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Steam News29 May 20261mo ago

1.5.4 Hotfix

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.

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What changed

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  • Gameplay
  • Compatibility
  • Fixes
  • Balance
  • UI and audio
fixedWe have conducted a small hotfix to address issues that occurred after the Survival Mode update.
changed◈ Update VersionLinux: v1.5.4
fixed◈ Update ContentSurvival Mode: Fixed an issue where restarting a mission did not reliably restore inventory and units back to the mission-start state.
fixed◈ Update ContentSurvival Mode: Fixed an issue where loading a save could immediately show the Mission Failed screen.
fixed◈ Update ContentSurvival Mode: Fixed an issue where starter workers could be duplicated or become unable to receive commands.
fixed◈ Update ContentDLC: Fixed an issue where Steam was not initialized correctly to recognize DLC ownership.

The Hive changes

fixedWe have conducted a small hotfix to address issues that occurred after the Survival Mode update.
changedLinux: v1.5.4
fixedSurvival Mode: Fixed an issue where restarting a mission did not reliably restore inventory and units back to the mission-start state.
fixedSurvival Mode: Fixed an issue where loading a save could immediately show the Mission Failed screen.
fixedSurvival Mode: Fixed an issue where starter workers could be duplicated or become unable to receive commands.

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 ModeFixed an issue where restarting a mission did not reliably restore inventory and units back to the mission-start state.
  • Survival ModeFixed an issue where loading a save could immediately show the Mission Failed screen.
  • Survival ModeFixed an issue where starter workers could be duplicated or become unable to receive commands.
  • DLCFixed an issue where Steam was not initialized correctly to recognize DLC ownership.
  • WorkerAdded building hotkeys for workers.
  • InfestorAdded hotkeys for Infestor abilities.
  • CameraIncreased camera distance on certain levels so they feel less cramped and claustrophobic.
  • Hive QueenReduced the cooldown of the Hive Queen’s Legionnaire and Hunter spawn eggs.
  • Hive QueenRemoved the food cost from the Hive Queen’s Legionnaire and Hunter spawn eggs.
  • Main MenuChanged the Survival Mode button text to “AVAILABLE NOW”.

◈ Notes

Please update The Hive to the latest version for the changes to be applied.

Thank you for playing The Hive!

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Steam News / 29 May 2026

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