HTB Seasons: Compete against the best and test your hacking might

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Enhance security workflows by integrating validated AI agents.

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Assess and verify that cyber teams can withstand real-world threats.

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Build and elevate cyber talent through structured plans.

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More than hacking. Better than video games.

Enter HTB Seasons: the new frontier of gamified hacking that allows you to compete against other hackers and win prizes!

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13 Weeks, 13 Machines

It is time to join the competitive side of Hack The Box. HTB Seasons is a time-limited game mode that keeps playersengaged and introduces new content, theme, and hacking techniques.

Play for free, earn rewards

Unlock Season-themed swag and other rewards (including gift cards and Academy Cubes) as you progress through the Tiers.Free forever, no subscription required.

One seasonal Machine is released everyweek. Connect and exploit it!

Earn points by completing weekly Machinesand climb the Seasonal leaderboard.

What will your final rank be? Loot yourrewards when the Season ends.

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How do HTB Seasons work?

At the end of each season, your Points and Tier will determine your rewards.
You can win more than $300 in HTB gift cards, swag, and more every season!

Seasonal Points

Points will decide your place in the Leaderboard! To earn points, completeweekly Machines faster than others.

Seasonal Tiers

Tiers will tell your current standing in the HTB Season ranking and it is based onthe total flag you pwn.

Seasonal Prizes

Points & Tiers will determine your prizeat the end of each Season. Will you makeit to the big rewards?

Join 4.3m hackers

Play every week! At the end of every Season, Points and Tiers are restand new one begins. Are you ready to join the competition?

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Seasonal FAQ

Who is HTB Seasons for?

Seasons are a competitive environment for hackers around the world to compete to be atop the scoreboard. At the same time, newer players will have a chance to compete against themselves by claiming flags and climbing the tiers.

What’s changing about the old ranking system?

For the most part, no changes. The most recent 20 releases will still be active Machines, contributing points towards the old Hall of Fame and Hacker ranking. Solving a Machine during its “Season Week” will give points for both the Season and in the old Hall of Fame. Once a Machine finishes its “Season Week” in the Season, it will go to the active Machines tab on Hack The Box. As usual, there will be 20 active Machines (the one active for the season plus 19 more), with one retiring each week.

How can I play HTB Seasons?

HTB Seasons are available to all users, hence you will just need to login to your HTB account and check out the Season section at the left of your dashboard. Spawn your Machine and you successfully entered the Season!

Are HTB Seasons available for corporate teams?

You’ll be able to play the Machine as an active Machine, but to get points for the Season, you’ll have to submit the flag via the HTB Season section.

Do I need a VIP/VIP+ subscription to play HTB Seasons?

A VIP subscription is not required. Release Arena provides players with their own instances of Machines on Saturday through Wednesday after release. This will now be available to all players (even free accounts) through the HTB Seasons interface. Seasonal Machines will still be available in free and VIP shared labs, and via VIP+ individual instances as well.