Recently, the healing survival sandbox game "Hive: Alien Story" announced that it would adjust its release window to the first quarter of 2026 and announced a comprehensive evolution plan for the Sota7 planet.Why did this work, which has more than 200,000 wishlists on the Steam platform, be postponed? We are honored to invite core members of the development team to explain the considerations behind this delay and future development plans.

Thank you very much for speaking with us.Could you please give players a brief introduction to what kind of game "Hive: Alien Story" is?

Thank you very much for this interview opportunity."Hive: Alien Story" is a healing survival sandbox game. Players will play as bioengineers to carry out ecological transformation on an unknown planet called Sota7.The game integrates a variety of gameplay methods such as open world exploration, resource management, biological evolution, and technological construction. Players need to balance the planet's ecosystem while studying the characteristics of animals and plants and coping with various environmental challenges.Our goal is to create an alien world where players can not only experience the fun of exploration, but also experience the sense of accomplishment in creation.

We have seen the official postponement announcement. First of all, could you please talk about your considerations for adjusting the release time this time?

Thank you players for your attention to our postponement announcement.After in-depth discussions with the team, we decided to adjust the release time to the first quarter of 2026.This decision is indeed not easy, but we believe that the extra time will allow us to present a more complete and refined Sota7 planet to players.Currently, the game's wish list on the Steam platform has exceeded 200,000. This expectation makes us feel a heavy responsibility and strengthens our determination to make the game the best it can be.

In your official postponement announcement, we noticed that you used the term "planetary evolution". Can you give us a detailed introduction to its connotation?

This is a good question."Planet Evolution" mainly includes four key dimensions: First, the advancement of technology implementation. We have in-depth cooperation with NVIDIA and integrated DLSS4. The latest technologies such as RTX and RTXDI ensure that the game reaches the best state in terms of picture performance and operating efficiency; secondly, the richness of the ecosystem, we are greatly increasing the biodiversity of the planet; thirdly, the perfection of exploration tools, including optimizing the operating experience of drones and hoverboards; finally, the freedom of creative expression, we have greatly expanded the functions of the photo mode, adding a variety of filters, stickers and lighting systems, allowing players to record and share their alien experiences in a more creative way.We hope to make players feel that this is a truly "alive" planet.

These all-around upgrades are truly exciting.Can you please talk specifically about how these improvements will translate into players' actual exploration experience on the planet Sota7?

First of all, in terms of technical cooperation, our in-depth cooperation with NVIDIA has brought significant visual improvements.By integrating DLSS 4 technology, games can provide smoother frame rate performance while maintaining high image quality.The use of RTX global illumination and RTXDI direct illumination technology makes the lighting system of the Sota7 planet more realistic and natural.

The second is the overall improvement of the alien ecology.The Sota7 planet will introduce more new species of animals and plants, and players will encounter more interactive creatures during the exploration process.This not only improves ecological diversity, but also makes every exploration full of novelty and surprises. The behavioral patterns and ecological functions of different creatures will significantly enhance the strategy and immersion of the game.

In terms of exploration tools, the new version of the drone system has significantly expanded its functionality and operating range.Players can use drones to more conveniently scout the environment and collect resources. This improvement will allow players to explore every corner of Sota7 more deeply and experience a freer space operation experience.

Hoverboard animations and visuals have been fully optimized.The upgraded skateboard not only brings a smoother movement experience, but also uses dynamic wind effects to allow players to truly feel the freedom of the wind blowing through their hair during skating.

The visual appearance of mineral deposits has been optimized to be more obvious, allowing players to easily identify resource locations and improve exploration efficiency; the blueprint database has been fully expanded, allowing players to observe the operation and internal structure of different equipment.Through this function, players can understand the technological mechanism of the planet like a scientist.

Human-computer interaction has been improved, making interactions smoother and more natural.Interface feedback and visual performance have been improved, giving players a smoother and more comfortable experience when controlling characters, operating tools, or performing tasks; the photo mode has added a variety of features, including filters, stickers, and lighting systems to meet players' various needs, from cinematic shots to humorous screenshots.Players can create and share more creative video content.

After listening to your detailed introduction to the upgrades of Sota7 planet just now, I believe that players can’t wait to explore this alien world.Towards the end of the interview, do you have anything to say to the players who have been following "Hive: Alien Story"?

First of all, we would like to express our most sincere thanks to all players who have paid attention to "Hive: Alien Story".Whether they are old players who have followed us from the beginning or new friends who have just learned about the game, every discussion and every suggestion you have is an important driving force for us to move forward.Special thanks go to the 200,000 players who lit up their wishlists for us on Steam. This number is not only an encouragement to us, but also a heavy responsibility.We know that adjusting the release date to the first quarter of 2026 will disappoint many players, but this decision is to ensure that when everyone finally sets foot on the Sota7 planet, they can get the most complete and shocking exploration experience.Our development team is going all out, from the ecosystem to the exploration tools, from the visual performance to the interactive experience, every aspect is being carefully polished.

If you haven't added the game to your wishlist yet, please go to Steam to search for "Hive: Alien Story" and click to follow.This will not only allow us to receive our development progress as soon as possible, but also help us make this alien world visible to more fans.I look forward to meeting you all on the Sota7 planet in 2026 and embarking on this unique journey of interstellar exploration together!