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How to Change the Max View Radius on a Hytale Server ​

The view radius determines how many chunks are loaded around a player. A higher value means greater visibility, but also higher server load.

Note

Stop your server before making changes to configuration files, otherwise they will be overwritten by the server.

How to Change the Max View Radius ​

  1. Stop the Server
    Stop your server via the management panel.

  2. Open the Configuration File
    Connect to your server via SFTP and open the config.json file in the root directory.

  3. Adjust MaxViewRadius
    Find the MaxViewRadius setting and change the value:

    json
    "MaxViewRadius": 16
    "MaxViewRadius": 16
  4. Start the Server
    Start your server for the changes to take effect.

ValueDescription
32Default - high server load
16Recommended - good balance between visibility and performance
10Low - for servers with many players or limited RAM

Warning

A view radius that is too low can negatively affect the player experience, as players will see their surroundings late. A value below 10 is not recommended.