TL;DR
- HYTOPIA user base explodes: DAU grows from 2,000 to 40,000+, MAU from 30,000 to 500,000 in three months.
- Its 85% revenue share for creators is a major draw versus Roblox’s 25%.
- Attracts veteran game studios like Retro Shrimp, porting successful titles from Roblox.
HYTOPIA closes the year with sharp growth in activity and a clear signal to developers: 85% revenue share versus 25% on Roblox. Over three months, daily active users jump from 2,000 to 40,000+, and monthly active users climb from 30,000 to 500,000, according to data shared by ArkDev, the platform’s co-founder.
Mobile usage also expands: mobile MAU surge from 6,000 to 400,000. Total minutes played rise from 2 million to 19 million, with daily minutes above 700,000. On December 23, the HYBUX network reports 39,000 concurrent active players.
Here's the last 3 months of @hytopia's growth 🚀🚀
– 2k to 40k DAU: +1,900%
– 30k to 500k MAU: +1,566%
– 6k to 400k mobile MAU: +6,566%
– 30k to 700k+ daily minutes played: +2,233%
– 2M to 19M total minutes played: +850%
– 386k to 4.5M total games played: +1,065%)— ArkDev | HYTOPIA (@iamarkdev) December 27, 2025
The adoption curve shows in longer sessions and a jump in total games played, which advance from 386,000 to 4.5 million. The data signals retention and higher frequency across the catalog, not just an influx of new accounts.
Revenue model and catalog pull in veteran studios
The 85% creator split improves project unit economics for free-to-play and in-game monetization. HYTOPIA adds tools that lower onboarding and publishing friction, which cuts startup costs and shortens iteration cycles.
Retro Shrimp, a long-time Roblox developer, builds Hyper Ball Arena for HYTOPIA. The team delivered mass-market hits such as Skate Park, DOG, and Ronald, which amassed hundreds of millions of plays on Roblox; the group now ports that know-how to a venue with a superior payout.
Momentum aligns with fresh releases and tooling upgrades
In November, HYTOPIA reports roughly 412,000 unique players, four times October’s count, supported by the desktop World Editor, SDK upgrades, and new experiences. The mobile app surpasses 500,000 downloads in the same window, which widens the reachable base for live events and casual leagues.
HYTOPIA originates from the NFT Worlds transition after Minecraft banned blockchain-based servers in 2022. The team chose a proprietary engine and independent distribution, with no reliance on Microsoft.
A Rust core prioritizes high-performance networking, cross-platform deployment, and integrated Web3 rails. The creator dashboard and SDK enable launches on browser, mobile, and desktop, plus a no-code development loop assisted by AI.
On the liquidity side, the HYBUX anchor supports incentives and payments inside the marketplace. The 85% revenue signal raises creator ROI, which stimulates a pipeline of minigames, competitive modes, and season passes. For players, a broader library expands variety and cuts idle time between sessions.
December’s numbers confirm traction: DAU up +1,900%, MAU up +1,566%, and daily minutes up +2,233% in three months. The mix of high revenue share, proprietary technology, and an active studio pipeline sustains the trend.
