Simon Collins-Laflamme, the creator of Hytale, has placed a $15,000 bounty on the game’s upcoming Gobliterator boss fight for any streamer capable of defeating the encounter under extreme self-imposed constraints.
The bounty arrives ahead of Hytale’s Chapter 1 launch on October 12, 2026, which introduces the title’s first handcrafted dungeon, a multi-phase boss encounter, and expanded RPG mechanics. To claim the reward, players must complete the fight solo on Hard Mode while playing within a Hardcore Mode save file. The attempt prohibits the use of armor, health potions, glitches, or Creative Mode shortcuts. Competitors are permitted to equip iron weapons available through standard Exploration Mode progression, but the run must be built legitimately from the ground up without external help.
To ensure authenticity and rule compliance, every attempt must be streamed live with a public Video on Demand (VOD) preserved for post-fight verification. Collins-Laflamme confirmed that a full breakdown of the official challenge guidelines will be released prior to the October 12 release date. The announcement reinforces Hypixel Studios’ emphasis on high-skill PvE content as the game transitions into its major post-launch expansion phase.
For high-level players, the challenge offers both a substantial financial incentive and an early test of Hytale’s revamped combat systems. As the community awaits the full rule set, streamers are already preparing strategies to navigate the Gobliterator’s mechanics without the safety net of defensive gear or restorative items.
