2026-08-15 13:22 UTC · Community Announcements · Mephasto
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/6925470/d7b821d14854352d50b63b851023be98e992330e.png Hello everyone! We have released a new hotfix update for The Hive. This update introduces a redesigned tutorial interface with full localization support, improves several UI elements across different resolutions, expands and corrects translations, and updates the Spring building's water effects. ◈ Update Version PC: v1.6.3 Mac: v1.6.3 Linux: v1.6.3 ◈ Update Content Redesigned tutorial interface Expanded localization support Ultrawide minimap improvements Improved dropped item readability Spring building visual improvements
2026-08-03 20:16 UTC · Community Announcements · Mephasto
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/6925470/1236bc63b5148e828c94899cbc75bc247f4d1db1.png Hello 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 improvements Achievement fixes Tutorial Improvements The tutorial window now correctly appears when picking up an item for the first time. Tutorial
2026-07-06 13:08 UTC · Community Announcements · Mephasto
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/6925470/1236bc63b5148e828c94899cbc75bc247f4d1db1.png Hello everyone! We have released a major update for The Hive. This update focuses on new language support, localized achievements and store pages, UI improvements, smoother camera controls, gameplay fixes, and improved support for different store versions. ◈ Update Version PC: v1.6.1 Mac: v1.6.1 Linux: v1.6.1 ◈ Update Content Localization improvements UI and menu improvements Camera and gameplay improvements Achievement fixes Store and build improvements Bug fixes Localization Added new translations for multiple languages,
2026-05-29 11:47 UTC · Community Announcements · Mephasto
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 show the Mission Failed screen. Survival Mode: Fixed an issue where starter workers could be duplicated or become unable to receive commands. DLC: Fixed an issue where Steam was not initialized correctly to recog
2026-05-25 11:30 UTC · Community Announcements · Mephasto
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 clearing far more important. The DLC is available now with a 10% introductory discount until 1 June. What is Survival Mode? Survival Mode turns the campaign into a longer, more dangerous run where every miss
2026-04-14 10:30 UTC · Community Announcements · Mephasto
The Hive 1.5.1 UpdateMany 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 healing behavior, introduces a new boss encounter to Map02, and adds UI support for the upcoming Survival Mode DLC.HighlightsMap02 defence phase now includes a new boss enemy The defence sequence on Map02
2026-02-04 09:43 UTC · Community Announcements · Mephasto
Includes 1.4.1 changesHighlightsAdded autosaving at checkpointsNew unit tooltips: roles and special abilities shown when hovering a unit nameTooltips are now easier to read: improved background, positioning, and highlight colorsUnits now show unit class tags (example: Light - Biological) to clarify what upgrades affect themUnit groups no longer show during cutscenesFixed a Level 2 progression freeze on “Look into the Abyss”Win/Lose screen now appears more reliably at the end of missionsUpdated the Avatar iconAdditions and ImprovementsAutosaveAdded autosaving at checkpointsTooltips and UI clari
2026-01-26 14:51 UTC · Community Announcements · Mephasto
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 HighlightsNew Group Selection UI: clearer group controls, new visuals, and the UI is now clickableBetter control groups: distinct unit icons for groups, and group counts refresh in real timeInventory QoL: Inventory button pulses when you pick up a new itemSelection improvement: double-click a unit portrait to select only that unit (single-click still works as before)UI clarity pass: improved font scaling, tooltip formatting, and readability across screensM
2025-11-25 13:32 UTC · Community Announcements · Mephasto
Achievements and DifficultyFixed: 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 so end game achievements trigger more reliably.Note: Older save files did not store difficulty correctly, so you will need to create new saves or start a new playthrough after updating to 1.306 for these fixes to fu
2025-08-11 14:01 UTC · Community Announcements · Mephasto
This update focuses on some of the most requested features from our community, aiming to improve early-game clarity, progression, and rewards.New FeaturesItem 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 UpdatesImproved Enemy AI in First Level Enemy units in the first level are now more aggressive and will actively seek out the player base in certain areas, adding more challenge and strategic tension.XP Rewards Rebalanced for Enemy
2025-06-26 21:46 UTC · Community Announcements · Mephasto
🌊 The Hive – 75% Off for the First Time Ever! 🌊 To celebrate the Steam Summer Sale, The Hive is now available at its biggest discount yet. Take control as the insectoid hive mind and lead your swarm through a hostile, beautiful world filled with ancient ruins, colossal creatures, and secrets buried deep beneath the surface.Whether you're new to The Hive or returning for another campaign, there's never been a better time to experience the game. 🧬 Build your colony 🧬 Harvest DNA from enemies 🧬 Unlock new units and abilities 🧬 Face massive bosses and adapt your strategy 🧬 Uncover the myste
2025-01-19 17:08 UTC · Community Announcements · Mephasto
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. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/6925470/4ff2e685baaca724b88a4564ae3dd4cee3db740e.gif 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 more updates as we continue to expand and refine The Hive! – The Skydome Entertainment Team
2025-01-10 15:53 UTC · Community Announcements · Mephasto
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/6925470/04db4e144263af369d670a61032ca805439b5d3d.png 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 inefficiencies in how collisions were handled across all levels. Result: Noticeable performance improvements across the game, particularly on
2025-01-08 19:29 UTC · Community Announcements · Mephasto
{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/6925470/d10c2efdcccfc7e624ebee54247896416ef7479f.png 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, and fixed a critical monitor resolution bug. Under the Hood Updates Alongside the visible changes in this patch, we’ve made import
2023-05-11 11:26 UTC · Community Announcements · Mephasto
https://media2.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPTc5MGI3NjExMjYxYWU0OGUxNjk3ZjRiNmEwOTgwNDllZjEwYzU5NjJhYmJiMzJlYiZlcD12MV9pbnRlcm5hbF9naWZzX2dpZklkJmN0PWc/3CGwJO1p898CFN80y6/giphy.gif 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! Full notes below: 1.204 -
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