Hytale Offers Players Major Rewards for Discovered Vulnerabilities. PC owners of Hytale can now earn over €20,000 for identifying and properly reporting vulnerabilities. Hypixel Studios is launching a program that makes players part of the game’s security system.
In the video game industry, early access has long become a common practice, allowing developers not only to gather feedback but also to identify critical bugs before a full release. However, not every project is as generous in rewarding players for discovered vulnerabilities as Hypixel Studios. Their game Hytale, inspired by Minecraft, is already available on PC in early access mode, and now the developers are officially inviting players to join their vulnerability hunting program, offering substantial cash rewards in return.
Program Overview
Hypixel Studios has announced the launch of the Hypixel Studios Bug Bounty Program—an initiative aimed at identifying and resolving vulnerabilities that could threaten the security of the game or its users. Under the program, any player who discovers a serious bug or system breach may be eligible for a payout exceeding $25,000 (over €21,000). As Talent24h notes, such sums make participation not only interesting but also quite profitable for attentive testers.
How the Program Works
As part of the Hypixel Studios Bug Bounty Program, players are encouraged to independently search for vulnerabilities that could impact Hytale's security. To participate, you need to submit a detailed report about the identified issue to security@hytale.com. It is important not only to describe the bug as clearly as possible but also to make sure it actually meets the program's criteria. The official Hypixel Studios website provides all the details, including a list of eligible and excluded issues.
Among the mandatory conditions are: using only your own account for testing, a ban on publishing information about discovered vulnerabilities before they are fixed, and an obligation to act in good faith. In addition, only adult participants can receive a reward, and if several people discover the same bug, the prize goes to the one who first submitted a valid report.
Participant requirements
Hypixel Studios emphasizes that the program is not intended for chaotic hacking or disrupting gameplay. All actions must be transparent and safe for other users. The report must not only explain the issue, but also provide evidence that the error truly exists and can be reproduced. The company has already paid out the first rewards and continues to work on fixing identified vulnerabilities.
A payout is not guaranteed automatically: each report is checked for compliance with the program's rules. Therefore, before submitting a message, it is recommended to carefully study the participation conditions to avoid misunderstandings and not waste time.
Opportunities for players
At the moment, the program is only available for the PC version of Hytale. This means that users of this platform can directly influence the project’s security and receive a substantial financial reward for doing so. If a potentially dangerous bug is discovered during gameplay or testing, simply send a detailed description to security@hytale.com, following all program requirements.
This approach not only increases the security level of Hytale, but also engages the community in the project’s development. For players, it's a chance not only to become part of the team, but also to receive real rewards for attentiveness and technical ingenuity.
