Vintage Story Hires Ex-Hypixel Devs to Build New Adventure Mode
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– PC Gamer highlighted Vintage Story as a complex survival game similar to Minecraft, which has remained under the radar due to its absence on Steam.
– Vintage Story gained attention after Hytale’s cancellation, with its team lead Tyron inviting former Hytale developers to collaborate on a new game mode.
– Tyron confirmed the project is moving forward with a small team, focusing on sustainable growth and reusing Vintage Story’s existing ecosystem.
– The new game mode will differ significantly from Vintage Story, leaning into fantasy and RPG elements, and may become standalone if successful.
– Tyron emphasized a sustainable, debt-free approach to development and expressed gratitude to Hytale for inspiring Vintage Story’s creation.
Vintage Story, the survival sandbox game often compared to Minecraft but with deeper mechanics, is making waves by bringing former Hypixel Studios developers on board to create an ambitious new adventure mode. While the game has existed since 2016, its absence from Steam kept it under the radar, until now. The recent cancellation of Hytale, another highly anticipated block-building adventure, has shifted attention toward Vintage Story as a potential successor.
The game’s lead developer, Tyron, who previously worked on Hytale, extended an invitation to former colleagues shortly after Riot Games shelved the project. The goal? To craft a new game mode within Vintage Story that captures the spirit of what Hytale aimed to achieve. In a recent update, Tyron confirmed the initiative is moving forward with a small, dedicated team of three to four developers. The approach prioritizes sustainability over rapid expansion, ensuring the project remains manageable and financially viable.
Unlike Vintage Story’s current focus on realism and survival, the new mode will embrace fantasy and RPG elements, offering a fresh experience while leveraging the existing game’s framework. Initially, it will be included at no extra cost, though Tyron hinted it could evolve into a standalone title if demand grows.
Fans concerned about resources being diverted from the core game were reassured in an FAQ. Tyron emphasized that the studio operates without debt, allowing for steady, long-term development. He also reflected on his time at Hytale, crediting the team’s passion as inspiration for Vintage Story’s creation. Now, he sees this collaboration as an opportunity to return the favor, offering former colleagues a chance to continue their creative vision.
Meanwhile, Hytale’s legacy isn’t entirely lost, Hypixel Studios co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme recently expressed interest in acquiring the rights from Riot Games to revive development. Whether through Vintage Story’s expansion or a potential Hytale revival, fans of the genre have reason to stay hopeful.
(Source: PC Gamer)
