Hytale Launches Bug Bounty Offering $25,000 for Serious Vulnerabilities

Hypixel has announced a bug bounty for Hytale that pays $25,000 for serious vulnerabilities, with some payouts able to exceed that amount; the program’s rules and restrictions are posted on the game’s official site.

Hytale launched in early access today under developer Hypixel. The studio warned the release is unfinished and that the game still has bugs. To help find and address serious issues, Hypixel announced a bug bounty program that starts at $25,000 for qualifying vulnerabilities. The developer said some payouts may go above that amount depending on severity. Key details: - Hypixel is offering $25,000 for serious vulnerabilities, with the possibility of larger payouts depending on severity. - The studio posted the full bug bounty rules and eligibility on Hytale’s official site. - Hypixel said it has already paid some bounties and is working on reported issues. - Only players aged 18 or older are eligible for bounty payments, and hunters must purchase their own copy of Hytale to participate. - The game entered early access after being reported as canceled by Riot Games six months earlier and was brought back under Hypixel leadership. - GameSpot reported that Hytale’s return involved Hypixel co-founder Simon Collins-Laflamme, and the game has attracted large Twitch viewership. Summary: The bug bounty program is intended to help identify and remediate security issues while Hytale is in early access. Hypixel has said it is processing reports and paying bounties as issues arise. Undetermined at this time.