Hacknet v4.034 Update

This is a main stability update for Hacknet, fixing many known issues, adding a few quality of life improvements, and putting everything in a much more stable, well tested state. Very special thanks to Rain Shatter and Colamäleon for their extensive testing efforts.

• Added account deletion
• Added settings option to disable music visualizer for performance
• Improved Tab Complete
• X in top left now exits to main menu
• Fixed mv command not accepting blank arguments
• Fixed reaching entropy earlier than intended not working
• Fixed sound mute not applying on load
• Fixed WebServerWorm drawing out of bounds
• Fixed faction ranking being displayed and calculated incorrectly in some edge cases
• Added a missing SFX artist from the credits (Sorry!)
• Made some small changes to an early mission that was unintentionally offensive
• Fixed several display and interaction bugs with the login and new account screens from the main menu
• Fixed a display buy with ingame login screens
• Added ambiance drone to main menu
• Fixed issues where sequencers and ETAS events wouldn't behave correctly
• Disabled saving during critical timed events
• Fixed some issues causing unreliable or incorrect program execution
• Fixed many other small issues
• Updated wording of some Entropy missions to be more clear

This was designed to put Hacknet in the most stable state I could before moving on to full time DLC and Mod Support development. Exciting things are coming!

[ 2016-04-14 12:20:53 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.