How much RAM does a Hytale server need?

Hypixel's minimum is 4 GB. RAM grows with view distance and groups exploring far apart. This calculator sizes a 4/8/12/16 GB berrybyte plan from those inputs.

What Java version and CPU does a Hytale dedicated server require?

Hypixel requires Java 25 on a 64-bit host (x64 or arm64). Adoptium Temurin is the documented pick. CPU use grows with players and entities.

Which port and protocol does Hytale use?

Hytale uses QUIC over UDP. Forward UDP 5520, or the custom port you pass to --bind.

Why does view distance matter so much?

RAM scales with loaded world area. Hypixel recommends a view distance of 12 chunks (384 blocks). Going higher adds RAM in this calculator.

How does the calculator pick a number?

It starts at Hypixel's 4 GB floor, then adds RAM for extra players, explorer groups, view distance, mods, and world age. The result snaps to a 4, 8, 12, or 16 GB plan.

Hytale Hypixel server manual

Hytale Server Requirements Calculator

Estimate Hytale RAM from player count, explorer groups, view distance, mods, and world age, then pick a matching 4, 8, 12, or 16 GB berrybyte plan.

Details

Your world

Size the server

Set players, explorer groups, view distance, mods, and world age. The result is a RAM range and a matching plan.

Expected concurrent players8 players

1 players80 players

Everyone online at once. A small group starts at 4 GB. Extra players add 0.25 GB each above 4.

Independent explorer groups1 group

1 group8 group

Players who stay together are one group. Groups far apart load extra world area.

View radius12 chunks

4 chunks32 chunks

Official cap is 12 chunks (384 blocks). Current: 12 chunks · 384 blocks.

Plugin / mod load

NoneVanilla.LightA few quality-of-life mods. +1 GB.ModerateA typical plugin set. +2.5 GB.HeavyA large mod load. +4 GB.

World maturity

FreshNew or barely explored.EstablishedSettled bases and roads. +1 GB.LargeA wide, well-traveled world. +2.5 GB.

Recommended RAM range

4–7 GB

About 5 GB. Matching plan: 8 GB with 3 GB of spare RAM.

Hytale Server Manual

4 GB8 GB12 GB16 GB16+

Why this estimate

Official 4 GB minimumOfficial+4 GB

8 concurrent playersEstimate+1 GB

1 independent explorer group(s)Estimate0 GB

View radius 12 chunksEstimate0 GB

none plugin/mod loadEstimate0 GB

fresh worldEstimate0 GB

8 GB Hytale plan$17.95/mo

Recommended; estimate for 5–20 players at ≤12-chunk view

Start a 8 GB Hytale server

Hytale plans

The highlighted plan fits this estimate.

4 GB

$9.95/mo

Below this estimate

Official minimum; estimate for 1–4 players at ≤12-chunk view

Choose 4 GB

8 GB

$17.95/mo

Recommended plan

Recommended; estimate for 5–20 players at ≤12-chunk view

Choose 8 GB

12 GB

$25.95/mo

Extra headroom

Estimate for 21–36 players at ≤12-chunk view

Choose 12 GB

16 GB

$33.95/mo

Extra headroom

Estimate for 37–52 players at ≤12-chunk view

Choose 16 GB

Source

Hytale Server Manual

Hypixel server manual, 2026-08-22

Open Hytale Server Manual

Runtime, CPU, and network

Runtime

Java: Java 25
Architecture: 64-bit (x64, arm64)
Recommended distribution: Adoptium Temurin

CPU

High player or entity counts (NPCs, mobs)

Hypixel does not publish a core count. Monitor CPU in use — resource usage heavily depends on player behavior.

Network

Protocol: QUIC/UDP
Default port: Default port 5520
TCP required: TCP required: no

Official Hypixel facts

Documented requirements

From the Hytale Server Manual. 4 GB is the official minimum.

Official
Hypixel documents a 4 GB minimum and Java 25. Resource use 'heavily depends on player behavior'.
Official
Official guidance: RAM scales with loaded world area (view distance and players exploring independently). CPU scales with player and entity counts.
Official
Official recommendation: limit maximum view distance to 12 chunks (384 blocks).

How the estimate is built

Extra RAM for players, explorer groups, view distance, mods, and world age.

Estimate
+0.25 GB per player above 4.
Estimate
+1.5 GB per extra explorer group.
Estimate
+0.4 GB per chunk of view radius above 12.
Estimate
Mods: none +0, light +1 GB, moderate +2.5 GB, heavy +4 GB.
Estimate
World age: fresh +0, established +1 GB, large +2.5 GB.

Plan
Plans are 4, 8, 12, and 16 GB.

Before you go live

Operational checklist

Hypixel requirements and berrybyte hosting notes.

Java 25Official
Hypixel requires Java 25 (64-bit). Adoptium Temurin is the documented recommendation.
64-bit CPUOfficial
x64 and arm64 are both supported. 32-bit hosts are not.
4 GB RAM minimumOfficial
Official minimum for a dedicated server. Practical need scales with loaded world area.
CPU scales with players and entitiesOfficial
Official driver: high player or entity counts (NPCs, mobs). Hypixel does not publish a core count — monitor usage for your playstyle.
UDP/QUIC port 5520Official
Hytale uses QUIC over UDP. Forward UDP 5520 (or your custom --bind port). TCP is not required.
QUIC over UDP, not TCPOfficial
Configure firewall and port-forwarding for UDP only. TCP forwarding is not required. Carrier-grade NAT clients can still connect.
Stay on the current release patchlineOfficial
Downloader and /update default to the release patchline. Client and server must share the exact protocol version after each update. Pre-release is a separate channel (`-patchline pre-release`).
View distance ≤ 12 chunksOfficial
Hypixel recommends capping view distance at 12 chunks (384 blocks). Default 384 blocks is the main RAM driver.
Automatic backupsOfficial
Enable --backup. Default frequency is 30 minutes; keep backups off the live world disk when possible.
AOT cacheOfficial
Launch with -XX:AOTCache=HytaleServer.aot to skip JIT warmup.
NVMe storageberrybyte
berrybyte Hytale plans include NVMe for chunk I/O.

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