August 13th, 2026
game update
hide and seek
An update for Hide and Seek is deploying to all regions. This balancing patch includes various bug fixes and balancing changes.
Balancing Changes
Nearby Seeker XP
Increased the radius for which XP is awarded
Increased the rate at which XP is awarded
Increased the amount of XP awarded when a seeker is very close (1XP → 2XP)
Change Block Taunt
The Change Block taunt now appears only once, at taunt level 10
Increased Change Block taunt XP (15XP → 20XP)
The Change Block taunt now only changes you into selectable map blocks, not special blocks
Energy Zapper Taunt
Increased the Energy Zapper’s area of effect and improved particles/messaging
Other Changes
Reduced ‘Adrenaline Rush’ speed boost (Speed 2 → Speed 1)
Added a description to the Choose Block menu showing the name of the map
Once you reach level 10, a random selection of taunts will be chosen, instead of repeating the last taunt
All taunts have had their active runtimes shortened, so it takes less time to complete a taunt
Previously, you’d have to wait 1 second (or longer) after a taunt finishes to get the XP. This has been reduced to 0.5 seconds for all taunts, and significantly reduced for emote and sound taunts.
Bug Fixes
Fixed a bug where seekers who hadn’t spawned in could give nearby seeker XP
Fixed a bug which caused the special block unlock category to be visible when viewing the locker in the microhub
Fixed a bug where progress for the ‘Caught Red Handed’ and ‘Glow Up’ challenges wasn’t counted
Fixed a bug that caused the taunt cooldown timer in the UI to not match chat notifications
Fixed a bug where certain kill sounds played at the wrong location
Fixed a bug where some taunt sounds played at the wrong location
Thank you to everybody who has reported bugs and left feedback; it has been incredibly helpful!
If you’d still like to give your thoughts, be sure to fill in the dedicated feedback form!
August 7th, 2026
game update
hide and seek
The Mischief update is here, and it brings a brand-new microhub, challenges, new features, quality-of-life changes, and a whole load of epic new cosmetics to unlock!
This is the technical changelog for this update; be sure to also check out the blog post!
New Features
Overhauled the Taunt Menu:
Each time a taunt is used, your taunt level increases, enabling you to use riskier taunts, which award more XP
Added new taunts:
Sounds: A new category of taunts that play various sounds at your location
Wind Charge: Knocks nearby seekers away
Energy Zapper: Saps energy from nearby seekers
Firework: Launches a firework at your location
Lightning: Summons a lightning strike at your location
Change Block: Switches your chosen block type
Added Map Variants:
A number of maps now have variants, which include small map tweaks and sometimes a different selection of playable blocks
Changes
Added the Hide and Seek Microhub
Added the Challenge Board and Challenge Merchant: Complete unique objectives that reward Challenge Medals, which can be exchanged for exclusive cosmetics
Added 25 new levels (76-100), each with new unlocks to collect
Added a UI indicator for taunt cooldown
Modernised block selection and taunt menus
Added automatic removal of AFK seekers
Added a notification and sound when one hider remains
Added 15-second spawn protection for seekers
Added new hider spawn locations on each map
Added a hologram showing where and when the first seeker will spawn
Added a speed boost for seekers during the final 30 seconds of the game
Added bonus XP when a seeker is nearby
Removed hider survival XP
Unlocks
Added unlockable blocks (available at the challenge merchant)
Added seeker cape unlock category
As always, we'd love to hear your feedback! Be sure to let us know what you think by filling in the dedicated feedback form!
August 1st, 2026
cosmetics
Too cool to melt under pressure... The Sundae costume can now be purchased from the Quest Store!
July 29th, 2026
cosmetics
hot drops
You voted, and the results are in! The next Hot Drop will take place on Friday, July 31st and feature the Soulfire Crown!
The Hive community is worldwide, so to give players in every time zone the chance to obtain the Soulfire Crown, we'll be hosting two Hot Drops at different times. In each one, half of the total stock will be available.
Total Available: 1,500 (750 × 2)
Price: 5 Gift Tokens
🔥 What are Hot Drops?
Hot Drops are special events where players can purchase exclusive cosmetics. Each Hot Drop features a fixed quantity of a single item; once the item sells out, the event ends, and the item will never be available again.
Unlike other items sold on The Hive, items sold in Hot Drops can currently only be purchased with Gift Tokens and cannot be purchased with Minecoins.
Hot Drops take place in the main hub and microhubs (excluding Parkour Worlds).
Detailed information about Hot Drops can be found in this article.
July 24th, 2026
cosmetics
Calm, cute, colourful, and prehistoric - check out all of the newest arrivals on The Hive Store!
Seal Pup Pet - 830 Minecoins
Fresh from the frozen shores and straight into your heart, the Seal Pup Pet is here, and ready to brave every corner of the hub by your side.
Capybara Mount - 1340 Minecoins
Why rush when you can ride in total calm? Hop aboard the Capybara Mount and let the world's most laid-back animal carry you through the hub in style.
Dino Hat - 490 Minecoins
After millions of years of absence, the dinosaur has returned. Smaller than expected, significantly more fashionable, and extremely comfortable perched on top of your head.
Parrot Wings Back Bling - 490 Minecoins
Fancy a trip to the tropics? The Parrot Wings are the next best thing! Bold, vibrant, and bursting with colour, this is one backbling you won't want to take off!
All these cosmetics are available now on The Hive Store and in the gifting menu!
July 13th, 2026
cosmetics
Hot Drops are here, and it’s your chance to get your hands on exclusive, limited-edition cosmetics!
Mark your calendars! The first Hot Drop will take place on Wednesday, July 22nd at 6pm UTC, featuring the exclusive Starfire Crown Hat.
Unsure what time this is in your timezone? Click here to view a countdown.
The Starfire Crown is a Mythic hat, and the first hat ever to feature particles - visible in hubs and in-game!
The Starfire Crown will cost 5 Gift Tokens, and a total of 500 will be available.
We expect this Hot Drop to sell out quickly! If you intend to purchase the Starfire Crown, we recommend stocking up on Gift Tokens in advance.
🔥 What are Hot Drops?
Hot Drops are special events where players can purchase exclusive cosmetics. Each Hot Drop features a fixed quantity of a single item; once the item sells out, the event ends, and the item will never be available again.
Unlike other items sold on The Hive, items sold in Hot Drops can currently only be purchased with Gift Tokens and cannot be purchased with Minecoins.
Hot Drops take place in the main hub and microhubs (excluding Parkour Worlds).
Detailed information about Hot Drops can be found in this article.
July 10th, 2026
notification
Summer Daily will be leaving on July 12th. This is your last chance to grab the All Access Pass to unlock premium crates and any cosmetics you may have missed!
What is the All Access Pass?
With the Summer Daily All Access Pass, you get access to the Gift Grabber 9000, which gives you access to 14 premium gifts, in addition to the 8 available to all players, for a total of 22.
The pass also allows you to open any gifts from previous days that you may have missed, meaning you can unlock ALL gifts available throughout the duration of Summer Daily, even if you purchase the pass after a gift has expired.
Additionally, at the end of Summer Daily, all gifts will be automatically granted to All Access Pass holders.
What cosmetics are included with the All Access Pass?
By purchasing the All Access Pass, you gain access to all of the following cosmetics:
July 3rd, 2026
notification
This July 4th weekend, benefit from amazing deals on The Hive store!
50% Off All Premium Ranks
From now until July 6th, get 50% off Hive+, Hive Ultimate, and the Hive+ to Ultimate upgrade - our biggest discount ever!
Hive+ Rank: 1690 → 830 Minecoins
Ultimate Rank: 3420 → 1690 Minecoins
Ultimate Rank (Hive+ Upgrade): 1690 → 830 Minecoins
Feeling generous? These discounts also apply to rank gifts:
Hive+ Rank Gift: 11 → 6 Gift Tokens
Ultimate Rank Gift: 22 → 11 tokens
Ultimate Rank Gift (Hive+ Upgrade): 11 → 6 tokens
Due to the Minecoin-to-Token conversion, the token-pricing discount is not exactly 50%. The price shown at checkout/gift confirmation is final and leading.
If purchasing a rank from The Hive Store (not with Gift Tokens), you also qualify for the offers listed below and will receive the Uncle Banana costume and a free gift token.
Free Uncle Banana Costume with Hive Store Purchases
Celebrate the 4th of July in style with a free Uncle Banana costume with every Hive Store purchase!
This offer applies to any Hive Store purchase, excluding consumables (items that can be purchased more than once, e.g., XP Boosters, Gift Tokens).
Maximum one per player. Players who already own the costume will receive 1 Gift Token instead. Purchases made with gift tokens do not qualify for this promotion.
Spend 830+ Minecoins, Get a Gift Token!
Make any Hive Store purchase of over 830 Minecoins and receive a free gift token with your purchase!
This offer applies to any single Hive Store purchase totalling over 830 Minecoins, excluding consumables (items that can be purchased more than once, e.g. Gift Token multipacks).
No limit per player. Purchased item must be worth 830 or more Minecoins on its own - buying multiple items that add up to/exceed 830 Minecoins does not count. Purchases made with gift tokens do not qualify for this promotion.
All promotions expire at the end of the day on July 6th (midnight UTC).
July 1st, 2026
notification
cosmetics
A desert outlaw with some serious points to make... The Cacti Bandit costume can now be purchased from the Quest Store!
June 23rd, 2026
game update
murder mystery
An update for Murder Mystery is deploying to all regions. This second balancing patch includes various bug fixes and balancing changes based on community feedback.
New Feature: Map XP Boost
We’re trialling a new feature in Murder Mystery that chooses one random map per lobby to have a 10% XP boost. Look for the “10% XP Boost” tag on the map when using the map selector.
We’re hoping this feature encourages players to play a more diverse set of maps. If this trial is successful, we shall deploy this to further games.
Balancing Changes
Bux
Slightly decreased the Bux spawn rate
Unused Bux store items now refund 50% of their purchase cost on game end
Flash Camera
Increased the price (4 → 6 Bux)
Added a 10-second cooldown between uses
Added a player setting to decrease the brightness of the camera’s flash
Player Sonar
Can now be used up to 3 times, with a 3-second cooldown between uses
Challenges
Vaulted the ‘Floodgates’ and ‘Lights Out’ daily challenges
Modified the ‘Sole Survivor’ challenge to not require you to win the game, and improved the challenge’s description
Modified the ‘Frequent Flyer’ challenge to count the use of unique teleporters in each game (instead of just one)
Modified the ‘Pandora’s Box’ daily challenge to only require 1 chest/rune box opening
Other Changes
Decreased the price of the picnic consumables on Sunny Acres (10 → 5 coins)
Changed the colour of the magnifying glass item when held to silver, to match the dropped item
Added a chat notification when picking up the magnifying glass, explaining how it can be used
Re-enabled the Wildflower Murder Mystery cosmetic pack
Introduced a new custom server option to enable/disable specific Bux Store items
Bug Fixes
Fixed a bug that prevented players from being eliminated after using a Knockback Nemo to eliminate another Innocent player from the game
Fixed a bug that caused progress for the ‘Sole Survivor’ challenge to not be counted, despite the criteria being met
Fixed a bug where players with a custom zapper equipped would be given a second zapper if they picked up the Sheriff’s magnifying glass
Fixed a bug that caused the player’s prestige icon to not be visible on the level indicator in game lobbies
Fixed a bug where spectators could be stunned by the Flash Camera
Fixed a bug that prevented progress from being awarded for the ‘Here To Stay’ daily challenge if a game lasted for less than a minute
Thank you to everybody who has reported bugs and left feedback; it has been incredibly helpful!
If you’d still like to give your thoughts, be sure to fill in the dedicated feedback form!