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The biggest performance setting on a Hytale server is view distance. Hytale recommends a maximum of 12 chunks (384 blocks) for performance and gameplay, because memory use grows mainly with the loaded world area. On FREAKHOSTING, open Game settings, choose the Light on memory preset (12 chunks) or lower View distance yourself, click Review and save and restart. CPU load grows with players, NPCs and mobs.

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What uses CPU and RAM on a Hytale server?

Hytale’s server needs at least 4 GB of memory. Hytale’s 12 chunks are about 24 Minecraft chunks, so a Hytale world uses more RAM at the same setting number than you may expect.

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How to lower the view distance

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Open Game settings

Open your server in the Game Panel and click Game settings under GAME SETTINGS.
2

Choose Light on memory

Click Presets and choose Light on memory (“A view distance of 12 chunks”). Or set View distance in the Server section yourself. The page’s default is 32 chunks.
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Review and save

Click Review and save, then Save changes.
4

Restart

Click Restart now.
Tune it to how many players you expect, and check Statistics after each change.

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How to see if your Hytale server is overloaded

Open Statistics. It shows CPU and memory over the last hour, day, week or month. If memory stays near your limit and CPU climbs at the same time, the server is short of memory: lower the view distance first. See server statistics. Alerts can warn you when this happens.

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Other ways to reduce lag

  • Restart regularly. A nightly schedule restart clears memory and picks up updates.
  • Limit NPCs. In a world’s config.json, IsSpawningNPC controls natural NPC spawning. See world settings.
  • Use PerformanceSaver. The official manual lists this plugin, which limits view distance dynamically. See install mods.
  • Remove mods you don’t use. Each mod adds load.

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How do I give my Hytale server more RAM?

Your server uses the memory in your plan. To get more, open a ticket and we help you move to a plan with more RAM. You don’t need to set Java memory flags yourself.

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Frequently asked questions

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What is the best view distance for a Hytale server?

12 chunks or less. That is Hytale’s own recommendation for performance and gameplay.

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Why does my Hytale server use so much RAM right after start?

Hytale loads the world around each player. A high view distance means more loaded chunks and more memory.

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Does lowering view distance affect gameplay?

Players see less far. At 12 chunks they still see 384 blocks.

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Can I pre-generate my world to reduce lag?

Hytale has no built-in pre-generation setting in the panel. Lower the view distance instead.

Hytale server guide

Every Hytale page in one place.

Server settings explained

Every Game settings option.

Install mods

Add PerformanceSaver.

World settings

NPC spawning per world.

Server statistics

CPU and memory over time.
Checked against the official Hytale Server Manual on 3 November 2026; panel steps tested on our Game Panel on 3 November 2026 (Hytale server, Game settings and Startup pages). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.

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Last Updated: November 2026