Hytalor

Hytalor is an asset patching framework designed to improve mod compatibility in Hytale by enabling multiple mods to modify the same game assets without conflicts.

Important: This mod does nothing on its own. It is a library that other mods depend on for their functionality.

The Problem It Solves

When multiple mods try to change the same game file (like a weather configuration or item definition), they typically overwrite each other. The last mod loaded wins, and the others lose their changes.

Hytalor solves this by allowing mods to define small patches instead of complete file replacements. These patches are merged together at runtime, so all modifications coexist.

How It Works

Instead of overwriting entire JSON files, mods using Hytalor define patch files that specify only the changes they need. Hytalor combines all patches for a given asset into the final result when the game loads.

Features

• Multiple mods can modify the same base game asset
• Patches are combined at runtime
• Supports full hot-reload functionality
• Lightweight and unobtrusive

Patch JSON Format

Each patch file targets a single base asset:

{
  "BaseAssetPath": "Weathers/Zone1/Zone1_Sunny",
  "Stars": "Sky/Void.png",
  "Clouds": [
    {
      "_index": 2,
      "Colors": [
        {
          "_index": 2,
          "Color": "#FF0000e6"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

For Players

If a mod you want to use requires Hytalor:

1. Download Hytalor
2. Place it in your Hytale mods folder
3. Enable it in your world settings
4. Install and enable the mods that depend on it

For Developers

Hytalor enables you to create mods that play nicely with others. Instead of shipping complete asset overrides, you can ship targeted patches that modify only what your mod needs.

More information and detailed guides are available on the GitHub repository.

Installation

1. Download the mod file
2. Place it in your Hytale mods folder
3. Enable the mod in your world settings
4. Install any mods that depend on Hytalor

Hytalor is essential infrastructure for a healthy modding ecosystem where multiple content mods can work together without stepping on each other.