Lag and low FPS in Hytale are usually caused by incorrect video settings. Adjusting these settings properly can significantly improve performance, especially on mid-range or low-end PCs.
Optimize Hytale Video Settings for Better FPS
The first thing you should change is the video settings, as they are the most common cause of lag.
Disable VSync and Unlock FPS
- Turn VSync OFF
- Set FPS to Unlimited
This allows your system to render frames without artificial limits.
Lower the Graphics Preset
- Find Graphics Preset
- Set it to Low if you are experiencing lag
High or Epic presets put heavy strain on your GPU, which directly causes frame drops and stuttering. Lowering this setting gives the biggest FPS boost.
Reduce View Distance
View distance works similarly to render distance in Minecraft.
- Lower the View Distance
- High values dramatically increase GPU and CPU load
Reducing this will immediately improve performance.
Lower Render Scale
- Reduce the Render Scale
- Higher render scales force the game to render at higher internal resolutions, which kills FPS
Adjust World and Visual Effects
Scroll down and apply the following settings:
- World Detail → Low or Lowest
- Shadow Quality → Low
- Particle Quality → Low
- Shading Quality → Low
- Bloom → Off or Low
- Depth Buffer Precision → Low
If your system is struggling, setting all visual options to Low is the most reliable way to stabilize FPS.
Final Notes
Yes, lowering graphics means sacrificing visual quality—but that’s the tradeoff when running newer games smoothly. Performance always comes first. Once the game runs well, you can gradually increase settings to find the best balance.
Optional: Dedicated Server Solution
If you’re also experiencing multiplayer lag, consider using a dedicated server.
Simple Game Hosting offers:
- Affordable, high-quality Hytale server hosting
- 24/7 unlimited slot servers
- Beginner-friendly setup with tutorials
- 24/7 live support from Hytale server experts
A dedicated server can eliminate many multiplayer performance issues caused by hosting locally.
