Switching the Gamemode on Your Hytale Server

Hytale ships with a generous set of world toggles, so tailoring how your server plays is straightforward. Whether you are building a creative sandbox or kicking off an adventure run with friends, the gamemode swap takes seconds once you know the command.

In-Game Command Method

Editing a config file works, but the fastest route is the in-game chat. You will need admin privileges on the server before you start. Once that is sorted:

• Launch Hytale and connect to your server using an account that has admin permissions.
• Open the chat window and run `/world settings gamemode set [mode]`. The active options today are Adventure and Creative.

• A confirmation message appears in chat when the change goes through.

After flipping modes, run `/world save --all --confirm`. This commits the change to disk, so a restart will not quietly revert your selection. The risk of data loss is small, but the extra command costs nothing.

Editing the Config File

If you prefer poking around the filesystem, the gamemode also lives inside the world's `config.json`. From your HolyHosting control panel, open the file manager and browse to:

`universe / worlds / [world name] / config.json`

That said, manual edits are the riskier path. The command pipeline validates input before applying it, while a typo in the JSON file can break the world load on next boot. Use it if you must, but commands stay the safer bet.

Wrap-Up

Hytale makes gamemode switches almost trivial once admin rights are in place. Whether you are catering to builders, adventurers, or a one-off event night, the world settings command applies the change instantly and keeps it tied to the world's own config. Save after the swap and you can drop straight back in with the new ruleset active.