DocumentationHow 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 ​
Stop the Server
Stop your server via the management panel.Open the Configuration File
Connect to your server via SFTP and open theconfig.jsonfile in the root directory.Adjust MaxViewRadius
Find theMaxViewRadiussetting and change the value:json"MaxViewRadius": 16"MaxViewRadius": 16Start the Server
Start your server for the changes to take effect.
Recommended Values ​
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 32 | Default - high server load |
| 16 | Recommended - good balance between visibility and performance |
| 10 | Low - 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.