Performance tweaks

Introduction

The MaxViewRadius setting in Hytale controls how far players can see in chunks. Adjusting this value can have a significant impact on server performance, especially for servers with multiple players.

Reading time: 5 min

Prerequisites / Disclaimers

  • Access to the Game Panel

  • Permission to modify server files

  • Familiarity with JSON editing

Always back up your config.json before making changes. Incorrect JSON syntax can prevent the server from starting.

Purpose

This guide will show you how to safely change MaxViewRadius and related performance settings to improve server stability and optimize the player experience.

Procedure

1. Open File Manager

  1. Log in to your Game Panel

  2. Navigate to:

    Tools → File Manager

  3. Locate the file:

/home/container/config.json

2. Open config.json for Editing

  1. Open config.json in the editor

  2. Look for the setting:

"MaxViewRadius": 32

The default is usually 32 chunks. Higher values increase server load; lower values reduce load.

3. Change MaxViewRadius

Our testing has found 10 to be the sweet spot for player experience to server performance.

  1. Modify the value to a number suitable for your hardware. For example:

"MaxViewRadius": 10

Lowering MaxViewRadius improves TPS and reduces CPU load, especially during exploration or when many players are online.

5. Save and Apply Changes

  1. Save the edited config.json

  2. Restart your Hytale server

  3. Monitor server logs for any errors or warnings

Changes only take effect after a server restart.

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