The max view radius determines the maximum number of chunks loaded around a player. A higher value means greater visibility, but also higher server load.
How to Change the Max View Radius via Command
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Open dashboard
Open the dashboard of your Hytale server. -
Enter the Command
Enter the following command in the console:maxviewradius 16The server applies the new value immediately and saves it to the
config.json. A restart is not required.
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
maxviewradius |
Show the current value |
maxviewradius <chunks> |
Set a new value (1 to 32) |
maxviewradius reset |
Reset to the default value of 32 |
How to Change the Max View Radius via Configuration
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Stop the Server
Stop your server via the dashboard. -
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:"MaxViewRadius": 16 -
Start the Server
Start your server for the changes to take effect.
Recommended Values
| Value | Description |
|---|---|
| 32 | Default and maximum - high server load |
| 16 | Good balance between visibility and performance |
| 12 | Recommended by Hytale for performance and gameplay (384 blocks) |
| 10 | Low - for servers with many players or limited RAM |