Attention, strategy fans and insect enthusiasts! Hive Blight, the buzzy roguelite autobattler from indie studio OptizOnion, is officially crawling into Early Access. If you’ve ever wanted to command a legion of beetles and wasps to take down a fungal plague, your time is coming.

The Core Loop

The world is being consumed by a fungal corruption brought on by the mysterious Fungomancer. To save the kingdom, you’ll need to:

Draft & Adapt: Choose from over 30 unique insect units—each inspired by real-life biology—to build your perfect swarm.

Synergise: Combine units from different clans (like the fearless Vespada or the rhythmic Sweet Symphoney) to unlock game-breaking combos.

Survive the Blight: Manage your Elixir (your life essence) as you navigate a perilous map filled with shops, forges, and sacred altars.

Key Dates & Details

Early Access Launch: March 9, 2026

Platform: PC (Steam)

Current Event: If you can’t wait until March, a demo is live now through February 14th as part of the Tiny Roguelike Festival on Steam!

Why Early Access?

The devs plan to stay in Early Access for about a year to fine-tune the balance and add even more content, including new bosses, items, and mechanics. Supporting the game now also means a lower entry price as a thank you for helping shape the hive.

“Unite the clans, build your synergies, and push back the Blight.”

Find out more here on Steam – https://shorturl.at/rQGXZ

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