Hytale’s Pokémon Mod Tease Ignites Modding Frenzy. But Remember When Nintendo Got Pixelmon Shut Down?
PokéFind teases a Pokémon mod for Hytale with footage of Charizard, Blastoise, and Gyarados roaming the game’s biomes, blending creature collection into the sandbox RPG one week after its Early Access launch.
Here’s the TL;DR...
PokéFind’s mod in early stages: Team behind an 8-year vanilla Minecraft Pokémon server ports assets to Hytale, showing Kanto evolutions in action.
Server plans ahead: Survival mode mixes Hytale exploration with Pokémon catching; separate MMO mode adds stories and custom worlds.
Modding boom confirmed: Hytale’s tools enable quick creations post-January 13 launch, but Pokémon IP draws scrutiny.
TPC history matters: 2017 Pixelmon takedown by The Pokémon Company halted a top Minecraft mod amid rising popularity.
PokéFind Delivers First Look at Pokémon in Hytale Worlds
The 13-second clip captures Squirtle, Wartortle, and Blastoise alongside Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard, plus Gyarados.
These blocky models march across grassy plains under a clear sky, casting shadows on reddish dirt.
Hytale’s UI overlays the scene—inventory slots, creative tools, and a mini-map—hinting at seamless integration.
Hytale Hits Early Access Milestone with Mod-Friendly Design
Hytale entered Early Access on January 13, 2026, after revival from Riot’s 2025 cancellation.
Founder Simon Collins-Laflamme secured funding for two more years, fueling quick patches like January 17’s dinosaur additions.
Built-in mod tools let creators drop assets fast; CurseForge lists dozens already, from inventory tweaks to dungeons.
PokéFind leverages this, adapting years of Minecraft work.
Pixelmon’s 2017 Shutdown Defined Minecraft Pokémon Mods
Pixelmon blended Pokémon catching and battles into Minecraft, peaking with millions of downloads.
The Pokémon Company requested its end in July 2017, citing IP concerns; developers complied, halting updates.
Cobblemon emerged as an open-source successor, thriving without direct assets.
Does The Pokémon Company Target Mods Like This One?
TPC enforces strict IP control, issuing DMCA takedowns on fan games like Pokémon Uranium and sites hosting them.
Mods compete with official titles, drawing cease-and-desists even for non-commercial projects.
PokéFind’s mod, though early, mirrors Pixelmon’s trajectory—fan excitement could prompt action.
PokéFind Outlines Ambitious Hytale Pokémon Servers
Replies confirm dual servers: one fuses Hytale survival with Pokémon mechanics.
A Pokémon-focused MMO promises narratives and builds, building on their Minecraft legacy.
No CurseForge page yet; it’s production-bound with “big updates coming.”
Hytale Modding Thrives Amid Pokémon Buzz
Top mods enhance basics—Lucky Mining boosts ores, Violet’s Furnishings adds decor.
PokéFind’s tease went viral, amassing thousands of views and replies hyping potential.
Fans eye it as Cobblemon’s Hytale rival.
Will TPC Lawyers Catch This Mod Before Full Release?
No word from TPC as of January 21, 2026.
Past patterns suggest monitoring; Pixelmon folded at similar hype.
PokéFind’s vanilla roots might help, but direct models raise flags.
Hytale’s momentum—62 million trailer views—amplifies risks.
PokéFind’s Pokémon mod spotlights Hytale’s modding strengths while reviving Minecraft nostalgia, but The Pokémon Company’s track record tempers excitement. If it survives scrutiny, expect packed servers blending sandbox freedom with creature hunts; otherwise, it joins Pixelmon as a what-if. Either way, Hytale’s community proves mods drive its future.
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Article Compiled and Edited by Derek Gibbs on January 21, 2026 for Clownfish TV D/REZZED.
The PokéFind team bringing 8 years of Minecraft experience to Hytale is exciting. Those blocky Charizard and Blastoise models already look increadible in the screenshots. Really hoping Nintendo doesn't go after this one like they did with Pixelmon back in 2017. The modding comunity deserves a chance to build something special here!