Why Early Access?

“HackOS is a deeply immersive and feature-rich hacking sandbox that thrives on player interaction and feedback. Early Access allows us to invite players into the world of HackOS at an early stage, enabling us to refine the game, expand its features, and ensure that it meets the expectations of the community.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We plan for HackOS to remain in Early Access for approximately 6 to 12 months. This timeframe will allow us to gather valuable player feedback, implement additional features, and polish the overall experience. However, the duration may vary depending on the scope of the community’s suggestions and the development progress. Our priority is to deliver a complete, polished, and engaging game before moving out of Early Access.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“The full version of HackOS will expand upon the foundation laid during Early Access with additional features, refined gameplay mechanics, and a fully polished experience. We aim to include:

• A complete story-driven campaign with more missions and deeper narrative elements.
  
• Additional tools, factions, and hacking mechanics to enhance gameplay variety.
  
• Further expansion of the dynamic sandbox systems, such as the stock market, dark web marketplace, and reputation management.
  
• Community-driven improvements, including balancing and quality-of-life enhancements based on player feedback.

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What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of HackOS includes the foundational features of the game. Players can immerse themselves in a dynamic hacking sandbox, utilizing realistic terminal commands and exploring a variety of procedurally generated missions. The game features a robust stock market simulation, a fully functioning dark web marketplace, and a reputation management system that reacts to the player's actions. The initial story-driven campaign is already in place, allowing players to interact with multiple factions, each offering unique missions and specialized tools.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“Yes, HackOS will be offered at a lower price during Early Access to reward early supporters and acknowledge their contributions to the development process. As the game evolves, with additional features, expanded content, and further polish introduced, the price may increase upon full release to reflect the enhanced value of the final version.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We believe that community involvement is essential for creating the best possible version of HackOS. Players will be able to share feedback, report bugs, and suggest improvements through dedicated Steam forums and feedback channels. We will actively monitor player discussions, run polls on new features, and consider suggestions that align with the game’s vision. Regular development updates and patch notes will keep the community informed about upcoming changes and improvements. By incorporating player-driven ideas and balancing gameplay based on community input, we aim to create a dynamic and engaging experience that evolves with the players’ needs.”