Red Teaming
Don’t get crushed under the pressure in Season 8: Depths!
We hope you’re ready to get back into another Season! There’s a bit I’d like to review from Season 7, but first, list talk about this Season’s theme, Depths.
JXoaT,
Apr 28
2025
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Each Season brings 13 weeks of brand-new Seasonal Machines, ranging in difficulty from Easy to Insane. Every week, a fresh challenge drops—giving you the chance to sharpen your skills, climb the leaderboard, and claim some awesome prizes along the way.
Whether you're chasing a top spot, aiming to reach a new Seaonal rank, or just looking to level up your hacking game, Seasons offer something for everyone.
The next Season kicks off this May—so keep your eyes open in the coming weeks.
This Season’s theme is Depths!
Season 8 Depths
10 thousand meters below curls of the ocean's tides, there’s no light—only pressure, silence, and the unknown.
You and the collaborators of the deep-sea research lab GRX-07, have been on auxiliary power for the last 2 hours.
A collision in the early hours brought the team alive. An automated message was broadcast giving everyone the protocols to follow.
Through the glass and emergency lights flashing the crew could make two things out:
- Lab 3 housing half of the facility's redundant power array was crushed.
- Something is out there, past the murk left by the wreckage.
You're last chance to the surface starts with utilizing the remaining power to operate resources in labs 1 and 2 to escape—but power is dwindling.’
And an erie bellow can be heard as you rush to your tasks…
Can you bring your team to safety, Or will the mystery of the depths bring you low?
Season 7 recap
Season 7 shattered records with our largest turnout yet! Previously, our first Season held the attendance record, but we've come a long way since then.
26k people joined in to challenge themselves and each other for glory in one of the net's best competitions.
Not only have participant numbers surged, but we've seen a significant increase in the number of boxes successfully owned! Y’all are getting better at this, and it’s wild to see.
Whether it's individual growth or teams banding together for a collective learning experience, we're thrilled to provide a competitive environment where everyone can push their limits, improve skills, and snag some great prizes along the way.
However, I feel the biggest shift in this Season is our victors…
Victors Season 7
This Season was truly remarkable, with new champions climbing the ranks. For the first time ever, we saw the previously undefeated TheATeam dethroned—highlighting just how fierce the competition has become.
Win or lose, the community's continued dedication and competitive spirit always inspires.
Top solo players:
- jkr – Congratulations on your first victory!
- l1nvx – Impressive second consecutive appearance in the top 3!
- kapiushion03 – Great job securing your first-ever spot in the top 3!
It's always exciting seeing fresh names rise up on the leaderboard and make their mark.
Top teams
A massive shake-up in team rankings this Season! Since the inception of Seasons, TheATeam has dominated—until now. For the first time, ThugShakers have claimed the top spot, making history in the process!
- ThugShakers – A groundbreaking win, toppling the previous champions!
- TheATeam – Still a dominant force, and undoubtedly hungry for redemption.
- BotnetBuddies – Welcome to the top three; fantastic performance this Season!
A huge congratulations to ThugShakers for being the first team other than TheATeam to claim the top spot!
Prizes
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TOP 5 🏆
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6-10 🏅
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10-25 🎖️
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HOLO 💎
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PLATINUM 🟣
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RUBY 🔴
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SILVER ⚪
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Tips for new Season challengers
For those who are very new to our platform's competition, welcome! If you decide to sink your teeth into these Machines, we recommend some of the following tips below!
Mind you, Seasons is designed to challenge the best of the best but don't let that stop you from testing your hand and learning on the go.
Check out ITaV and Learn with HTB
Fantastic resources to strengthen your skills and understanding of HTB challenges! It Takes a Village to Learn (ITaV) is where we all come together to learn live challenges!
But!
If you’re interested in self-study, be sure to check out Learn with HTB to get foundational knowledge on a variety of security topics.
Joining a team
We have a new Seasons section on Discord! In the announcements channel, you’ll find Machines releases, Seasonal coverage, Season-related surveys, and more to come!
Most importantly, our find-a-team forum has been taking off! People have been centering teams around:
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Geography
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Interests
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Experience levels
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HTB goals
Release Arena
Are you free-to-play users looking to gain an edge? Switch over to our Release Arena!
For those unfamiliar, Release Arena operates on a dedicated VPN, allowing users to engage with machines in an isolated, performance-efficient environment!
You can make the switch by toggling to Release Arena in your VPN settings.
Remember, access is live from Saturday to Wednesday and has limited pre-spawned machines. Be sure to make the switch and try it for yourself!
Dive into this new Season and claim your spot today
Season 8 is your moment to turn dedication into growth, rewards, and a deeper understanding of how to pwn Machines here at HTB. Jump into the depths and show us what you've got!
Good luck down there. Remember—bravery rewards those willing to explore the unknown. 🌊🐙
