Minecraft rival Hytale skips Steam at launch to dodge negative reviews, and its developer says it "might never need" Valve's store

Hytale says that Steam is a "great marketing tool" but not a "necessity" for its early access debut, opting for its own launcher instead.
Rock Paper Shotgun

Hytale won't be on Steam right away, as its devs want to avoid "overindexing on negative reviews" from players who "aren't as well-informed yet"

Hytale's developers don't plan to release it on Steam right out of the gate, as they're keen to avoid "overindexing on ...

Hypixel Studios releases the PC system requirements for its Minecraft-lookalike Hytale, and it's the most comprehensive breakdown I've seen in a long time

You can check them out for yourself via Hypixel Studio's news post on the matter. Let's start with the good stuff to begin ...
The Escapist

As Hytale early access draws near, gamers worry it may be too rushed

Hytale's early access is coming soon, despite developers just getting their IP back from Riot Games. Some wonder if this is ...