For The Hive News

Hey everyone,

We’re announcing a short delay to the free For the Hive playtest. (about one month)
There are a few final things that still need work before we’re ready, including:

• UI improvements
  
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• Animation implementation
  
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• General bug fixing
  

We’re really close, and we appreciate your patience. As this is our first time releasing anything publicly, it’s been a huge learning experience—and we want to make sure it’s something we’re proud to share.

We’ll be posting a video update soon to show the current state of the game. It’s looking good, and we’re nearly there.

Thanks again for hanging in there with us.
—The For the Hive Team

New Character Reveal – The Wolf Spider Has Entered the Hive!



We’re excited to introduce a brand-new fighter in For the Hive: the Wolf Spider!

Forget webs—this fierce predator doesn’t wait for prey. The Wolf Spider chases it down, pouncing with lethal force. With a terrifying blend of speed, venom, and aggression, it’s built for pure hunt-style combat.



🕸️ Key traits:

No webs. No mercy. Wolf spiders chase and strike—fast and brutal.
Venomous attacks wear down opponents even after the initial blow.
Low armor, but incredibly agile. Dodge, flank, and go for the kill.
A nightmare for slower bugs trying to flee.
We can’t wait to see how you use this relentless hunter in the upcoming playtest.



👀 Take a look at their species page in the Insectarium : https://www.arcaneworlds.com/inspectarium-detail?beeId=68023c263112db0e4e99f1f8



Tag us and share your thoughts on socials—we're always watching… just like the Wolf Spider.

Announcement Content
🛡️ Combat Playtest Incoming – April 30th!

The For the Hive playtest is almost here, and yes—it’s still on track!

This early test is all about combat and gives us crucial feedback to help shape the future of the game. Whether you sting, slice, or strike, every move you make will help us refine the experience.

✅ Free to join
✅ Open to all registered players
✅ No strings attached – just bring your swarm energy

👾 Available characters for this test:

🐝 Honeybee

🕷️ Jumping Spider

🐜 Black Ant

🛠️ Termite

To get access, head over to www.arcaneworlds.com and scroll down to the Beta Test section to register.

We’re looking forward to seeing you in the hive! 💥

Hey everyone! Just a quick reminder that our FREE Playtest goes live on April 30th! This is your chance to jump in and experience the combat we've been crafting.

🔥 Play as:

✅ Black Ant
✅ Termite
✅ Honey Bee
✅ Jumping Spider

Try out each character’s unique abilities and get a feel for the battles ahead! Later this year, we’ll be adding even more playable creatures as we continue developing the sandbox campaign mode.

Your feedback is invaluable, so let us know what you think! See you in the fight on April 30th! 🏆

See you all there,

Arcane Worlds.

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Hey everyone! It’s time for For The Hive Devlog #8, and we’ve got some exciting updates to share!

🔥 Combat Overhaul – Dismemberment, part disablement, blood effects, and a much more skill-based combat system. Every encounter is now more tactical, intense, and rewarding.

🦠 New Attacks & Skill System – We’ve introduced light and heavy attacks for each species! Right now, all insects share a bite as their light attack, while heavy attacks are unique:

🐝 Bee – Sting for high close-range damage.
🦠 Termite – Acid spray to corrode enemies from a distance.
🐜 Ant – Charge to knock enemies back.
🕷️ Jumping Spider (WIP) – Soon to be able to leap into combat with deadly precision.
🎮 UI Upgrades – A new minimap, health & armor tracking, stamina & special resource systems, and an improved combat HUD.



🏡 Bases & Digging – We’ve added partial voxel technology, meaning you can dig tunnels, build mounds, and even create nests inside real-world-inspired locations like trees. In the future, this will allow players to design their own bases!



🌍 Playtest Zone Update – We’re keeping the current playtest zone for now, with some minor improvements. Due to the scale and complexity of For The Hive, level design takes a lot of custom work, and we’re aiming to hire a full-time environment specialist this year to develop the game’s first full map.

📅 Playtest Release Date – April 30th! We’re working hard to deliver on this date. Stay tuned on YouTube, Facebook, and Discord for updates!

🌐 New Website & Patreon – A new website is coming soon, and we’re also launching a Patreon for those who want to support the game’s development! Patreon perks include private development updates, early feature testing, and more.

💬 Let us know what excites you the most in the comments! Thanks for your support, and see you in the playtest! 🚀