Hello everyone! Today we have an update the goes into the current bugs in the game, and how you can help us squash them, a little post-PAX Prime report, and some information about Tokyo Game Show. Let's get right to it.

The Bugs

We want to thank everyone for being super understanding in regards to the bugs that have cropped up since launch. Being an extremely small team, we ran Hacknet through it's paces on as many systems as we could before launch, but when the game landed in the hands of you lovely people, some unforeseen issues cropped up. While Matt has been working tirelessly on eliminating as many of these as possible, his time has been limited due to the SimTect conference, followed by PAX Prime. Despite being away from the forums, Matt has been coding and testing around the clock, even on the plane ride to and from the US! The big issue that we are tackling in the next 10 days in the save game issue. A number of people have lost their saves due to an error, and the reason it is taking us longer than expected to rectify the issue is that the changes we make will effect every player, and without proper testing, that could lead to everyone losing their save progress. This is something we want to avoid, so we have been trialing and testing various methods to ensure that the fix will benefit the entire community, not just those who have lost their progress to date. In the next few days, we would like to call on those currently effected by the save game issue to help us test the solution. If you are having issues (or if you want to take a punt and just help us test this, knowing your save could be compromised), please sign up via this Google Form so we can contact you with specific instructions, and grant you access to the testing branch on Steam. After we have tested this satisfactorally with the help from our awesome community, we will roll out the update with a Steam announcement. Matt will then continue to work his way through the list of the other bugs that have come to our attention, but as it stands, the save game issue is currently our number one priority.

Tokyo Game Show

After the 10 days of intense programming, Matt will be jumping on a plane and heading over to Tokyo Game Show - a first for him, and a first for one of our games. He will be spending one week on the ground in Tokyo, showcasing the game and meeting with various developers. You can expect some interesting photos appearing on the HacknetOS twitter account!

PAX Prime Was A Blast!

Last week we spent three days in Seattle at PAX Prime, and it was an absolute blast! It was great when some of the Hacknet fans came up to meet and chat with Matt, and we were really excited to see new fans test the game and pick up a copy to take home. To everyone who stopped by, thanks for coming and celebrating with us! We'll post up the TGS info when we get it, but otherwise our next big show will be PAX Australia. That's about if for this update. Speak to you all soon! Steve - Community Manager ------------------------------------------------

[ 2015-09-07 02:32:46 CET ] [ Original post ]

Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC. Dive down a rabbit hoIe as you follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker, whose death may not have been the accident the media reports. Using old school command prompts and real hacking processes, you’ll solve the mystery with minimal hand-holding and a rich world full of secrets to explore.

Bit, a hacker responsible for creating the most invasive security system on the planet, is dead. When he fails to reconnect to his system for 14 days, his failsafe kicks in, sending instructions in automated emails to a lone user. As that user, it’s up to you to unravel the mystery and ensure that Hacknet-OS doesn't fall into the wrong hands.

Exploring the volatile nature of personal privacy, the prevalence of corporate greed, and the hidden powers of hackers on the internet, Hacknet delivers a true hacking simulation, while offering a support system that allows total beginners get a grasp of the real-world applications and commands found throughout the game.

Features

Real Hacking
Based on actual UNIX commands, Hacknet focuses on real hacking, not the Hollywood-style version of it. This creates a truly immersive experience and puts players right in the thick of trying to break through the firewalls.

Unlock the mystery of Bit
A hacker is dead and the media reports don’t add up. When you are contacted by his “ghost” - an automated failsafe system - you’re drawn into the dark and murky world of underground hackers.

Full immersion
You are thrust into a persistent virtual world with no “levels” or obvious game elements to break the illusion. Follow the guidance of the emails from Bit or just dive down the rabbit hole, chasing down clues and snippets of information you find as you explore different systems.

Accessible but uncompromising
Whilst not holding your hand or dumbing down, the design of the game and the learning curve enables those with no prior terminal experience to enjoy it whilst delighting those in the know.

Killer tunes
Hack to the beat of a soundtrack featuring underground artists including Carpenter Brut (Hotline Miami) and Remi Gallego (AKA The Algorithm).
Soundtrack produced in association with The Otherworld Agency.