NotEnoughRats adds colorful rat variants to Hytale. Different colored rats have a chance to replace default spawns, adding visual variety without increasing rat populations.
Make your Hytale world more colorful with NotEnoughRats, a mod that introduces various colored rat variants. These charming recolors replace default rat spawns, adding visual diversity to one of Hytale’s common creatures without disrupting game balance.
What Does This Mod Do?
NotEnoughRats adds multiple color variants to the standard rat creature. When rats spawn in your world, there is a chance they will appear as one of the new colored variants instead of the default appearance. This creates a more visually interesting world without affecting gameplay mechanics.
Key Features
Multiple Color Variants
Discover rats in various colors throughout your adventures:
- Different hues and patterns
- Natural-looking color variations
- Each playthrough feels unique
- Collectible variety for creature enthusiasts
Balanced Spawning
The mod is designed to maintain game balance:
- Colored rats replace default spawns
- Total rat population stays the same
- No increase in creature density
- Spawn rates remain unchanged
Visual-Only Changes
This is a purely cosmetic mod:
- Rat behavior is unchanged
- Stats and drops are identical
- No gameplay advantages
- Simply adds variety
Natural Integration
Colored rats fit naturally into Hytale’s world:
- Colors complement the game’s art style
- Variants appear randomly
- Creates organic world diversity
- Enhances exploration discovery
How It Works
- The mod intercepts rat spawn events
- A random check determines if the rat gets recolored
- If selected, a color variant replaces the default
- The rat spawns with its new appearance
- All other properties remain standard
Rat Variants
The mod introduces several color options that can appear when rats spawn. Each variant maintains the rat’s original design while adding unique coloring that fits Hytale’s aesthetic.
Common variants may include:
- Different fur colors
- Pattern variations
- Unique color combinations
The exact variants you encounter depend on random spawn selection.
Who Is This Mod For?
Ideal for:
- Players who enjoy visual variety
- Creature collectors and enthusiasts
- Those wanting a more diverse world
- Screenshot and content creators
- Anyone who loves rats
You might not need this if:
- You prefer completely vanilla creatures
- You want no changes to mob appearances
- You are avoiding any visual mods
Installation Tips
After installing, simply explore naturally. Colored rats will appear randomly:
- Check caves and underground areas
- Explore different biomes
- New spawns have a chance to be colored
- Existing rats are not affected
Compatibility
- Hytale Version: Early Access
- License: All Rights Reserved
- Conflicts: May conflict with other rat retexture mods
- Dependencies: None required
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I find all color variants in one world?
Yes, all variants can spawn in any world. Finding them all depends on encountering enough rat spawns.
Do the colors affect taming or interactions?
No, colored rats function identically to normal rats in all respects except appearance.
Will new variants be added?
The mod may receive updates with additional colors. Check the source page for announcements.
Do colored rats persist after I save and reload?
Yes, once a colored rat spawns, it keeps its color permanently in your world.