News Summary
AIServer Discovery
Server discovery is a new in-game feature that allows players to browse community-run Hytale servers directly from the game, making it easier to find and join community servers. This feature is designed to provide a one-stop place for players to explore community-made experiences.
- Server Discovery Features
- Server listings with essential information such as server name, description, and type
- Search and filter options by server name, description, type, audience, and region
- Server profiles with detailed information about the server and its community
- Server Listing Process
- Server operators can create, edit, verify, and submit their server profiles ahead of the in-game browser launch
- Operators can describe their server with a name and description, pick a server type, set an audience tag, and pick the regions they serve
- Domain verification via a TXT record is required to ensure the listing is genuine
Getting Started with Server Listing
Server operators can start listing their servers by signing in to the Account Manager, opening the Server Profiles page, and clicking Create server. They can then fill in their server's details and submit it for review.
- Server Profile Details
- Server name and description
- Server type (e.g. Survival, Adventure/RPG, Creative, PvP, Minigames, Roleplay, Social, Sandbox, or Other)
- Audience tag (e.g. Everyone, Teen, or Mature)
- Regions served (across NA, South America, EU, the Middle East, Asia, and Oceania)
- Domain verification via a TXT record
Future Development
The first version of server discovery is deliberately light, with the goal of providing a foundation for future development. The team aims to build upon this foundation to create a richer and more comprehensive server discovery experience, with features such as richer listings, better browsing tools, and deeper customization.