How to reset the world on a Hytale server

Resetting the world on your Hytale server wipes the map back to a fresh generation. This removes builds, exploration, and anything stored in the world data.

WARNING: This cannot be undone unless you restore a backup. Take a backup first using our guide here: How to backup your Hytale Server.

1. Stop your server.

   Do not reset the world while it is running, or it can re-save old data and mess up the reset.

2. Open Files, then go to universe/worlds/.

   

   

3. Open the folder for the world you want to reset. Or if you don't care about the config / want to use the default one without any modifications, just delete the whole world folder, and start your server.

   Most servers use default, but yours may be named differently.

4. Delete the world data folders.

   Inside the world folder, delete:

   • chunks
   • resources (if present)

   

   NOTE: This is the part that actually resets the world. If you only edit config files, your existing world will stay as-is.

5. Start the server again.

   The server will generate a fresh world the next time it boots.

Resetting the wrong world? Your server’s active world is set in the main config.json (root of the server files). The default is usually:

"Defaults": {
  "World": "default",
  "GameMode": "Adventure"
}

If you have multiple world folders, make sure the World value matches the folder you’re wiping. For a full overview of where each setting lives, see: Modifying the settings of your Hytale server.