Hot hands and warm hearts abound: the Habbolympic Torch Relay took place this morning beginning in the Welcome Lounge and continuing throughout various public rooms.

With several staff and myriad players in attendance, the relay was an event to remember! Users chanted in support of the event and began to build hype for the competition to come.

Did you make it into the Welcome Lounge to mark the kick-off of the Habbolympics? Were you one of the proud Habbos carrying the flame? Let us know and we’ll see you this Friday for the Parade of Athletes Í

Anxious to bounce around the Battleball arena? While the big day isn’t here yet, Macklebee has shared some insight into how the feature is being developed and implemented for Habbo Origins.

Following up on rumours, power-up chasers will be happy that the “Rebound” edition is now confirmed to be the one we’ll play on launch.

Plus, another bonus: the team notes that development work for Battleball will have implications for both Trax and Snowstorm down the line ¶

Doormat appreciators, this is your day. This morning’s Funky Friday update brings not one, not two, not even ten … but forty-seven new doormat colours to the Origins catalogue!

If you’re looking to grab every colour, you’d better get clicking – these mats will disappear early tomorrow morning. Then, head on down to the Infobus Park and cast your vote in the ongoing Funky Friday release poll!

The Olympics are coming to Origins! An article posted this morning calls on players to form into teams and prepare for a grueling series of Habbo sporting events.

Full event details are pending, but festivities will kick off with a Torch Relay and Opening Ceremony scheduled for July 26th starting at 11 AM UTC.

If that feels too long to wait, don’t fret: Sports furniture is available for purchase beginning today – if hoarding is your sport, then your moment is here †

You aren’t imagining things – that tire screech came from the Infobus as it pulled back into the park for another vote! This time around, users are being asked about a potential re-release for Funky Friday items.

Players can participate in the poll by visiting the Infobus Park public room. Remember: you’ll need an active Habbo Club membership to cast your ballot, so badge up and show the world what Habbo democracy is all about!

Summer heat got you down? A chance to cool off – at least in Habbo – is here: the Gold Ice Cream Maker is now live for purchase! Priced at a cool 50 credits, this bad boy comes stocked with infinite vanilla cones.

As usual, only a week remains before the Gold ICM melts away for good … so get (c)licking ¬

It’s official: following up on the successful Hobba program poll, the team has confirmed that a second Infobus poll will be launching this Wednesday.

The poll topic has yet to be confirmed, so let your imagination run wild and comment your most delusional predictions while we wait —

The green and purple wave doesn’t quit! Today’s Funky Friday release brings a green recolour of the classic Red Telephone Box. Look familiar? Savvy players will recognize the tele from Habbo UK’s Idea Agency promo!

Funky Friday rules remain in effect, so take this chance to stock up – this week’s sale will end early Saturday, and it’s possible that today is the only time this item is ever put up for sale.

Following rumblings in the Habbo Collectibles Discord server, the infamous Red Devil has made his first official appearance in over a decade on Habbo’s official X page.

No date has been announced, but it seems Battleball will make its re-debut on Origins shortly. Re-learn those power-ups, exercise your clicker finger, and practice your bounce – the competition is coming!

If Daenerys is an Origins player, she must be very excited right about now: Dino Eggs have hit the catalogue! Like most of the rares we’ve seen thus far, they’re priced at a cool 50 credits and will spend a week up for purchase before leaving for good.

Bonnie’s Pillow, Holly Garland, and now the beloved Dino Egg … it’s a good month to love purple µ