Hytale Update 4 (Part 2) was released on February 26, 2026, on the Pre-Release branch. This update focuses on creative tools, AI improvements, performance upgrades, and quality-of-life features. While it does not add new zones, it introduces important systems that improve gameplay, building, modding, and overall stability.

This guide explains every major feature in Hytale Update 4 (Part 2) you should know.

How to access Hytale Update 4 (Part 2)

To enable Hytale Update 4 (Part 2):

• Open the Hytale Launcher
• Go to Settings
• Enable Pre-Release

This will install the latest pre-release patch.

Hytale Update 4 (Part 2): What’s new?

Here is a quick summary of the most important features in Hytale Update 4 (Part 2):

• Emote Wheel added, allowing players to use and loop emotes
• Revolve Tool added, making it easy to create circular and symmetrical builds
• /replace command overhauled with better control and block mask support
• Wolf pack AI improved with coordinated attacks and retreat behavior
• Watering Cans upgraded with 3×3 watering and increased capacity
• Basic items like the Workbench, Campfire, Bedroll, Chest, and Torch now craft instantly
• Workbenches continue crafting when chunks unload, improving automation
• Item containers reworked to reduce lag and improve world performance
• Major improvements to Creative Tools, Selection Tool, and modding support
• Stereo audio improved for better positional sound and immersion

Here is a detailed look at the new Hytale features.

Emote wheel: New player expression system

The biggest social feature in Hytale Update 4 (Part 2) is the Emote Wheel.

You can access it by:

• Holding the X key
• This key can be changed in Settings

New emotes include:

• Chicken
• Kill
• Laugh
• Punch
• Tongue

Some emotes can now loop continuously.

The player avatar also now:

• Faces the camera in free camera mode
• Faces the camera in third-person mode
• Has improved falling animations

These changes make characters feel more alive and responsive.

Revolve Tool: Major Creative Mode Upgrade

The new Revolve Tool is one of the most important additions in Hytale Update 4 (Part 2). This tool allows you to:

• Rotate your current selection
• Paste multiple rotated copies
• Create full circular builds automatically

This makes it much easier to build:

• Towers
• Domes
• Circular rooms
• Arenas
• Decorative structures

Previously, these builds required manual rotation. Now, they can be created much faster.

/replace command overhaul

The /replace Hytale command has been completely redesigned. Changes include:

• Subcommands added: Swap and regex are now subcommands instead of flags. This makes commands easier to use.
  • Block mask support
  • You can now use spatial filters like:
    • >Block
    • !Block

This allows precise control over which blocks are replaced.

This is a major improvement for builders and server admins.

Wolf pack AI improvements

In Hytale Update 4 (Part 2), black and white wolves now use advanced pack behavior. They will:

• Fight together
• Flank their target
• Retreat when injured

Wildlife now feels smarter and more natural.

Audio improvements

The audio system has been upgraded & dual source blending added. This improves positional sound when using headphones.
Audio now feels:

• More balanced
• Less focused in one ear

Additional audio changes:

• Memory recording and restoring now has sound effects
• Zone 1 mountain ambience changes with altitude
• Zone 4 caves and sewers have new placeholder music and ambience

These changes improve immersion.

Watering Can changes

The watering can has been heavily improved in Hytale Update 4 (Part 2). New features include:

• Capacity increased from 20 to 50
• Can water a 3×3 area when charged
• Configurable watering width and depth
• Can be placed on the ground
• Uses secondary interaction key to water

This makes Hytale farming easier and faster.

Instant crafting changes

Several Hytaqle items now craft instantly:

• Builder’s Workbench
• Campfire
• Crude Bedroll
• Wooden Chest
• Crude Torch

This removes unnecessary waiting time.

World and performance improvements

Many backend improvements were added in Hytale Update 4 (Part 2).

• Extreme coordinate handling improved: This improves stability in large worlds.
• Item containers reworked: Containers are now block components. This reduces:
  • Lag
  • Chest bugs
• Workbench improvements: Workbenches now:
  • Continue crafting when chunks unload
  • Resume when output space is available
  • Use world game time instead of real time

This improves automation reliability.

NPC and creature updates

Performance improvements were made to NPC systems.

Changes include:

• Reduced breathing checks for NPCs
• Improved performance

New creature feature:

• Skrill can now lay eggs

This expands creature mechanics.

UI and quality of life Improvements

Several important UI upgrades were added.

• Inventory improvements: The backpack now shows:
  • Number of used slots
• Map improvements: Markers are now always visible:
  • Personal markers
  • Shared markers
  • Player markers
• Localization improvements: Added support for:
  • CJK fonts
  • Machinima tool localization

This improves global accessibility.

Creative mode and modding improvements

Hytale Update 4 (Part 2) includes major modding upgrades. New features:

• /pedit back command
• Improved selection tool rotation
• Selection without holding mouse button
• Faster creative tool previews
• Custom item HUD UI support
• Mod folder selection option
• PlayerRemovedFromWorldEvent added
• Time of Day and Weather client-side controls
• Reset Environment button

These changes improve creator workflows.

Accessibility improvement

New accessibility feature added:

• Windows ClickLock support

This helps players with limited mouse control.

Bug fixes in Hytale Update 4 (Part 2)

Many important bugs were fixed.

Combat fixes:

• Wheat is no longer edible
• Ammo no longer consumed in Creative Mode

World fixes:

• Cave generation fixed
• Lava burn effects fixed
• Portal fragment refunds fixed
• NPC follow distance fixed

Creative fixes:

• Selection tool bugs fixed
• Prefab editor bugs fixed
• Tool rotation bugs fixed

UI fixes:

• Crash fixes
• Inventory fixes
• Map marker fixes

These fixes improve stability.

Should you update Hytale?

Hytale Update 4 (Part 2) is a major technical and creative update.

It improves:

• Creative tools with the Revolve Tool
• Gameplay with better AI
• Farming with watering can upgrades
• Modding with new tools and commands
• Performance and stability