How Much RAM Does a Hytale Server Need?

Understanding RAM Requirements

RAM is one of the most critical factors in game server performance. Here's our analysis of what Hytale servers will likely need.

Baseline Requirements

Based on Hytale's engine and comparable games:

2GB RAM: Absolute minimum, suitable only for testing

4GB RAM: Small private servers (1-5 players, vanilla)

8GB RAM: Community servers (10-20 players, light mods)

16GB RAM: Large servers (20-50 players, heavy mods)

32GB+ RAM: Enterprise/network servers

Factors That Increase RAM Usage

Several factors can significantly increase your RAM requirements:

1. Player Count

Each additional player adds load. Budget roughly 200-300MB per concurrent player as a baseline.

2. Mods and Custom Content

Hytale's modding system is powerful but demanding:

Simple content packs: +500MB

Complex game modes: +1-2GB

Multiple heavy mods: +2-4GB

3. World Size

Larger worlds with more loaded chunks consume more RAM:

Standard world: Baseline

Extended exploration: +25-50%

Massive builds: +50-100%

Optimisation Tips

Use paper-thin view distances where acceptable

Limit entity counts with appropriate plugins

Schedule regular restarts to clear memory leaks

Monitor usage and upgrade proactively

Our Recommendation

For most community servers, we recommend starting with 8GB RAM and monitoring usage. It's easier to upgrade than to deal with performance issues from undersized servers.

Check our rankings for hosts that offer easy RAM upgrades without downtime.