We’re live! Following on the heels of a frenzied giveaway inviting users to perform, hopefuls met today to ísingí their hearts out in Origins’ first X Factor audition —

Group performances saw some contestants advance automatically, while four others – Lemonomicon, Thinkable, Valois, and Wowin – were set to battle it out in a deadlock heat for the final spaces.

Then came a shock: Lemonomicon managed to rush into the finalists area without notice, leaving the others to panic before Wowin received the sole boot of the day!

Check under the cut for a comprehensive list of songs and performers, and we’ll see you back here next week to report on the next stage of the competition ¬

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I’m writing this while aboard an unnamed pirate ship sailing across the Habbo ocean … and what’s that I spy from atop the crow’s nest? Is it a … is it pirate bunny? Is that … it can’t be … C-Captain … Captain Cottontail?!

If my eyes aren’t deceiving me, all-new pirate ducks and bunnies are available (at great value) in the catalogue as we speak. Act fast, because these deals will be sleeping with the fishes no later than tomorrow afternoon ¬

As the saying goes: if you build it, they will come (and give you a pirate badge). Shipyards across the hotel are buzzing at the opportunity to scoop first place in an all-around pirate ship construction showdown!

The three best pirate ships will sail away with a set of prizes sure to make any corsair seethe with jealousy, including that all-new badge as well as a “winner’s choice” treasure trove of free furni.

As per official rules, all entries must be named “Pirate Ship 2024” and completed no later than 14:00 UTC on September 16th … better get to building! ª

In the timeless spirit of Oprah’s infamous car giveaway: you get a trophy, and you get a trophy, and you get a trophy, and … everybody gets a trophy! |

Building on earlier OSHA and Pokémon-themed giveaways, users role-playing everything from McDonalds to IMDB have given out hundreds of specialized trophies to random recipients throughout the hotel.

While some are strictly collectible, other trophies come attached to events: in one instance, a Simon Cowell impersonator has even given out invitations to an upcoming American Idol-styled singing contest.

If you’re looking to join in the fun, we suggest popping by the Welcome Lounge. Keep your wits about you, make friends, and wish luck to those American Idol hopefuls!

Of all the rares to try and hide from a pack of sleuthing Habbos, the impressively-tall Blue Pillar would not be my first choice! Users found the rare at the end of a hunt beginning with a mysterious article posted this morning.

Following through a series of secret rooms (complete with kick war functionality †), users discovered clues written on sticky notes pointing toward a message displayed on the catalogue’s rare page.

Using this message to deduce the password to a room full of hidden treasure, the fastest users (jmlowsx, b0y, and belle) nabbed a Pillar of their own before they were released to the community for 50 credits each!

In an Origins first, sixteen helping hands (or would that be thirty-two?) have been appointed to their Hobba posts to act as community guides around the hotel.

The team also notes that it’s likely applications will re-open down the line. Check under the cut for a full list of initiates, and here’s to helping one another out ¶

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Goodbye, OSHA … hello, Oshawott! The “trophy collecting” event trend that took the hotel by storm in August has captured lighting in a bottle for a second time, this go-around with a focus on Pokémon \(ì w ì)/

Amidst randomly-gifted starter Pokémon trophies from a mysterious character named “ProfessorOak”, users have spent time trading, gathering supplies, and exploring recreations of some classic Kanto Region locations.

What comes next for Habbo’s Pokémon world is anyone’s guess, but if one iteration doesn’t fill your Pokéball, you’re not out of luck: several copycat games inspired by the original have already formed. Happy hunting! µ

Players, it’s time to get into ship shape: September is pirate month in Habbo Origins! ¬

This month’s campaign promises to bring an absolute treasure chest full of furni releases, competitions, and campaign activities to the hotel beginning this Tuesday.

The “arr”-senal of fun will commence with a search for the Flying Tubman’s long-lost mystery rare – details will come soon, so get your telescopes ready to hunt!

In the meantime, head on over to the mainsite to review the full activity schedule, and we’ll see you here on the tenth for the big kickoff ª

Who needs one favourite programme when you can have twenty? Even the most avid of watchers have a chance to meet their television needs this Friday … in five vibrant and exciting colours no less ¬

Based on the classic red Portable TV, today’s sale marks the first time Funky Friday has visited the “Accessories” catalogue section. Coming in at six credits each, these are one of the lowest-priced offers yet. Don’t miss out!

It’s lean, it’s mean, it’s green, and it’s … askew!

The most beloved plant to never hit the middle of a floor tile has returned to our hotel as of this morning and Aloe Vera fever has hotel economists in a frenzy.

On sale through Friday, this classic will run you an easy fifty credits per plant and is ready for stacking, trading, and watering immediately following purchase. With enough time, this favourite will grow on just about anyone!