亏麻了，这个研发10年的项目突然被叫停，工作室关闭解散

Core Points - Riot Games has made the difficult decision to cancel the development of the sandbox game "Hytale" and will gradually close Hypixel Studios in the coming months [1][5][20] - The founder of Hypixel Studios, Noxy, stated that after years of effort and exploration, the team realized they could not deliver "Hytale" in a way that fulfilled their promises to players [3][5] - The complexity of the project increased over time due to the team's technical ambitions, leading to a situation where the game was not progressing as needed despite a major engine overhaul [5][18] Company Overview - Hypixel Studios was founded by a group that initially operated a server group within "Minecraft" and later developed "Hytale" with funding from Riot Games [12][14] - The game was first announced in December 2018, receiving over 31 million views on its teaser trailer within a month, and was fully acquired by Riot Games in April 2020 [14][20] - The project faced multiple delays due to the evolving vision and increasing standards, with a significant engine redevelopment announced in July 2022 [18][20] Community Impact - The cancellation of "Hytale" has led to disappointment among players who viewed it as a potential successor to "Minecraft" [8][22] - Community reactions have been overwhelmingly negative, reflecting a sense of loss and frustration over the long wait for the game [9][22] - Despite the cancellation, there are indications that the IP may be considered for repurchase by the founder, Simon, and interest from independent game publishers [20][22]