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Former Hytale dev claims internal "mismanagement" at Hypixel "stole the opportunity for Hytale to flourish"
- The Riot-backed game Hytale has been cancelled with a former Hypixel Studios dev blaming internal friction and 'mismanagement' at the studio for the project's fate.
- Hytale was in development for a decade, facing multiple release delays before being officially cancelled.
- Former security and IT lead at Hypixel, DevSlashNull, claimed on Twitter that internal mismanagement and friction among leadership led to Hytale's demise.
- DevSlashNull expressed disappointment at the mismanagement that hindered Hytale's chances of success.
- He praised Riot for being supportive and empowering but pointed out that the issues were within Hytale's leadership.
- Noxy, the co-founder of Hypixel, acknowledged in the cancellation announcement that feature creep was a problem and led to the project's cancellation.
- DevSlashNull mentioned a previous version of Hytale that was promising, showcasing potential during internal playtesting.
- The dev believes that due to key team members leaving, there is little hope for Hytale to be resurrected by Riot.
- Efforts to reach out to Hypixel Studios and Riot for comment are ongoing.
- The cancellation of Hytale has elicited disappointment from fans and the gaming community.
- The game's journey, marked by delays and ultimately cancellation, has raised questions about the internal dynamics at Hypixel Studios.
- Internal mismanagement and leadership issues are highlighted as key factors contributing to the downfall of Hytale.
- DevSlashNull's comments shed light on the challenges faced by the development team and the impact of leadership decisions on the project.
- While the game may have had potential, internal issues within the studio seem to have hindered its progress.
- The community is left reflecting on what could have been with Hytale if not for the internal challenges faced by its development team.
- The future of Hytale remains uncertain following its cancellation and the imminent closure of Hypixel Studios.
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