Why Early Access?

“HackOS is a deeply immersive MMO-style hacking sandbox with asynchronous multiplayer and a persistent world that thrives on player interactions, competition, collaboration, and community feedback—even when players are offline. Early Access allows us to launch the core persistent digital ecosystem, invite players to influence and shape it together from day one, refine mechanics based on real-world usage, expand features, and ensure the game fully meets the expectations of our 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 feedback on persistent world dynamics, multiplayer interactions, and emergent gameplay; implement expansions like new factions, events, and tools; and polish the overall MMO experience. However, the duration may vary depending on the scope of community suggestions, player-driven world evolution, and development progress. Our priority is to deliver a complete, balanced, and thriving persistent world before full release.”

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

“The full version of HackOS will massively expand the persistent MMO foundation established in Early Access, delivering a fully polished, endgame-ready experience.
- A complete, branching story-driven campaign integrated with multiplayer elements, featuring epic global events and faction wars shaped by player actions.
- Dozens of new tools, advanced hacking mechanics, factions, and player-driven economies.
- Deeper dynamic sandbox expansions, such as an evolved stock market with player trading, a bustling dark web marketplace with auctions, enhanced reputation systems, and large-scale world-altering consequences.
- Community-requested features like leaderboards, guilds, and seasonal events – all balanced and refined through extensive player feedback.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version of HackOS launches with a fully functional asynchronous MMO core: Dive into a dynamic, persistent hacking sandbox using realistic terminal commands and procedurally generated missions.
- A living global digital ecosystem where your actions (hacks, trades, sabotages) persist and influence others—even offline.
- Robust stock market simulation with player-impacted fluctuations.
- Fully functioning dark web marketplace for buying/selling tools and data.
- Reputation management that evolves based on community interactions and faction alignments.
- Optional solo mode for pure singleplayer enthusiasts.”

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

“es, HackOS will be offered at a lower price during Early Access to reward early adopters who help shape the persistent world and acknowledge their vital contributions to the MMO's evolution. As we add major expansions, global events, endgame content, and polish the experience, the price may increase upon full release to reflect the enhanced, massively expanded value.”

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

“Community is the heartbeat of HackOS's persistent MMO world—we're building it with you. 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.”