We have been working last days very intensively to fix and improve the most critical problems you have reported us or suggested to improve. It has been done in multiple small Hotfix releases on the server side so you don't have to wait for bigger updates like this one. We would like to thank you all for your feedback, testing, and trying how far you can push game borders, it was intensive for us, but fun! And we cannot believe how this community came to life after release. We are really happy we get all this positive feedback and also thankful for your patience and understanding time requirements on these bug fixes. If you didn't join our community and want a more intensive social experience of the game, for sure join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Mpy9hbR Also if you didn't buy the game yet or want one more copy for your friend, look on the #sharing-competition channel on Discord and how to get your free copy until the end of the year! We have created a public board of tasks we are working on. Currently created mainly for holding bug fixes. Later will be also modified to hold all of our confirmed plans for features and improvements: https://trello.com/b/qmx9zeF6/world-wide-hack We will continue next week working on some new critical reports and other Major ones.

Now let's see what has been changed and fixed:

In Hotfixes released earlier: - fixing problem with retrieving Steam key with Kickstarter access key while the account is deactivated - fixing problem with FTP in training (please delete training in NETWORK and start it again) and multiplayer (if you had a problem - have a nickname with uppercase - remove keys you have in /home folder and use "qtwork access" to regenerate them) - small fixes on exploits manipulating files - fixed netstat - fixed adding players to chat groups - fixed wrong behavior of chat outside the simulation - fixing chat2 problem - fixing problems related to training finish / node deletion - fixed problem with FTP - actually permissions generation problem - fixed repeating assignment - blocked creation of multiple servers - fixed problem when running both jail and prot - fixed major bug with generating training and quests (missing assignment or unable to generate training) > training - just delete and start training again in NETWORK > quest - use qtwork abort and request quest again (if abort get stuck, PM me) - fixed dictattack weird behavior on upper prots - minor fixes on texts and node rights In the current update: - download command problem with the target directory - stuck bug reporting in terminal - disabled rights.conf download/upload to prevent self-locking players our - disabled upper reputation limit for EARLY ACCESS duration (so you can replay quest multiple times) - fixes assignment in Milgram experiment task - fixed at least two major causes of tasks autocompletion - some fixes in text and triggers in training - fixed quest document in Limited asset task - fixed crash on some atypical inputs - added dbclient as an installable tool - fix rights on executing files and formating - fixed system parameters of routers - added remove logs trojan detection in shield - other small fixes which make game more stable

[ 2021-12-27 18:18:49 CET ] [ Original post ]

World Wide Hack is an MMO simulation game about realistic hacking and cybersecurity for the Web, PC, and Mac. You hack into the leaked system of QuanTech company and, with other hackers, reveal their secrets while exploring experimental open-world networks.

Manipulate corporations' and inhabitants' lives by hacking their computers, observe the consequences of your actions and decide if you want to protect or exploit this world.

Collect the most effective sets of hacking and security tools, gather assets, and improve your computer to hack others, control parts of the network, or create the best websites and tools which will help other hackers and make you rich! Work with others to make your experimental activities useful for your faction and lead with them the world in the right direction.

Find out how easily some can manipulate many and how powerful but dangerous control over the information can be...

The game is in early access, so please be aware that the game still requires lots of bug fixing, polishing, and content and mechanics of the game can change. Currently, only Windows and Web are supported. Later will be added Linux and Mac support.

Key Features

FUN YET AUTHENTIC HACKING
Real-life hacking and security tools which are authentic yet modified to be fun and created with several options to strategize

DECISIONS AND CONSEQUENCES
Use your power to manipulate the life of the game characters and corporates, which have various problems and stories and, in the end, affect the world balance.

RICH DYNAMIC STORY WITH REPLAYABILITY
Engaging main story and mini-stories in quests bring the player new perspectives on world problems. Discover different views of two factions, finding unique pieces with every gameplay.

REALISTIC ATMOSPHERE
From the first contact with the QuanTech application, you are pulled into a realistic atmosphere of the corporate environment and their secret quantum experiments, where nothing breaks your immersion.

COOPERATE, COMPETE OR GO SOLO
Full of puzzles in competitive and cooperative quests, playable in both multiplayer and solo-like gameplay. You will decide if you will involve in PvP and area control fights

LEARN ABOUT CYBERSECURITY
Experience living futuristic IT world emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity. Find yourself surrounded by other players passionate about technological progress and innovations, learning about the impact of technology on modern society.

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