Welcome back, Commanders!
Since our last update, we’ve been hard at work in the shipyard listening to your #feedback and polishing the Hive #Battleship experience. Our goal is to make this the smoothest, most transparent, and most competitive Web3 mini-game on the Hive blockchain.
Today, we are thrilled to announce a massive deployment of UI upgrades, backend fixes, and a brand-new matchmaking system. Here is a breakdown of everything new in this update!
Completely Redesigned Multiplayer Command Center
We’ve completely overhauled the lobby UI to be much more intuitive and professional.
- Side-by-Side Operations: Hosting and Joining private matches now live in their own distinct "cards" for a cleaner look.
- Mobile Ready: The grid automatically stacks on #mobile devices, ensuring the game looks and plays perfectly on your phone.
- HQ Briefing (Info Button): Not sure how the #game works? We added a brand-new "ℹ️ Info" button in the top menu. Clicking it opens a sleek overlay detailing the rules of engagement, how the economy works, and how to challenge other players.
100% Economy Transparency & Seamless Challenges
When real HIVE is on the line, there should be zero surprises.
- Upfront Stake Info: Before you send a #challenge, create a room, or join a match, you will now see a clear breakdown of the 1.000 HIVE stake requirement, the 1.900 HIVE winner's prize, and the deflationary 0.050 HIVE Burn / Dev Fee.
- Direct Handshake Modal: We rebuilt the challenge #system! If someone spots you on the Online Radar and clicks "Challenge," you will instantly receive a custom in-game alert (no more annoying browser pop-ups!). Just hit "Accept & Pay" to process your stake via Hive Keychain and jump right into the action.
The "Deep Scan" Leaderboard
Previously, our leaderboard only looked at the most recent transactions, meaning some of our veteran commanders were slipping off the radar.
- 10,000 Block Deep Scan: The Global #Rankings panel now pages through up to 10,000 #transaction records to find everyone who has ever played a match.
- Zero-Win Tracking: We now track players who have deployed their fleets even if they haven't secured their first victory yet. The board proudly displays the Top 20 Commanders, bringing a lot more life to the competitive scene!
Under-The-Hood Polish
We squashed several bugs to ensure the fleet runs like a well-oiled machine:
- "Stuck" Battles Fixed: If an opponent disconnects or closes their tab during a match, the #server now properly cleans up the room. No more "ghost" battles clogging up the Active Battle feed!
- Tactical Turn Locks: The enemy board now visually dims and locks your cursor when it is your opponent's turn. No more misclicks or confusion about whose turn it is to fire.
- Login Security: Players are now required to log in via
before placing their ships, preventing connection errors later in the setup phase.
- Omni-Translation: We expanded our #translation engine! Every single piece of text—from the new HQ Briefing rules to the input placeholders—now translates flawlessly between English and Spanish.
The Fleet is Ready
The game is fully operational, the payouts are instant, and the waters are waiting. Gather your HIVE, log in, and let’s see who really rules the seas.
Drop a comment below if you are looking for an opponent, or let us know what features you’d like to see in the next update (Win rates? Tournaments? Mute buttons?).
