win are built into the competition. After finalists are revealed, players will vote across all entries to highlight five Community Favorites, with $2,000 awarded to each winner, putting $10,000 directly in the hands of community-chosen creators. The contest will also feature three surprise Mid-Contest Drops throughout the submission period. Each Drop rewards 10 creators with $300 for qualifying entries, unlocking an additional $9,000 in prizes and recognizing standout work along the way.
“Games thrive long-term because of their communities, and Hytale’s creators have already shown us that since launching into Early Access. Hypixel Studios is putting $100,000 behind this contest as a first step toward something much bigger to recognize and reward the people shaping Hytale’s future. I can’t wait to see what comes out of it and to meet some of the creators along the way!” commented Simon Collins-Laflamme, CEO of Hypixel Studios.
“The Hytale modding community has already proven what it’s capable of with over 5,000 mods created and 20 million mods downloaded. This contest is our way of doubling down on those creators, giving them a $100,000 reason to push World Gen, NPCs, and Experiences further than we ever imagined,” said Uri Marchand, CEO and Co-Founder, Overwolf
For more information on how to participate in the Hytale New Worlds Modding Contest, please visit http://hytale.curseforge.com/
Conclusion
The Hytale New Worlds Modding Contest, a $100,000 collaboration between Hypixel Studios and CurseForge, represents a major milestone for the game’s community. By offering substantial prizes across three key creative categories—WorldGen, NPCs, and Experiences—alongside community-voted awards and surprise mid-contest drops, the contest is designed to inspire and reward creators at every level. With over 20 million mod downloads already since Early Access began, this initiative not only celebrates the community’s current momentum but also lays a strong foundation for the future, encouraging innovation that will help shape and expand the Hytale universe for years to come.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the Hytale New Worlds Modding Contest?
A: It is a modding competition hosted by Hytale and CurseForge with a total prize pool of $100,000. The contest challenges creators to build and share mods for Hytale in three main categories: WorldGen V2, NPCs, and Experiences.
Q2: What are the contest categories and prizes?
A: There are three main categories, each with a $27,000 prize pool:
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WorldGen V2: For creating generated worlds, biomes, or zones.
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NPCs: For creating or improving creatures, enemies, or boss fights.
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Experiences: For creating new gameplay modes, maps, or systems.
In each category, prizes are awarded as follows: 1st Place ($10,000), 2nd Place ($7,500), 3rd Place ($2,500), and 4th–10th Places ($1,000 each).
Q3: Are there other ways to win besides the main categories?
A: Yes. There are two additional ways to win:
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Community Favorites: After finalists are chosen, the community will vote for five favorite entries, each receiving $2,000.
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Mid-Contest Drops: Three surprise “drops” will occur during the submission period, each rewarding 10 creators with $300 for qualifying entries.
Q4: How many winners will there be in total?
A: The contest will honor 65 winners across the three main categories, plus an additional 5 winners from the Community Favorites vote and 30 winners from the Mid-Contest Drops, for a total of up to 100 winners.
Q5: Who can participate in the contest?
A: The contest is open to creators of all skill levels who want to mod Hytale. It is designed to celebrate creativity in the growing modding community.
Q6: Where can I find more information and enter the contest?
A: For official rules, detailed information on how to participate, and to submit your entry, please visit the official contest website: http://hytale.curseforge.com/newworldscontest.