With Hytale being one of the most anticipated sandbox RPG games in development, many players and community owners are already planning their future servers. One of the most common questions we hear is:
“How much RAM will a Hytale server need?”
Since Hytale hasn’t officially launched yet, exact server requirements aren’t publicly finalized. That’s why we created the Hytale RAM Calculator. A simple tool designed to give you an estimate of what your future server setup might require based on common performance factors seen in moddable sandbox games.
Why RAM Matters For Hytale Servers
RAM (memory) plays a major role in how smoothly a game server runs. It affects:
- How many world areas can stay loaded
- How many players can be active at once
- How smoothly mods and scripts can run
- Overall server stability during peak activity
If a server runs out of available RAM, players may experience lag, delayed actions, or even crashes. That’s why choosing the right amount of memory is just as important as picking a good CPU or fast storage.
Why Exact RAM Requirements Aren’t Known Yet
Because Hytale is still in development, there are several unknowns that directly affect memory usage, such as:
- How the official server software manages world loading
- How heavy mods and custom game modes will be
- How entity systems and scripting behave at scale
- How much optimization is done before launch
All of these factors can change before release and even after, as updates and mods evolve. That means any RAM numbers today are best-estimate projections, not fixed requirements.
How The Hytale RAM Calculator Works
At Pine Hosting we fully understand modding is a huge part of what makes the Hytale community special. Different mods can change server behavior dramatically, and that can affect memory needs in ways a “one-size-fits-all” recommendation can’t capture.
That’s why, as an official Hytale server hosting provider, we focus on giving you clear transparency (both through our server options and this RAM calculator) so you can confidently plan resources and build your server however you want, whether that’s a lightweight vanilla world or a heavily customized modded experience.
Our calculator estimates memory usage based on three main inputs that typically impact sandbox game servers:
🗺️ Map Size
Larger worlds usually require more memory to manage terrain, structures, and loaded regions.
🧩 Plugins / Mods
Custom systems like minigames, RPG mechanics, economy features, or scripted events all add extra memory overhead.
👥 Player Count
More players mean more active entities, inventories, interactions, and simultaneous world simulation.
By combining these factors, the calculator provides a recommended RAM range that you can use as a planning baseline.
Again, the results are illustrative, but they’re based on real-world server behavior seen across similar moddable multiplayer games.
How Much RAM Should You Actually Start With?
Since official Hytale server requirements aren’t available yet, the values below are estimated starting points based on how similar moddable sandbox servers typically scale with players, world size, and custom content.
These are not hard limits. They’re meant to help you choose a safe baseline that you can scale up from later.
Recommended Starting RAM for Hytale Servers (Estimates)
| Server Type | Players | Mods / Plugins | World Size | Recommended RAM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Private Server | 2–5 | 4–6 | 10 GB | 4 GB |
| Friends / Coop World | 5–10 | 6–10 | 16 GB | 6 GB |
| Small Community Server | 10–20 | 10–20 | 20 GB | 6 GB |
| Growing Public Server | 20–40 | 20–40 | 26 GB | 8 GB |
| Modded Community Server | 40–60 | 40–60 | 30 GB | 10 GB |
| Modded Community Server (Large World) | 40–60 | 40–60 | 40 GB | 12 GB |
| Large Public Server / Network | 60+ | 60+ | 40 GB+ | 16+ GB |
Mods Can Affect RAM Usage Very Differently
Choosing a plan when making a modded Hytale server is important as not all mods and plugins have the same impact on memory usage. Some may only add small gameplay tweaks, while others introduce entirely new systems that require much more server-side processing and stored data.
For example:
- Light mods might add simple mechanics, UI changes, or quality-of-life features with minimal memory impact.
- Medium mods may introduce new items, crafting systems, NPC behavior, or progression systems that increase RAM usage steadily.
- Heavy mods such as large RPG frameworks, custom mobs, minigames, or scripted world events can significantly increase memory usage and often benefit from extra RAM headroom.
Mods can also affect how much of the world stays active at once. Systems that keep areas loaded, spawn persistent entities, or track player data globally will naturally consume more memory than simple local changes.
Because of this, two servers with the same player count and map size can have very different RAM requirements depending on what mods are installed and how they’re configured.
💡 If you plan to run heavier mods or custom game modes, it’s recommended to start with more RAM than the table suggests and scale based on real usage once your server is live.
RAM Is Important — But It’s Not the Only Factor
While RAM is critical, overall performance also depends on:
- CPU speed and single-core performance
- SSD storage for world data
- Network quality and latency
- Server configuration and optimization
A balanced setup is always better than simply adding more memory. That’s why server hosting isn’t just about raw specs, it’s about having the right hardware and tuning for the game.
Planning Ahead For Hytale Server Hosting
Even though Hytale isn’t out yet, many communities are already preparing for launch. Knowing roughly how much RAM you may need helps with:
- Budget planning
- Choosing the right hosting plan
- Avoiding underpowered setups at launch
- Scaling smoothly as your player base grows
The Hytale RAM Calculator is meant to make that planning easier, so you can focus on building your community instead of worrying about hardware limits.
Reliable Hytale Server Hosting With Pine Hosting: An Official Hytale Server Host
Pine Hosting is proud to be an official Hytale server host, working directly with the Hytale team to ensure our infrastructure and systems are ready to support Hytale servers when the game launches. That means optimized infrastructure, up-to-date server software, and hosting plans designed specifically with Hytale’s future requirements in mind.
Being an official partner means our hosting platform is built with Hytale in mind, including:
- Server environments prepared for the official Hytale server software
- Hardware and configurations aligned with expected performance needs
- Ongoing compatibility with updates and future server features
- Hosting plans designed specifically for Hytale communities
This partnership allows us to stay aligned with Hytale’s technical requirements as they evolve, so server owners can launch and scale their servers with confidence once the game becomes available.
If you’re planning to run a Hytale server at launch or shortly after, choosing an officially approved hosting partner helps ensure you’re starting on infrastructure that’s been vetted and prepared for the game from day one.
