April 8th, 2026
feature
You can now claim a weekly FREE XP Booster from the Hive Store UI! Simply navigate to it using the /store command, or interact with the Store NPC to the left of Hub spawn. Find this and other free items in the FREE tab.
You can claim a new booster once a week, starting each Monday at midnight UTC. When a new claim is available, or if you have other unclaimed free offers, the Store NPC in Hubs will show this in its tagline. You must claim it within each week, unclaimed ones do not stack.
Activate your booster using the /booster command.
We are looking to add additional recurring free items to this tab and are open to feedback!
April 8th, 2026
bedwars
A new update to BedWars: Season 4 is deploying to all regions. This update focuses on balance, and adding 6 new challenges.
Balance Changes
Developer note: The Jet Booster is a really fun item, but we’ve heard a lot of discussion about it being too powerful. Based on player feedback we have decided to balance this item slightly, while keeping it fun to use. We will continue to monitor feedback and tweak if neccessary.
Jet Booster Changes
Price increased from 6 to 9 emeralds
Overheating explosion damage increased from 4 to 7 hearts (ignoring armor)
Changed heat cool off curve:
Slightly increased base cool off value
Higher heat values will now take longer to cool down
New Season Challenges
Six new season challenges have been added, enabling you to purchase everything from the Challenge Merchant:
Glass Cannon: Win 3 games of BedWars without wearing armor
Space Sniper: Hit players with projectiles (arrows, fireballs, wind charges, etc.) 200 times
Controlled Demolition: Explode 500 blocks
Gale Force: Throw 200 wind charges
Extinction Event: Eliminate 10 teams
Hands Off!: Win 2 games of BedWars without placing blocks
Remember, the cosmetics sold by the Challenge Merchant will leave after Season 4’s conclusion, so if you see something you like, make sure to grab it!
The now incompletable Cosmic Clash challenges have been removed from the Challenge Board.
Developer note: Some of these challenges replaced the deprecated Cosmic Clash challenges. As a result, people that started/completed the Cosmic Clash challenges may end up with more challenge medals than they can spend. This is intentional.
This update is a direct result of player feedback. Please let us know your thoughts on our Discord, or our official BedWars feedback form.
April 3rd, 2026
seasonal content
The season of chocolate and sunshine is here, and so is the egg hunt!
24 brightly coloured eggs have been hidden across the hub, just waiting to be tracked down.
Think you're up to the challenge? Find them all, and a special prize might just come your way!
Just don't leave it too late. Hop to it before they're gone!
April 1st, 2026
notification
Introducing our most ambitious, most sophisticated, most technically pending release to date.
Four years ago, we gave you the Rock pet. A companion that defied expectation. That challenged convention. That sat very, very still. The world has never been the same.
Today, we go further.
Built from the ground up with a bold new design philosophy that we're internally calling "we'll finish it later," Pet represents everything we believe a companion can be.
Visually, it exists. Texturally, we're getting there. Animations are... a conversation we're still having as a team.
Is it done? No. Are we proud? We think so.
Pet. Available Now.
March 13th, 2026
new game
bedwars
It's BedWars... but this time it's personal! Early access is now available for Hive+ and Ultimate members and will run for 24 hours. The mode will open to all players once this period ends.
Are you ready to duel? Get ready to face off against a single rival in the ultimate BedWars showdown. Protect your bed at all costs, and outbuild, outwit, and outplay your opponent to claim the ultimate bragging rights!
BedWars: Duels launches with two modes, Solos and Duos, and six familiar maps:
Aero
Atlantis
Castle
Cityscape
Library
Mushroom
Hive+ and Ultimate members can enjoy 24 hours of early access, after which the mode will be available to all players.
Developer note: On launch, BedWars: Duels mirrors the gameplay of the regular BedWars modes. We’d love to hear your thoughts about changes you’d like to see to make Duels unique. If you have ideas, be sure to share them by filling out the BedWars feedback form!
We know some of you will be disappointed to see Cosmic Clash vaulted. LTMs give us the space to experiment with new ideas, and while this one didn't find the audience we hoped for, it may return in some form in the future.
Players will be automatically awarded the challenge medals for any Cosmic Clash challenges that they started but did not complete over the coming days.
March 13th, 2026
cosmetics
It's time for an epic new cosmetic drop! Featuring pets from deep space, hats from the deep sea, and wings that haunt the night sky. Check out the latest offerings available now on The Hive Store!
Glorp Pet - 830 Minecoins
From somewhere far, far beyond the stars comes Glorp, the galaxy's most adorable alien cat! How did he get here? What does he eat? Why does he keep knocking things off tables?
Shark Hat - 490 Minecoins
Apex predator? That's you now. The Shark Hat crowns you ruler of the hub — nobody messes with the person wearing a great white on their head.
Ladybug Hub Mount - 1340 Minecoins
Every great explorer needs a trusty companion, and yours just happens to have spots! With lanterns to light the way and wings ready to flutter, saddle up and get ready to fly!
Phantom Wings Back Bling - 490 Minecoins
They say phantoms only appear to those who have forgotten to rest. These wings, however, appear to those with impeccable taste.
All these cosmetics are available now on The Hive Store and in the gifting menu!
March 12th, 2026
notification
Lunar New Year content will be leaving tomorrow, Friday, March 13th.
If you haven't yet completed the Zodiac banner hunt and obtained the exclusive Lunar Horse costume, now is your last chance to do so before it trots off forever!
Neigh-ver say we didn’t warn you!
February 28th, 2026
cosmetics
Usher in prosperity with the Golden Dragon pet and Lunar Lantern backbling, available now in the limited-time Lunar Bundle!
This auspicious bundle is available now for 830 Minecoins on The Hive Store. Claim yours before the bundle sale end on March 9th!
Want to spread the good fortune? This bundle can also be gifted to other players for 5 gift tokens. To purchase gift tokens, use the /gift command or interact with one of the red mailboxes in the hub.
February 16th, 2026
notification
seasonal content
It's time to celebrate Lunar New Year and gallop into the Year of the Horse! 🐴
Join The Hive and explore our special Lunar New Year hub to find all 12 Zodiac animal banners. Collect them all to earn yourself a hoof-tastic costume!
As always, to wrap up this year's festivities, stunning lanterns will illuminate the sky. Join us on March 3rd to see the night sky adorned with familiar characters.
Happy Lunar New Year from all of us at The Hive!
February 12th, 2026
cosmetics
Spread the love this Valentine's with this special gift bundle!
You'll get amazing value on gift tokens, PLUS two adorable and exclusive Heartolotl Pets - one for you and one for a friend!
For 1340 Minecoins, you get:
14 Gift Tokens (can be used to gift hats, back blings, pets, mounts, and more)
2 adorable Heartolotl Pets for you and a friend!
This bundle is only here for Valentine's weekend, so grab it while you can! You can find it in the hub.
Limit one bundle per player. Offer expires February 16th at 23:59 UTC. The Heartolotl Pet is exclusive to this bundle and will not be available for purchase again. The included gift Heartolotl Pet gift has no expiration date.