A new SkyWars version is being deployed to all regions. This update adds a custom server option to enable a new projectile physics experiment.

Developer Note

Our projectile physics have always felt a little off. This update brings our projectiles more in line with vanilla Minecraft.

This should make projectiles feel a lot better, including removing the weird arc that Hive projectiles have when shooting upward.

We want your thoughts on these changes, so we have made this a custom server option. Anyone who plays a game with this setting enabled will be sent a Mailbot survey. So, please let us know your thoughts via that survey or on our Discord.

These changes do not indicate future changes; we only want to gauge the community's feelings/feedback surrounding projectiles.

Skywars is the first game to get its own microhub, Sky Royale LTM is back, and 7 new Skywars maps are rolling out!

Skywars Microhub

The new Skywars microhub is the new home for all things Skywars! It's a place to access your in-game locker, create custom servers, and check out other players' stats. It's also a great place to meet other Skywars players.

Look out for more features coming to microhubs in a future update. Be sure to let us know what you'd like to see, by leaving a suggestion on our forums.

To enter the microhub, simply click on the Skywars NPC in the hub!

New Maps

Solo

• Grove
• Europa
• Turmoil

Duos

• Burgundy
• Sanctuary

Squads / Trios

• Amsterdam
• Flourish

Sky Royale Returns

By popular demand, and for a limited time, Sky Royale LTM is back!

In this fast-paced 40-player mode, you'll need to quickly gather resources and get ready to fight! Make sure to head to the middle of the map before the outer islands explode...

Today we've released SkyWars: Kits Duos, and the first of our brand new collector bundles: the SkyWars Collectors Bundle.

SkyWars Collectors Bundle

Introducing the SkyWars Collectors Bundle, the first of our brand new collector bundles!

Purchasing the SkyWars Collectors Bundle will grant you access to the following 12 exclusive cosmetics:

• Dark Magma Death Crate
• Golden Pegasus Death Crate
• Pirate Tavern Island Flag
• Daisy Island Flag
• Sunflower Island Flag
• Confetti Kill Effect
• Hearts Kill Effect
• Flower Power Projectile Trail
• GG Projectile Trail
• Hoverbike Spawn Vehicle
• Pegasus Spawn Vehicle
• The Collector Hub Title

Check it out: https://mcstore.io/the-hive/skywars-collectors-bundle

We plan to release collectors bundles for more of our games in the near future, be sure to let us know which games you'd like to see a collectors bundle for next!

SkyWars: Kits Duos

SkyWars: Kits Duos is now available to play!

You can access it by using the game selector, or by typing /queue SKY-KITS-DUOS in chat.

Thanks to your feedback, we're continuing to update SkyWars: Kits. Today's update sees a slight rework to the trapper kit and a few other changes.

Trapper

• Invisibility spell now removes armor while being used. When the spell expires, armor is automatically re-equipped. If armor was equipped during invisibility, the armor that provides the least defense will be added to your inventory.
• Invisibility now creates a particle trail at your feet while active.
• Spell of Invisibility now regenerates 20 seconds after last use.
• Reverted Diamond Shovel back to Golden Shovel, with plans to add unbreaking in the near future.
• Trappers now start with a Diamond Pickaxe.

Developer note: We heard that trapper was slightly too underpowered. We hope these changes help. We understand this could result in an over-correction and we will be monitoring feedback closely. We understand this might make the builder kit less valuable, however, we're planning to add some new perks to the builder kit - including a block breaker boombox.

Panik

• The critical health perk now only plays a sound to the affected player.

Developer note: We heard that the sound/perk is giving away too much information to nearby players. This meant nearby players knew you were on critical health and would then chase the kill. We're hoping this balances that slightly and will continue to tweak if needed.

Keep the feedback coming, SkyWars Kits is a living game and will be updated regularly.

Thank you for all the great feedback on SkyWars: Kits so far. We will continue updating this new type as time goes on.

Builder:

• Now spawns with a Diamond Pickaxe.

Void Walker:

• Removed Ender Pearl on spawn.

Trapper:

• Receives a new Invisibility Book 15 seconds after using the last one. This does not stack (you can only have 1 book at a time).
• The golden shovel has been replaced by a diamond "Elite" shovel.

Panik:

• Added in-game messages when the Shield is activated and when it expires.

General bug fixes:

• Invisibility Books no longer spawn in chests.
• You can no longer (attempt to) use a Bridge Builder during warmup

It's time for the second part of our major SkyWars update: SkyWars: Kits!

SkyWars: Kits

In SkyWars: Kits, you can choose to play with one of five unique kits:

Void Walker

• Gives you an enderpearl when you spawn.
• Falling into the void grants you a second chance (once per match).
• Soul Harvest: Grants you an enderpearl upon each kill.

The Baller

• Gives you 8 snowballs when you spawn.
• Provides you with an additional 4 snowballs every time you get a kill (up to a maximum of 8).

The Trapper

• Gives you a golden shovel when you spawn.
• When a player hits you, there is a 1/6 chance that 50% of the damage will be deflected back to them.
• Spell of Invisibility: Grants you a one-time-use spell of invisibility (based on feedback, we may make this regenerate after use).

Panik Kit

• When on critical health (4 hearts) you are granted a temporary speed boost.
• Shield Cocoon: Grants you 3 spellbooks that spawn an invulnerability shield around you for 5 seconds. The shield explodes upon breaking, dealing knockback to nearby players (knockback increases based on the damage that the shield takes).

The Builder

• Gives you a Bridge Builder (64 blocks) when you spawn.
• Provides you with an additional 4 blocks of cobblestone every 15 seconds (up to a maximum of 16).
• Hard Hat: Grants you a Protection II golden helmet.

Statistics

Because of the major differences between this mode and regular SkyWars, the statistics for SkyWars: Kits are separate from that of the base game.

Leveling is shared between SkyWars and SkyWars: Kits.

Feedback and Balancing

SkyWars: Kits is subject to a lot of change, and we plan to release several fast-follow balancing updates throughout next week, based on community feedback.

Based on feedback and suggestions, individual kits will be modified, added, or removed.

Be sure to let us know your thoughts on our Discord server and forums!

Today we're releasing the first part of our biggest SkyWars update yet! This update brings two brand new modes, 12 new maps, 35 additional levels, and lots of quality of life improvements.

SkyWars: MEGA

This exciting new SkyWars mode consists of four teams of 7 players; last team standing wins.

SkyWars: MEGA launches with 5 brand new maps:

• Monument
• Shrine
• Gardens
• Rocky Heights
• Sky Kingdom

New Levels & Unlocks

This update adds 35 new levels to SkyWars, bringing the maximum level up to 75.

These levels come with a set of brand new unlockable cosmetics to discover and collect, including hub titles, avatars, custom particle trails, and two brand new cosmetic types: death crates and kill effects.

Additionally, there is a new costume for those that reach level 75!

Maps

There are several brand new maps for each SkyWars mode:

Solo

• Balance
• Woodpine
• Volcano

Duos

• Calor
• Capacity

Trios/Squads

• Alpine
• Sunset City
• Flower Pots

Changes

• Added a victory screen to be shown to winners.
• Replaced the Sharpness II iron sword found in the Mystery Chest or by breaking emerald ore with a Sharpness I diamond sword (same damage).
• Modified the Fire Trail Spell to prevent the player using it from being ignited.
• Killing the kill leader now grants additional XP.
• The team's island flag(s) will now disappear when the team is eliminated.
• Added new items to the emerald ore loot table including several armor pieces, and a golden shovel.

As always, if you have any feedback or suggestions, please let us know on our Discord server or forums!

Tomorrow, we'll release the second part of this major update: SkyWars: Kits!