Hello everyone! This is a partial update of version 0.5, so it has been published in the experimental branch until I finished implementing all the planned features. Once version 0.5 is complete, it will be passed to the public branch. Keep in mind that the experimental version may be more unstable and contain more bugs than current version 0.4. Before continuing, I have to warn you that the single-player savegame will be erased each time you switch between the experimental and the public branch. On the other hand in the multiplayer mode your progress of the version 0.4 will not be erased if you install the experimental version and vice versa, but the database is independent, this means that you will have to start the game from the beginning in the experimental version. To access the experimental branch: Go to your Steam library, right click on Grey Hack and choose Properties. You’ll see a tab for BETAS. Click on that, and then in the box enter the code: experimentalbuild That done the dropdown box above should become active, and you can now select experimental

Changelog

- Now a player can access the computer of another player if he has a service running with a vulnerability, in the same way that the computer of an npc is accessed. - Added calendar to be able to visualize more comfortably when certain missions finish. To open it, click on the clock in the top bar of the desktop. In future updates will be interactive and can be scheduled reminders or events. - Multiplayer: Created type of mission in which the user is required to host a file on an ftp server for a period of time and without interrupting the connection. (http and ssh services not yet available in mission, will be available in the next days) - Multiplayer: When a player is performing a service mission, missions are created that require other players to infiltrate another player's computer and recover the file. In the following updates, variants will be added in the type of mission in which the computer of the victim may be required to be destroyed. - Now you can attach files to the emails. Necessary for the missions described. - Service installers can only be downloaded from stores in multiplayer mode.

Known issues

- It can cause unexpected behavior if a service is installed in a network in which there is another computer with the same service running, duplicated open ports can appear if they are scanned with nmap. - In this build you can not stop a started service. Unless you leave the game.

[ 2018-02-17 22:23:50 CET ] [ Original post ]

Grey Hack is a massively multiplayer hacking simulator game.

You're a hacker with full freedom to act as you want on a vast network of computers procedurally created. Each player action influence the world and therefore the other players.

Act for your own benefit, even if it causes collateral damage, help authorities to apprehend criminals or simply keep a low profile and take advantage of the actions of other players.

The interface of the game is similar to a current desktop operating system. The file explorer, the command terminal or text editor are some of the programs that will be available from the start of the game. As you improve your skills you will encounter new utilities may install and use.

In Grey Hack, terminal has a fundamental role, it is also based on actual unix commands and will be an indispensable tool to perform successfully hacking actions.

General

Explore the network freely to discover its secrets and missions.

When you increase your reputation on the network you can choose to join a group of hackers to carry out coordinated attacks or even create your own. Although if you prefer you can choose to go solo.

Keep in mind that a hacker does not have to act economically, so you decide which missions you accept and if you agree with its consequences.

Network

All computers and networks are generated procedurally to create a new experience in each game. According to the type of network the security will vary to the point of making practically impossible the penetration in certain systems according to the experience and ability that you have.


Social engineering is a powerful tool and, in the most difficult cases, can be very helpful. This means that you can try to trick the user of that computer into giving you their credentials, confidential information about another person, etc.

Going to improve your work station will also be important for more and more professional jobs.

World

Each computer in the network is used by at least one user. Each user lives consistently in the world; go to work, shop online, etc. You can impact directly or indirectly in the life of these people in function of what you do.

Main Features

• Simulator based on real UNIX commands.
  
• Operative system UI completely customizable.
  
• Share the same world with hundreds of players.
  
• Freedom to choose the type of hacker you want to be.
  
• Network and world generated procedurally.
  
• Online data persistence, allowing you to continue later in the same world and with the same computer after leaving the game.