How to Reserve Your Hytale Username: Complete Guide for 2025

With Hytale early access launching on January 13, 2026, securing your perfect username has never been more important. Unlike other games, Hytale usernames are completely unique—there can only be one "Shadow," one "Knight," or one "Phoenix" in the entire game. This guide walks you through everything you need to know about reserving your identity before launch day.

Why Username Reservation Matters

Hytale's username system works differently from games like Discord or Minecraft. Every username is one-of-a-kind across the entire platform. Once someone claims "Dragon" or "Wolf," nobody else can ever use that exact name. With millions of players expected to join, popular names are disappearing fast.

The good news? Hypixel Studios created a fair reservation system that rewards early supporters while giving everyone a chance to secure their preferred name.

Two Ways to Reserve Your Username

Method 1: Token-Based Reservation (Newsletter Subscribers)

If you signed up for the Hytale beta or Hytale/Hypixel newsletters before December 9, 2025, you should have received a special reservation token via email. These tokens started rolling out on December 8th and allowed early supporters to reserve their username before pre-orders opened.

To use your token:

1. Log into your Hytale account at accounts.hytale.com
2. Click "Usernames" in the left sidebar
3. Select "Reserve Username"
4. Enter your desired username
5. Paste your token into the designated field
6. Click "Reserve Username" to complete the process

Your reservation holds the name temporarily until you purchase the game. Once you pre-order Hytale, you can assign that reserved username to your game profile, making it permanently yours.

Method 2: Pre-Order Reservation (Everyone Else)

If you didn't receive a token, you can still claim your username by pre-ordering Hytale through the official store at store.hytale.com. Pre-orders opened on December 13, 2025, and purchasing any edition of the game allows you to set your username immediately.

After purchasing:

1. Log into your Hytale account
2. Navigate to Game Profiles
3. Click "Change Username" next to your temporary name
4. Enter your desired username or select a previously reserved name
5. Confirm to lock it permanently to your profile

Username Rules and Requirements

Before choosing your name, keep these guidelines in mind:

Your username must be between 3 and 16 characters long and can only contain letters, numbers, and underscores. Names are case-insensitive during reservation, meaning "HYTALE" and "hytale" are considered the same. You can adjust the capitalisation later after purchasing a game licence.

Hypixel Studios has the right to revoke usernames that violate their Terms of Service. Avoid profanity, inappropriate terms, or attempts to impersonate others. The team has also made clear they will reclaim names from anyone squatting on usernames for the purpose of reselling, trading, ransom, or maliciously blocking others.

Important Things to Know

Once you set your username after pre-ordering, you can only change it once every 30 days. However, adjusting capitalisation (like changing "hytale" to "Hytale") doesn't trigger this cooldown and can be done anytime.

If you reserved a name using a token, remember that it isn't officially yours until you manually apply it to a game profile after pre-ordering. The reservation simply holds the name for you during the pre-order window.

What Names Are Still Available?

While popular short names and common words went quickly, plenty of great options remain. Creative combinations, unique spellings, and less common words still offer opportunities for distinctive usernames. If your first choice is taken, experiment with variations that still capture your intended identity.

Hytale Pricing and Editions

For those ready to secure their username through pre-order, Hytale offers three editions:

The Standard Edition costs $19.99 USD and includes full game access plus the Savanna Scout cosmetic set. The Supporter Edition at $34.99 USD adds cosmetic extras like capes, hats, and Explorer Goggles. The Cursebreaker Founders Pack at $69.99 USD provides additional visual items including the Voidbearer Set, though none of these premium tiers offer gameplay advantages.

All editions grant access to early access on launch day. The affordable pricing reflects Hypixel Studios' commitment to accessibility—as founder Simon Collins-Laflamme explained, charging more didn't feel right given the game's early state.

Getting Ready for January 13th

With your username secured, you're ready for Hytale's early access launch. The game will be available on Windows PC through both the official Hytale launcher and Steam, with Mac and Linux support planned for Q1 2026.

Remember that early access means the game is still in development. Hypixel Studios has been transparent about expecting bugs and rough edges, but they've also committed to rapid updates and improvements throughout the early access period.

Don't wait to claim your identity in Orbis. Whether you're a long-time follower who received a token or a new player pre-ordering today, securing your username now guarantees you'll be ready to explore, build, and adventure under the name you want when Hytale launches next month.