Changelog for Dogs Companion (Hytale)

Note

This change log includes the summarized changes. For the full changelog, please go to the GitHub History instead.

Note: Please always back up your world before updating to a new version!

1.7.0

• Migrated to Hytale 0.5.4 with updated APIs and systems.
• Added basic default natural spawn definitions.

1.6.0

• Fixed status effect bug where dogs would get stuck in a status effect state.
• Fixed missing state updates and conditions in state machine.
• Added search functionality, for searching for items and return them to the owner.
• Added loyalty defense system, where dogs will automatically defend their owner when attacked.
• Migrated to Hytale 0.5.2 with updated APIs and systems.

1.5.0

• Added basic dog whistle item to command dogs (attack target, recall, cancel attack).
• Added Action Wheel UI for dog interactions (follow, sit, sleep, play, wander, combat modes, rename, etc.).
• Added dog naming UI on taming success and rename via action wheel.
• Added mood particles for dogs based on their current state.
• Added NPC sensors for held items (food, whistle, empty hand) with context-sensitive interaction hints.
• Improved interaction system: owner actions now route through item-specific handlers.
• Simplified Gradle build setup, removed legacy config and task files.
• Improved existing dog textures.

1.4.0

• Migrated to Hytale 2026.03.26-89796e57b with updated APIs and systems. (Navigation and Pathfinding is currently broken !!!)

1.3.0

• Fixed animation bug with default mode.
• Updated server version, again, to fix mod warning.

1.2.1

• Fixed mod warning by using fixed ServerVersion.

1.2.0

• Added healing system: Dogs now heal when fed (cooked food heals 10 HP, raw food heals 5 HP).
• Increased dog max health from 20 to 60 HP.
• Added hurt animation when dogs take damage.
• Improved dog model hitbox and eye height for better interaction.
• Added camera pitch/yaw targeting for head movement.
• Enhanced animation system with proper speeds and blending.
• Added death animation, knockback resistance, and separation behavior.
• Improved pathfinding with climb height and jump mechanics.

1.1.0

• Fixed German Shepherd dog textures.
• Added Shiba Inu dog breed.
• Added memories category for dogs.
• Added additional dog actions and interactions.

1.0.0 ✨

• Initial release of Dogs Companion - Loyal Combat Companions for Hytale!