Game update3 Aug 2026Hotfix v1.6.2Hello everyone! We have released a new hotfix update for The Hive. This update improves ultrawide resolution support, fixes tutorial notifications and DLC activation issues, and makes the Map 02 rune puzzle easier to complete. ◈ Update Version · PC: v1.6.2 · Mac: v1.6.2 · Linux: v1.6.2 ◈ Update Content · Tutorial fixes · Ultrawide UI improvements · Map 02 puzzle improvements · DLC activation im…
Hello everyone! We have conducted a small hotfix to address issues that occurred after the Survival Mode update. ◈ Update Version · PC: v1.5.4 · Mac: v1.5.4 · Linux: v1.5.4 ◈ Update Content · Survival Mode: Fixed an issue where restarting a mission did not reliably restore inventory and units back to the mission-start state. · Survival Mode: Fixed an issue where loading a save could immediately…
Hello everyone! The Hive: Survival Mode is now available on Steam. This new DLC adds an alternate way to play The Hive, built around one simple idea: Your swarm persists between missions. Instead of resetting after each level, your units carry over to the next mission with their stats, kills, levels, items, and upgrades. Resources carry over too, making exploration, survival, and efficient clea…
The Hive 1.5.1 Update Many of the changes in this update were developed as part of the upcoming The Hive: Survival Mode DLC, but they are also included here as improvements to the base game. Wishlist The Hive - Survival Mode: This patch improves combat readability, UI clarity, save reliability, mission pacing, and unit presentation across the game. It also adds new enemy variety, updates Medic…
Includes 1.4.1 changes Highlights · Added autosaving at checkpoints · New unit tooltips : roles and special abilities shown when hovering a unit name · Tooltips are now easier to read : improved background, positioning, and highlight colors · Units now show unit class tags (example: Light - Biological ) to clarify what upgrades affect them · Unit groups no longer show during cutscenes · Fixed a…
Update 1.4.0 (Major Update) We have combined the patch notes for 1.307, 1.308, 1.309, and 1.3.10 into this post, with 1.4.0 at the top. 1.4.0 Highlights · New Group Selection UI : clearer group controls, new visuals, and the UI is now clickable · Better control groups : distinct unit icons for groups, and group counts refresh in real time · Inventory QoL : Inventory button pulses when you pick…
Achievements and Difficulty · Fixed: Game now correctly saves and loads the selected difficulty setting. · Fixed: Achievements for completing the game on Hard and Insanity difficulties should now unlock properly once the campaign is completed. · Fixed: The Avatar skill and related squad mechanics are now restored, making the "Play of the Game" achievement obtainable again. · Added extra checks…
This update focuses on some of the most requested features from our community, aiming to improve early-game clarity, progression, and rewards. New Features · Item System Tutorials Added Added pop-up tutorial screens that explain the DNA and item drop system. These appear contextually when you first encounter key items, guiding you through their purpose and use. Gameplay Updates · Improved Enemy…
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We’re thrilled to unveil our new trailer for The Hive! Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or just discovering the game, this trailer showcases the exciting features we’ve been working hard to improve. We’d love to hear your feedback – what do you think of the trailer? What are you most excited about in The Hive? Let us know in the comments below! Thank you for your support. Stay tuned for mor…
The Hive 1.301 Patch Notes This patch addresses many long-standing issues and implements significant improvements based on feedback from our players and reviews over an extended period. Your input has been invaluable in helping us refine and improve the game. Thank you for your continued support! Bug Fixes Resolved a major performance issue related to collisions: · Identified and fixed ineffici…
The Hive - Patch 1.300 Overview This update brings a range of improvements to visuals, gameplay balance, and early-game pacing based on player feedback. Our goal is to make The Hive more visually engaging, intuitive for newcomers, and better balanced overall. We’ve introduced quality-of-life changes to improve resource visibility in darker areas, refined unit and boss stats for smoother combat,…
Hey all, We have released a new update for The Hive. Our main focus was to resolve difficulty issues with A.I behaviour on levels 4 and 5. We were also able to find a solution, why The Hive ending cinematic "The Age of Discovery" would not play for every player at end of the campaign. It is now working correctly for everyone. If you have not seen it, we recommend completing the last level again…
Hey all, Another small update has been released, the main thing here was sorting out bugs when loading a saved game. Full notes below: 1.203 - 2020-03-09 Bug fixes: · Fixed issue where GUI would get stuck if played had resource source selected when it runs out · Fixed issue where inventory icons would not show up after loading · Fixed issue where items would disappear when loading a save · Fixe…
Today we are proud to release update 1.2 "Rise of the Behemoths", which includes new player units, buildings and a reworked DNA upgrade system. Behemoth Heavy Insectoid unit Behemoth - A sturdy unit with heavy melee attack. It nests small Seeker aerial units on it’s back. Light Insectoid aerial unit Seeker - Swarm of them is carried on Behemoth’s back. Uses aerial bombing attacks to hit enemies…
Hello everyone! We are happy to announce that the full soundtrack of The Hive is now available on Steam! The OST can be purchased as a standalone DLC or as a discounted bundle with The Hive game. The Hive OST includes high-quality WAV files as well as Mp3 versions. The soundtrack is composed, performed and produced by Akseli Takanen & Slava Pogorelsky. Track listing: 1. Main Menu (2:44) 2. Pool…
Pathfinding performance and bug fixing Today we released an update 1.108 that includes performance updates and bug fixes. This update features: · Major optimization of Pathfinding and collisions performance · Commanding huge number of units is now much smoother · Multiple buildings can now be selected at same time · Several enemy patrol routes are now better · Fixed bug with inventory and camer…
New level up system and solving issues Today we released an update 1.107 that includes overhaul of the level up system. We also added new sound effect for all player buildings. This update features: · All player buildings now have unique sound effect when you select them · Level up system overhaul · Level up bonuses apply to all squad members · All unit levels now have meaningful stat increases…
Solving issues and adding new features Today we released an update 1.106 that includes a bunch of that tidying up. This update features: · Map02 now has new music · Credits now have new music · Map10 cutscenes now have a little story surprise for you! · Load/save/quick load/quick save, are now correctly disabled during cutscenes · DNA amount now loads correctly when you load a save · Avatar cha…
Hey everybody, with this 1.105 update we're fixing a bunch of small issues in The Hive. We've read through tons of your feedback, with this update we plan to fix several small issues the community reported for us. This update features: · Units spawned from Queen now take population cap into consideration · Spring now shows right portrait when selected · +2,+3 Attack and armor upgrade are now co…
The Hive - Official Trailer Hello everyone! We have released all new Official trailer for The Hive. The store front is also updated to better reflect the latest version of the game. The most eagle-eyed among you might notice new units and buildings which are coming in the 1.200 update :) Let us know what you think! Best of wishes ~Sauli
The Hive 1.100 - Winds of Change Hello everyone! Today we are proud to release update 1.100 Winds of Change for The Hive. We wanted to especially focus on adding features requested by the community. Our plan was to update The Hive from Unity Engine 5.6.7 to 2019.1 version. 1.100 update remarks the biggest patch we have done for the game so far. One of the most significant improvements was to re…
The Hive 1.090 - Save & Load Anywhere Released Hello everyone, today we are releasing update 1.090 for The Hive Our plan for this update was to add save&load anywhere feature and quality of life improvements. We are also adding one of the four new units to Chalatoi faction. In the future updates, we are planning to change how population cap works, add new player buildings and units. Our plan is…
The Hive 1.080 - Update Released Hello everyone, today we are releasing update 1.080 for The Hive Our plan for this update was changes to population cap and quality of life improvements · Squad number restrictions removed on other than Queen & Avatar · Total population cap increased to 60, up from 24 · Camera speed and rotation increased on Default (you can change it from options) · All gold pi…
Hello everyone, I wanted to make this thread to answer some of the basic questions that the community has had. If you want some additional information, feel free to ask :) Basic information Story of The Hive is inspired by novel "The Descent" released in 1999. In the novel humans discover caverns of hell beneath pacific ocean and send expedition to explore them. Gameplay is inspired by Homeworl…
The Hive has now been released from Early Access! Hello everyone, After two years of Early Access The Hive is now officially released! The Hive 1.01 is what we envisioned, when development of the game started in 2014. We set out to make game that combines RTS & RPG elements, with puzzles and compelling story. Early Access adopters have provided us with great feedback, brilliant suggestions, and…
The Hive release date is August 25th! Hello everyone, We have been working on The Hive for two years on Early Access, we are happy to announce that it's now ready for full release on Steam. Steam release date has been set to August 25th 2016 Development Idea for The Hive was born ten years ago, I was reading a novel about humans who discover caverns of hell beneath pasific ocean and send expedi…
The Hive 0.16 - Ending Cinematic Released Hello everyone, today we are releasing update 0.16 for The Hive Our plan for this update was to add Ending Cinematic, Fog of War, Difficulty modes, Survival mode and 40 Achievments for The Hive · Ending Cinematic added · Fog of War added · Three difficulty modes added · Survival mode - units and resources carry on to next level · 40 Steam Achievements a…
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