Blockbench Plugin
Blockbench Plugin
Blockbench is the officially supported tool for creating Hytale models, textures, and animations.
Why Blockbench?
Section titled “Why Blockbench?”Hytale chose to support Blockbench instead of building custom modeling tools because:
- Established workflows - Many modders already know Blockbench
- Community standard - Used across multiple voxel games
- Feature-rich - Professional-grade modeling capabilities
- Active development - Continuously improved by its community
Hytale Plugin
Section titled “Hytale Plugin”A dedicated Hytale plugin for Blockbench enables:
- Export to Hytale-compatible model format
- Proper texture mapping
- Animation export
- Preview in Hytale style
What You Can Create
Section titled “What You Can Create”| Asset Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Block Models | Custom block shapes and appearances |
| Item Models | Weapon, tool, and item visuals |
| Entity Models | NPCs, creatures, characters |
| Animations | Walk cycles, attacks, idle animations |
Getting Started
Section titled “Getting Started”- Download Blockbench
- Install the Hytale plugin (from Blockbench’s plugin menu)
- Create your model
- Export in Hytale format
- Reference in your pack
Resources
Section titled “Resources”- Start with simple models before attempting complex entities
- Use reference images from Hytale to match the art style
- Test models in-game frequently to catch issues early
- Check the community for shared templates and tutorials