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Current News[]
2025-03-14[]
BRAND-NEW OTTER PET QUEST AND JADE MAGIC HATCHING POTION QUEST! PLUS RETURNING FAVORITE PET QUESTS AND PI DAY GOODIES
Come See What's New![]
It's time to come and check out what's new in the Quest Shop! The selection of Pet Quests and Magic Hatching Potion Quests available for purchase has rotated and you're sure to find something exciting for your Party to tackle.
A day of getting stuck on your To-Do list gets frantic when you meet a plotting Otter who plays a mischievous game with you to help you prioritize. Get the latest pet quest, The Perfidious Plotter, and earn some playful Otter pets by completing your real-life tasks.
Boss Art and Pet Egg by Gawrone, Mount Art by Irena Urosevic
A quick break from avoiding the dishes turns into a strange journey to help a mysterious figure finish a chore that never seems to be done. Check out our brand-new Magic Hatching Potion Quest, The Jaded Jinx, to earn Jade Potions to try on your classic pet eggs!
Boss Art by Gawrone
This month, we're also featuring the Frog, Spider, Cow, and Pterodactyl Pet Quests.
Visit the Quest Shop from the menu and snag these Quests before they're rotated out on April 14th. You won't have another chance to grab these until next year, so don't delay!
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Celebrate Pi Day with Habitica![]
Hello Habiticans! In celebration of Pi Day on March 14, we've gifted everyone delicious slices of pie for you all to feed to your pets.
We've also given everyone who did not already have them a festive Pi Hat and Shield set so you can celebrate in style. Enjoy them, and thanks for being a part of our community!
March 2025[]
2025-03-12[]
SNAG YOUR FAVES FROM THE QUEST SHOP - NEW SELECTIONS ARE ON THE WAY!
New Adventures are Coming Soon![]
The selection of Pet Quests, Discounted Pet Quest Bundles, and the Magic Hatching Potion Quest will be changing on March 14th to make room for a new batch! Don't miss out on the brand-new Cat Pet Quest, the returning favorite Rooster, Slime, Peacock, and Bunny Pet Quests, or the Pink Marble Magic Hatching Potion Quest!
Be sure to stock up on these fun adventures for you and your Party before the new batch of Quests arrive.
2025-03-07[]
MARCH'S NEW BACKGROUND AND ENCHANTED ARMOIRE SET HAVE ARRIVED!
We've added a new background to the Customization Shop! Now your avatar can take in the lovely sight and scents of a Mountain Scene with Blossoms.
Plus, the selection of past Backgrounds in the Customization Shop has rotated, now featuring scenes from March and September.
And definitely check out the new gold-purchasable equipment in the Enchanted Armoire, including the Spring Petal Set. Better work hard on your real-life tasks to earn all the pieces! Enjoy :)
Background by Berker Sönmezler
2025-03-05[]
LAST CHANCE FOR OLD FASHIONED TEA SHOP BACKGROUND!
Fresh Backgrounds are Coming Soon![]
Don't forget to stop in and check out the Backgrounds in the Customization shop before they switch! Fresh selections rotate in on March 7th, so be sure to snag any current offerings you've had your eye on, including the new Old Fashioned Tea Shop. These Backgrounds won't be back until next February, so don't miss out!
2025-03-03[]
CHECK OUT HABITICA'S OFFICIAL CHALLENGES FOR MARCH!
March 2025 Resolution Success Challenge and Take This Challenge[]
The Habitica team has launched a special official Challenge series! These Challenges are designed to help you build and maintain goals that are destined for success and then stick with them as the year progresses. For this month's Challenge, Reach for Your First Achievement, we're focusing on setting smaller mini-goals as milestones! ! It has a 25 gem prize, which will be awarded to five lucky winners on April 1st.
Congratulations to the winners of February's Challenge, TMors, johannesc, Nature_Woman, sb126k, and Eforah!
The next Take This Challenge has also launched, "Cast of Characters,", with a focus on gaining a better understanding of your feelings. Be sure to check it out to earn additional pieces of the Take This armor set!
<img style="max-width:100%" src="https://habitica-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/mobileApp/images/promo_takeThis_gear.png%7CA Habitican wears the Take This Armor Set, including the armor, helm, sword, shield, pauldrons, and wings.|center]] Take This is a nonprofit that seeks to inform the gamer community about mental health issues, to provide education about mental disorders and mental illness prevention, and to reduce the stigma of mental illness.
Congratulations to the winners of the last Take This Challenge, grand prize winner Zynaire and Runners-Up: andreu, ninjaknox, tseahall, mike3, and Hydrasti. Plus, all participants in that Challenge have received a piece of the Take This item set if they hadn't completed it already. It is located in your Rewards column. Enjoy!
2025-03-01[]
MARCH'S SUBSCRIBER GEAR IS HERE! PLUS NEW SELECTIONS IN THE TIME TRAVELERS' SHOP!
New Jade Juggernaut Subscriber Set![]
The March Subscriber Item has been revealed: the Jade Juggernaut Item Set! Subscribe to Habitica by 11:59 PM US EST on March 31st to receive this exciting set! Go to Menu > Subscription on mobile or User > Subscription on web to sign up. If you're already an active subscriber, reload the site and then head to Inventory > Items to claim your gear! This set includes hair in the helm slot, and eyes you can find in the eyewear slot.
Subscribers also receive the ability to buy gems for gold -- the longer you subscribe, the more gems you can buy per month! There are other perks as well, such as longer access to uncompressed data and a cute Jackalope pet. Best of all, subscriptions let us keep Habitica running. Thank you very much for your support -- it means a lot to us.
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Come See What's New in the Time Travelers' Shop![]
The Mysterious Time Travelers have rotated their selection of past Subscriber Gear for the month!
Step into the Time Travelers Shop from the menu and check out their selection of past exclusive gear sets from March and September, available for one Mystic Hourglass per set.
Plus, don't forget the Steampunk Gear Sets, animated Steampunk Backgrounds, and special Pet and Hatching Potion Quests that are always in stock!
Want to get some Mystic Hourglasses? They're given as a special reward for long-term subscribers! Learn more by opening the Subscriptions section in the menu.
February 2025[]
2025-02-25[]
LAST CHANCE FOR HEARTFELT HARLEQUIN SUBSCRIBER SET AND THIS MONTH'S TIME TRAVELERS' SELECTIONS
Subscribe before February 28th to receive this month's exclusive gear set, the Heartfelt Harlequin Set! Don't forget, subscribers also can buy Gems with Gold and get other fantastic perks!
The Mysterious Time Travelers will rotate their stock of past subscriber gear with fresh selections at the beginning of next month. Be sure to use your Mystic Hourglasses to snag anything that you've had your eye on before then!
Want to learn more about subscribing and how to get Mystic Hourglasses? Check out the Subscriptions tab for all the info on plans and perks.
Your subscriptions keep Habitica running. Thank you, subscribers, it means a lot to us!
2025-02-21[]
POLKA DOT, CELESTIAL, AND ROSE GOLD MAGIC HATCHING POTIONS NOW IN THE MARKET!
Stop in and Browse this Month's Magic Hatching Potions![]
From now until March 21st you can snag the Polka Dot, Celestial, and Rose Gold Magic Potions and add some neat new friends to your stable!
Magic Hatching Potions work on any standard Pet egg. And Magic Hatching Potion Pets love every kind of Pet food, so they can grow into Mounts fast!
Don't delay, be sure to check these potions out soon. When they're gone, it will be a year until they return!
2025-02-19[]
LAST CHANCE FOR AURORA, CUPID, AND ICY SNOW POTIONS!
Market Magic Hatching Potion Stock is Rotating Soon![]
There will be a new shipment of Magic Hatching Potions coming to the Market on February 21st! If you've had your eye on the Aurora, Icy Snow, or Cupid Potions, be sure to add them to your inventory before they switch out
2025-02-17[]
EVEN MORE ADVENTURES ARE WAITING FOR YOU IN THE QUEST SHOP!
Check out the Mythical Marvels and Cuddle Buddies Discounted Quest Bundles![]
Along with this month's Pet and Magic Hatching Potion Quests, there are two discounted Pet Quest Bundles available!
You can get the Mythical Marvels Bundle featuring the Unicorn, Sea Serpent, and Gryphon Quests, and the Cuddle Buddies Bundle featuring the Bunny, Ferret, and Guinea Pig Quests. Each bundle costs seven Gems. Bundles save you five Gems over the cost of buying three Quests separately!
Snag these bundles before they rotate out on March 14th and have fun filling your stable with new pals!
2025-02-14[]
BRAND NEW CAT QUEST PLUS FEBRUARY SELECTIONS IN THE QUEST SHOP!
Come See What's New![]
It's time to come and check out what's new in the Quest Shop! The selection of Pet Quests and Magic Hatching Potion Quests available for purchase has rotated and you're sure to find something exciting for your Party to tackle.
A magic experiment gets hairy when you meet a mysterious cat who wants to help you think outside the proverbial box. Get the latest pet quest, a Purrplexing Predicament, and earn some mischievous cat pets by completing your real-life tasks.
This month, we're also featuring the Rooster, Slime, Peacock, and Bunny Pet Quests. The Pink Marble Magic Hatching Potion quest is also available!
Visit the Quest Shop from the menu and snag these Quests before they're rotated out on March 14th. You won't have another chance to grab these until next year, so don't delay!
Boss Art by Irena Urosevic
Special thanks to theflashisgone for concept art that inspired the Base Pet and Mount!
2025-02-11[]
SNAG YOUR FAVES FROM THE QUEST SHOP - NEW SELECTIONS ARE ON THE WAY!
New Adventures are Coming Soon![]
The selection of Pet Quests, Discounted Pet Quest Bundles, and the Magic Hatching Potion Quest will be changing on February 14th to make room for a new batch! Don't miss out on the Nudibranch, Sea Serpent, Gryphon, Yarn and Axolotl Pet Quests, or the Silver Magic Hatching Potion Quest!
Be sure to stock up on these fun adventures for you and your Party before the new batch of Quests arrive.
2025-02-07[]
FEBRUARY'S NEW BACKGROUND AND ENCHANTED ARMOIRE SET HAVE ARRIVED!
We've added a new background to the Customization Shop! Now your avatar can enjoy a cozy beverage in an Old Fashioned Tea Shop.
Plus, the selection of past Backgrounds in the Customization Shop has rotated, now featuring scenes from February and August.
And definitely check out the new gold-purchasable equipment in the Enchanted Armoire, including the Fancy Floral Accessories Set. Better work hard on your real-life tasks to earn all the pieces! Enjoy :)
Background by Berker Sönmezler
2025-02-05[]
LAST CHANCE FOR WINTER LANDSCAPE WITH CABIN BACKGROUND
Fresh Backgrounds are Coming Soon![]
Don't forget to stop in and check out the Backgrounds in the Customization shop before they switch! Fresh selections rotate in on February 7th, so be sure to snag any current offerings you've had your eye on, including the new Winter Landscape with Cabin. These Backgrounds won't be back until next January, so don't miss out!
2025-02-03[]
NEW OFFICIAL CHALLENGES FOR FEBRUARY!
Keep that New Year's Resolution All Year Long[]
The Habitica team has launched a special official Challenge series! These Challenges are designed to help you build and maintain goals that are destined for success and then stick with them as the year progresses. For February's Challenge, Hone Your Weapons, we're focusing on refining and narrowing down your goals to make them more achievable! It has a 25 gem prize, which will be awarded to five lucky winners on March 3rd.
Congratulations to the winners of January's Challenge, grimmly_sands, StuntMonk, unitedmethod, hb-1jg3xad5xn3px0omo, and TheOriginalFive!
The next Take This Challenge has also launched, I am the Night!, with a focus on forming better sleep habits. Be sure to check it out to earn additional pieces of the Take This armor set!
<img style="max-width:100%" src="https://habitica-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/mobileApp/images/promo_takeThis_gear.png%7CA Habitican wears the Take This Armor Set, including the armor, helm, sword, shield, pauldrons, and wings.|center]] Take This is a nonprofit that seeks to inform the gamer community about mental health issues, to provide education about mental disorders and mental illness prevention, and to reduce the stigma of mental illness.
Congratulations to the winners of the last Take This Challenge, "Organize Your Inventory!": grand prize winner praxidicis, and runners-up hb-15ieay7o522musqr4, samsip, WildGeese, and Rafahgp. Plus, all participants in that Challenge have received a piece of the Take This item set if they hadn't completed it already. It is located in your Rewards column. Enjoy!
2025-02-01[]
FEBRUARY'S SUBSCRIBER GEAR IS HERE, PLUS NEW SELECTIONS IN THE TIME TRAVELERS' SHOP!
New Heartfelt Harlequin Subscriber Set![]
The February Subscriber Item has been revealed: the Heartfelt Harlequin Item Set! Subscribe to Habitica by 11:59 PM US EST on February 28th to receive this exciting set! Go to Menu > Subscription on mobile or User > Subscription on web to sign up. If you're already an active subscriber, reload the site and then head to Inventory > Items to claim your gear! This set includes a helm, armor, and a set of balloons you can find in the shield slot.
Subscribers also receive the ability to buy gems for gold -- the longer you subscribe, the more gems you can buy per month! There are other perks as well, such as longer access to uncompressed data and a cute Jackalope pet. Best of all, subscriptions let us keep Habitica running. Thank you very much for your support -- it means a lot to us.
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Come See What's New in the Time Travelers' Shop![]
The Mysterious Time Travelers have rotated their selection of past Subscriber Gear for the month!
Step into the Time Travelers Shop from the menu and check out their selection of past exclusive gear sets from February and August, available for one Mystic Hourglass per set.
Plus, don't forget the Steampunk Gear Sets, animated Steampunk Backgrounds, and special Pet and Hatching Potion Quests that are always in stock!
Want to get some Mystic Hourglasses? They're given as a special reward for long-term subscribers! Learn more by opening the Subscriptions section in the menu.
January 2025[]
2025-01-31[]
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HABITICA!
It's Time to Party![]
January 31st is Habitica's Birthday! Thank you so much for being a part of our community - it means a lot.
In honor of the festivities, everyone has been awarded an assortment of yummy cake to feed to your pets! Plus, for the next two days Alexander the Merchant is selling cake in the Market, and cake will sometimes drop when you complete your tasks. Cake works just like normal pet food!
You've also got a new set of Party Robes in your equipment if you did not already own all the sets! Don them with pride.
As another present to get you in a festive mood, we've awarded all active users Gems! Use them to buy Quests, Magic Hatching Potions, Backgrounds, or any other goodies from the shops you've had your eye on.
Finally, everyone has been awarded the Habitica Birthday Bash achievement! This achievement stacks for each Birthday Bash you celebrate with us.
2025-01-27[]
LAST CHANCE FOR FROSTBINDER SUBSCRIBER SET AND THIS MONTH'S TIME TRAVELERS' SELECTIONS
Subscribe before January 31st to receive this month's exclusive gear set, the Frostbinder Set! Don't forget, subscribers also can buy Gems with Gold and get other fantastic perks!
The Mysterious Time Travelers will rotate their stock of past subscriber gear with fresh selections at the beginning of next month. Be sure to use your Mystic Hourglasses to snag anything that you've had your eye on before then!
Want to learn more about subscribing and how to get Mystic Hourglasses? Check out the Subscriptions tab for all the info on plans and perks.
Your subscriptions keep Habitica running. Thank you, subscribers, it means a lot to us!
2025-01-21[]
NEW MAGIC HATCHING POTIONS NOW AVAILABLE!
Aurora, Cupid, and Icy Snow Potions have come to the Market![]
Stop into the Market and browse this month's Magic Hatching Potions! From now until February 21st you can snag the Aurora, Cupid, and Icy Snow Magic Potions and add some neat new friends to your stable!
Magic Hatching Potions work on any standard Pet egg. And Magic Hatching Potion Pets love every kind of Pet food, so they can grow into Mounts fast!
Don't delay, be sure to check these potions out soon. When they're gone, it will be a year until they return!
2025-01-18[]
LAST CHANCE FOR PEPPERMINT, HOLLY, AND GINGERBREAD POTIONS!
The Market's Magic Hatching Potion Stock is Rotating Soon![]
There will be a new shipment of Magic Hatching Potions coming to the Market on January 21st! If you've had your eye on the brand-new Gingerbread Potions or the classic Holly and Peppermint Potions, be sure to add them to your inventory before they switch out.
2025-01-16[]
MORE WINTRY FUN IN THE QUEST SHOP!
The Quest Shop is now stocking the special Winter Quest Bundle! It includes the Trapper Santa, Find the Cub, and Penguin Pet Quests, all for seven gems!
The Quests are also available individually in the Seasonal Shop.
It will be a year before these quests are available again, so be sure you snag them before they melt away on February 13th!
2025-01-14[]
JANUARY ADVENTURES ARE WAITING FOR YOU IN THE QUEST SHOP!
Come See What's New![]
t’s time to come and check out what’s new in the Quest Shop! The selection of Pet Quests and Magic Hatching Potion Quests available for purchase has rotated and you’re sure to find something exciting for your Party to tackle.
This month, we’re featuring the Nudibranch, Sea Serpent, Gryphon, Yarn, and Axolotl Pet Quests. The Silver Magic Hatching Potion quest is also available!
Visit the Quest Shop from the menu and snag these Quests before they’re rotated out on February 14th. You won’t have another chance to grab these until next year, so don’t delay!
2025-01-11[]
SNAG YOUR FAVES FROM THE QUEST SHOP - NEW SELECTIONS ARE ON THE WAY!
New Selections are Coming to the Quest Shop Soon[]
The selection of Pet Quests, Discounted Pet Quest Bundles, and the Magic Hatching Potion Quest will be changing on January 14th to make room for a new batch! Don’t miss out on the T Rex, Deer, Parrot, Sabretooth, or Dolphin Pet Quests, or the Ruby Magic Hatching Potion Quest!
Be sure to stock up on these fun adventures for you and your Party before the new batch of Quests arrive.
2025-01-08[]
JANUARY'S NEW BACKGROUND AND ENCHANTED ARMOIRE SET ARE HERE!
New Winter Landscape with Cabin Background and Snowy Trapper Hat Set[]
We’ve added a new background to the Customization Shop! Now your avatar can stay cozy in a Winter Landscape with Cabin.
Plus, the selection of past Backgrounds in the Customization Shop has rotated, now featuring scenes from January and July.
And definitely check out the new gold-purchasable equipment in the Enchanted Armoire, including the Snowy Trapper Hat Set. Better work hard on your real-life tasks to earn all the pieces! Enjoy :)
Background by Berker Sönmezler
2025-01-05[]
NEW YEAR'S SUBSCRIPTION GIVEAWAY! PLUS LAST CHANCE FOR GIFT-ONE-GET-ONE PROMOTION AND FIRST SNOW IN THE FOREST BACKGROUND!
Don't Miss Out on Gift-One-Get-One![]
Be sure to jumpstart your 2025 by taking advantage of our Gift-One-Get-One event! Gift a Habitica subscription to a friend or loved one and get the same length of subscription for yourself, free!
Subscribers get tons of perks every month, including exclusive items like the Frostbinder Set (shown above), the ability to buy gems with gold, and a cute exclusive Jackalope Pet. Plus, it helps keep Habitica running ad-free :) To gift a subscription to someone, just open their profile and click on the present icon in the upper right.
If you've been curious about trying out a subscription, now's the time! Gear up for the new year with exciting perks for you and your favorite accountability buddy.
Promotion ends at 11:59 PM US Eastern Time on January 6th
Please note that if you or your gift recipient already have a recurring subscription, the gifted subscription will only start after that subscription is cancelled or has expired. Thanks so much for your support!
New Year's Subscription Giveaway![]
Want a chance to win a Habitica subscription? Head over to our official Instagram account and enter our special giveaway by sharing your resolution for 2025.
Four players will receive a gift subscription on us, plus each winner gets to pick a friend to receive a matching subscription for free!
Enter on Instagram by January 7th, 11:59 PM EST for a chance to win! Winners will be announced there on January 8th. See the giveaway post on Instagram for full giveaway rules and details.
Last Chance for First Snow in the Forest Background![]
Don’t forget to stop in and check out the Backgrounds in the Customization shop before they switch! Fresh selections rotate in on January 7th, so be sure to snag any current offerings you’ve had your eye on, including the new First Snow in the Forest. These Backgrounds won’t be back until next December, so don’t miss out!
2025-01-03[]
JANUARY'S OFFICIAL CHALLENGES ARE HERE! BOOST YOUR 2025 GOALS AND GET A CHANCE TO WIN PRIZES!
January 2025 Resolution Success Challenge and New Take This Challenge[]
The Habitica team has launched a special official Challenge series! These Challenges are designed to help you build and maintain goals that are destined for success and then stick with them as the year progresses. For this month's Challenge, Journey's End and New Beginnings, we're focusing on choosing realistic and achievable resolutions! Five winners will receive their choice of a three-month gift subscription to Habitica or 75 Gems when it closes on February 3rd.
Congratulations to the winners of December's Challenge: Aesma_Daeva, ottofriedrich, RudgarMagebane, Bleedpxls, and MRYGM1983 !
The next Take This Challenge has also launched, "Organize Your Inventory!", with a focus on managing clutter and creating a more organized space! Be sure to check it out to earn additional pieces of the Take This armor set!
Take This is a nonprofit that seeks to inform the gamer community about mental health issues, to provide education about mental disorders and mental illness prevention, and to reduce the stigma of mental illness.
Congratulations to the winners of the last Take This Challenge, "Playing the Long Con!": grand prize winner CandleMan and runners-up goku, Gospel2Nigeria, LeBrocard, Cookie, and Danilo Silva. Plus, all participants in that Challenge have received a piece of the Take This item set if they hadn't completed it already. It is located in your Rewards column. Enjoy!
2025-01-01[]
HAPPY NEW YEAR! JANUARY'S SUBSCRIBER GEAR IS HERE, NEW TIME TRAVELERS' SELECTIONS, AND LAST CHANCE FOR GIFT-ONE-GET-ONE!
Don't Miss Out on Our Best Promotion of the Year![]
Be sure to jumpstart your 2025 by taking advantage of our Gift-One-Get-One event! Gift a Habitica subscription to a friend or loved one and get the same length of subscription for yourself, free!
Subscribers get tons of perks every month, including exclusive items like the Frostbinder Set (shown above), the ability to buy gems with gold, and a cute exclusive Jackalope Pet. Plus, it helps keep Habitica running ad-free :) To gift a subscription to someone, just open their profile and click on the present icon in the upper right.
If you've been curious about trying out a subscription, now's the time! Gear up for the new year with exciting perks for you and your favorite accountability buddy.
Promotion ends at 11:59 PM US Eastern Time on January 6th
Please note that if you or your gift recipient already have a recurring subscription, the gifted subscription will only start after that subscription is cancelled or has expired. Thanks so much for your support!
New Frostbinder Subscriber Set![]
The January Subscriber Item has been revealed: the Frostbinder Item Set! Subscribe to Habitica by 11:59 PM US EST on January 31st to receive this exciting set! Go to Menu > Subscription on mobile or User > Subscription on web to sign up. If you're already an active subscriber, reload the site and then head to Inventory > Items to claim your gear! This set includes a helm and a left-handed staff you can find in the shield (off-hand) slot.
Subscribers also receive the ability to buy gems for gold -- the longer you subscribe, the more gems you can buy per month! There are other perks as well, such as longer access to uncompressed data and a cute Jackalope pet. Best of all, subscriptions let us keep Habitica running. Thank you very much for your support -- it means a lot to us.
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Come See What's New in the Time Travelers' Shop![]
The Mysterious Time Travelers have rotated their selection of past Subscriber Gear for the month!
Step into the Time Travelers Shop from the menu and check out their selection of past exclusive gear sets from January and July, available for one Mystic Hourglass per set.
Plus, don’t forget the Steampunk Gear Sets, animated Steampunk Backgrounds, and special Pet and Hatching Potion Quests that are always in stock!
Want to get some Mystic Hourglasses? They’re given as a special reward for long-term subscribers! Learn more by opening the Subscriptions section in the menu.