In a surprising twist, the classic first-person shooter Doom has made its way into the unreleased indie game Hytale, thanks to a clever mod by a user named tr7zw. This mod allows players to experience Doom fully functional within Hytale, despite the game's early access launch just around the corner. While the gameplay isn't ideal—running at a mere 20fps on a floating in-game monitor—it showcases the ongoing trend of playing Doom on unusual platforms. Hytale, developed by Hypixel Studios, has garnered significant attention as it promises a Minecraft-like sandbox experience. The developers are optimistic, anticipating over a million players on its launch day, supported by a fully prepared modding platform on CurseForge.

How can I play Doom inside Hytale when it hasn't even been officially released yet?

The mod allowing Doom to run in Hytale was created by a modder ahead of the game’s early access release, demonstrating the versatility of Hytale's modding capabilities even before its launch, which signifies strong community support from the outset.

Hytale is a highly anticipated game that merges social and sandbox elements, drawing comparisons to Minecraft due to its blocky aesthetic and gameplay style. Originally developed by the team behind the popular Minecraft server Hypixel, the project faced a rocky development history after being acquired by Riot Games. Following a temporary cancellation and the studio's closure, the game's creative director Simon Collins-Laflamme successfully regained IP rights and pushed forward development to ready an early access build, reflecting the passionate commitment of the team and their dedication to deliver an engaging gaming experience.