Pax Aus is over, and I wanted to give everyone an update on what's going on, and what's coming next.

Mac and Linux Ports

The ports are on their way - using the amazing FNA libraries and being ported by flibit himself! Hopefully this will not only make it available to more people (and playable on more computers for everyone that already owns it), but it should fix some crash on startup, fullscreen, and other issues too! We're hoping to have the port done, tested and out in a few weeks.

Alienware FX

Alienware were kind enough to provide some laptops to demo Hacknet on at Pax, and to make it look cooler, I hooked up every theme in Hacknet, and some events to their hardware lighting system. If you have an Alienware system, you should see some stuff like this:

Future

I've rolled out some small patches since the last update to fix some issues that affected some people, and i'm planning on continuing this as soon as we've moved over to the new FNA branch for the ports. I'm also working on a special education build of Hacknet to put in schools and universities - to teach students terminal and computer science basics. If you are, or know anyone that's interested in this, let me know: matt@hacknet-os.com. I'm also looking into mod support, which is a priority, and multiplayer, which is still a fair way off. There's also big plans for translations of Hacknet, that'll come with some extra content in it too. More soon. Matt - Developer

[ 2015-11-20 08:24:54 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.