What’s all the buzz about? Welcome to October’s issue of The Buzz! Your one-stop-shop for all things Hive.
In this newsletter, we’ll cover all of the latest Hive news and updates and highlight some of your awesome community creations!
If you don’t want to miss out on news, exclusive competitions, and more, be sure to subscribe to our blog by heading onto The Hive and typing /newsletter in chat. Everyone who subscribes will receive the exclusive Mail Bee costume!
News & Updates 📰
Happy holidays! It’s hard to believe, but this is 2024’s last The Buzz—how time has flown! All of us at The Hive wish you a wonderful holiday season and an amazing start to the new year. Let’s take a look back at everything you might have missed since October’s issue:
Winterfest ❄️
Snow is falling, and the air is cold; that can only mean one thing – it’s time for Winterfest!
Santa has hidden some festive art pieces all around the hub, but there’s a catch—they’ve been completely scrambled!
Have you managed to complete all 5 festive puzzles yet?
The holiday tradition continues—12 Days of Gifting is back! Head to the big festive tree behind spawn each day to claim an exclusive gift. Don’t miss out on the daily surprises!
Remember, each gift is a one-day delight – available for just 24 hours. Once it’s gone, it’s gone!
Winter Ticket 🎟️
Level up your Winter with our first-ever Winter Ticket!
This first-of-its-kind purchasable ticket gives you instant access to some epic cosmetics, and additional cosmetics variants by completing exclusive quests.
The Winter Ticket won’t be around forever, so grab it while you can!
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MobGame LTM 👹
Did you have a chance to play our newest limited-time-mode, MobGame? In this unique experience, players become iconic Minecraft mobs, inheriting their unique characteristics and special abilities!
Each mob offers its own playstyle with distinct abilities, movement speeds, and more.
The testing phase has now concluded, and MobGame has been vaulted. Thank you to everyone who tried it out and shared their thoughts.
Based on your feedback, the game may return during next year’s Hive-o-ween festivities—be sure to let us know if you enjoyed it!
New Merch 🆕
We’re excited to announce the launch of our brand-new merchandise store!
To kick things off, we’ve created a special set of enamel pins featuring some of our favorite in-game characters. This exclusive pin pack includes three unique designs and is now available for pre-order!
Players who purchase this awesome pin pack will also receive the exclusive Ghosty in-game pet! Only 1,000 are available, so get them before they’re gone!
Be sure to let us know what merch you’d like to see us release in the future!
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Region Agnostic: Party Support🌍
Cross-region matchmaking ensures you can enjoy your favorite games anytime, day or night – and now it supports parties!
Whether it’s a late-night BedWars grind or an early-morning round of Murder Mystery, gather your friends and dive into the fun!
Free Addons ➕
Who doesn’t love free goodies? Don’t miss out on Phantom Frames and Soundscapes+, two brand-new, exciting add-ons for Minecraft Bedrock Edition, crafted by The Hive team!
Planning a survival adventure with friends this festive season? These add-ons are the perfect way to enhance your world. Oh, and did we mention? They’re completely free on the Minecraft Marketplace!
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Just Build Moderation 🛠️
Want to help keep The Hive safe and get rewarded for it? You can now earn quest points as a reward for submitting accurate reports in Just Build!
Thanks to recent improvements in moderation, we’re now able to review a significantly higher volume of builds, leading to more effective action against inappropriate builders.
When you earn reporting rewards, you’ll receive a message from Mailbot. Thank you for helping to keep The Hive safe and enjoyable for everyone!
Website Updates 👤
We’ve been hard at work improving the experience on our website, focusing on enhancing its interactive features.
Searching for players got a whole lot easier! You no longer need to remember a player’s full username—simply type the beginning of their name to find them quickly.
Plus, profiles now showcase hats, back blings, pets, and mounts, so you can display your favorite in-game items in style!
Stay tuned for future website improvements, including minigame details pages and a full cosmetics catalogue.
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In this segment, we’ll highlight some of our favorite community creations, shared by you, our amazing players!
Players who have their art or video featured each receive the exclusive Buzztastic Creator hub title!
Snow Globe by E120 Candy
Take a look at this stunning custom snow globe crafted by E120 Candy! They’ve truly captured the magic of Winterfest – we can’t help but wish we had one too!
Tree Ornament by Chlorswift
Feast your eyes on this gorgeous tree ornament crafted by Chlorswift! Their creativity shines bright, perfectly capturing the festive spirit.
Winterfest Scene by Cub8e
Cub8e has crafted a wonderfully cozy Winterfest scene, complete with the grand festive tree! Have you unlocked all your daily gifts yet?
Winter Ticket Art by Savina875
Check out this amazing artwork by Savina875, showcasing the Winter Ticket scene in the hub! What’s your favorite item from the Winter Ticket collection?
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Want your art or video to be featured in the next issue of The Buzz? Post your awesome Hive creation in the art channel on our Discord server, X (formerly Twitter) or Bluesky, using the hashtag #buzztastic to be in with a chance of seeing it in the spotlight!
That’s it for this edition of The Buzz. Be sure to subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to learn about news and updates!
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