Why Early Access?

“Early Access is an exciting opportunity to invite players into the development journey. I believe that by offering Early Access, we can create something truly exceptional together.

"The Lonely Hacker" is a project that's constantly evolving. As a solo developer, I'm passionate about refining every aspect of the game to ensure it delivers the best possible experience. Early Access allows me to involve the community in this process, giving players a chance to shape the game's direction through their feedback.

Player feedback is invaluable to me. Whether it's suggestions for new features, bug reports, or even just sharing experiences with the game, every piece of feedback helps me understand what players want and need. This collaboration ensures that "The Lonely Hacker" grows in ways that resonate with its audience, making it a game that truly belongs to its community.

So, why Early Access? Because together, we can make "The Lonely Hacker" the best hacking simulator ever made. Join me on this journey, and let's create something extraordinary together!”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“I envision "The Lonely Hacker" remaining in Early Access for approximately between 1 and 2 years. Development, especially as a solo endeavor, demands careful attention to detail and iteration. Rushing through the process often compromises the quality and integrity of the final product.

My commitment to delivering a polished and thoroughly enjoyable game experience means that I must allow ample time for iteration, refinement, and implementation of community feedback. "The Lonely Hacker" is not just a static creation; it's a living, breathing entity that evolves with each update.

By embracing a more flexible timeline for Early Access, I can ensure that every aspect of the game receives the attention it deserves. This approach fosters a healthier development cycle and ultimately results in a more satisfying end product for players.

So, while I can't provide an exact date for the game's full release, rest assured that I'm dedicated to the journey ahead, and I'm excited to share it with you every step of the way.”

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

“The transition from Early Access to the full version of "The Lonely Hacker" will bring significant improvements across the board. You can expect features like draggable windows, multiple monitor support, and enhanced graphics quality. These upgrades aim to enrich your hacking experience and provide a more polished gameplay environment for PC users.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The game is currently in a fully playable state, boasting a plethora of missions and content to dive into. With nearly 50% of the game already completed, players can enjoy a substantial portion of the experience while anticipating even more exciting content to come.

Here are some of the features you can already fully enjoy :

- The basic and advanced tutorials are complete, which will walk you through the process of learning how to use all the avaialable tools
- You can accept and complete hacktivism, social engineering and corporate hacking missions, as well as daily misisons, to gain XP and money ($, BTC).
- Cracking WiFI network passwords
- Exploiting devices (routers, phones, computers, tablets, laptops, servers, TVs etc)
- Selling stolen data on the black market via the IRC chat
- Building a botnet and performing DDoS attacks with it, and also using it to mine bitcoins
- Gathering information on companies using harvesting tools
- Sending emails infected with different exploits, including ransomware and reverse connection exploits
- Connecting to corporate networks, hacking your way through the networks while getting traced by security systems like firewalls or IDS devices
- Hacking data servers in corporate networks and stealing or deleting files
- You can travel to and explore over 150 cities in 50 different countries
- You can perform USB drop attacks in supermarkets, restaurants, motels and hotels

As development progresses, I am committed to expanding upon this foundation, introducing new missions, features, and enhancements to further enrich the gameplay experience. Your feedback during Early Access will be instrumental in shaping the direction of the game as Istrive to deliver an exceptional final product.”

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

“It is possible that there will be a gradual increase of the price as I ship new content and features.”

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

“Players are more than welcome to join our community and share ideas!”