The Hytale Model Maker is a browser and app-based toolkit for animation, texturing and modeling.

Hytale Model Maker gives content creators the power to create new game assets without having to go and learn high-end 3D software. It was important to us to provide tools that were powerful but presented a low barrier to entry. If you decide that you want to start making things for Hytale, we plan to provide you with everything you need in order to do so. From model creation to texturing and animation, it’s all presented on one screen.

Users are able to quickly access and edit existing Hytale assets or build their own creations from scratch. When that's done, the export process is easy and allows you to immediately see your work reflected in the game. "What you build will fit right into the game" Élisée says. "It's not like we're working with an external 3D building tool and we have lots of constraints on what can be imported and exported. We just provide exactly what you need."

Hytale Model Maker's modeling system uses cuboids and flat planes. This allows for more sophisticated designs than are possible with blocks while ensuring that model making remains accessible and maintains a consistent visual style.

"It's really easy to get started with because it's only boxes, basically" Élisée says. "You only need to be able to create some boxes and resize them."

Design

The base modeling system uses cuboids and flat planes which allows for more complex designs than just using plain blocks. Models can be created by resizing these cubes and planes. All textures in Hytale have been created using these. 2D designs are rotated to create a varied final texture.

Texturing

The textures of models can be created in the Hytale Model Maker, and supports gradient mapping.

Animation

Once a base texture is created, the static object can then be exported and animated.

Accessories

Once a character is exported, it can then be previewed with a variety of accessories on.