- Update 29/09/2026 - Version 0.4.8 - 29 September 2026
Commands: Improved syntax, autocomplete and error messages for mkdir, rm, ssh, grep and find. Autocomplete now works inside folders with spaces or other special characters in their names. The whoami command now correctly shows the player's current account, including during SSH sessions. Passive Trace: Passive investigations must follow the full trail back to the player's connection or rental account before issuing a fine. Each trail can produce only one fine. Threat Monitor now distinguishes remaining and collected logs and planted files, and shows whether investigators can identify the player. Police investigation emails now explain how the player was identified, the evidence found, the fine and any cancelled server rental. Purchased hacked Wi-Fi gives a 35% chance to avoid identification when investigators reach the player's original connection. Successful evasion results in no fine o…
- Update 08/09/2026 - Version 0.4.7 - 8 September 2026
Updated: Performance improvements for entire game rendering, difference should be especially visible during app windows dragging or icons dragging. Find C&C hosts by IP, hostname, or company, and C&C entries are paginated. Player can now choose whether Commander number shortcuts switch tabs or windows. Window numbers appear in title bars. Player can now choose the position for each desktop widget. Settings now has General and Keyboard tabs, with searchable shortcut categories and clearer guidance for window shortcuts. Fixed: Commander tab shortcuts and Ctrl+C now work correctly while commands are running. Tor Browser pages no longer incorrectly show "Hidden service not found." Shop purchases no longer stay blocked after you earn enough money.
- Update 03/09/2026 - Version 0.4.6 - 3 September 2026
Fixed: Active detection now works correctly across multiple Commander tabs, so being detected in one tab no longer affects unrelated connections. Switching Commander tabs or connecting through another computer no longer pauses or redirects an active detection. Scam Investigation and Recovery missions now always provide a reachable target. Supply Chain missions now select valid targets and give clearer instructions for compromising the linked repository. Being in debt no longer blocks missions from being completed, or rejected.
- Update 02/09/2026 - Version 0.4.5 - 2 September 2026
Fixed: Passive Trace investigations no longer start too early or remain active because of unrelated files. Clearing all traces now correctly ends an active investigation before a fine is issued. Threat Monitor now updates correctly when an investigation is cleared. Bounce Relay now cleans up only its own root relay logs. Please also note that passive trace can behave differently per computers, per company. It depends quite a bit on the NPCs that do investigation and their traits: diligent, loyal or curious NPCs work through investigation faster, and security aware NPCs spot logs or other suspicious data much better.
- Update 31/08/2026 - Version 0.4.4 - 31 August 2026
Fixed: Windows now drag, drop, and snap more smoothly. Taskbar icons now respond more smoothly when hovering over and rearranging them. Commander now stays more responsive when typing or waiting for commands in terminals with long histories. Commander file and folder suggestions now appear more smoothly in large directories and stay matched to what you are currently typing. Browser and Tor Browser now open and respond more smoothly when navigating tabs, typing addresses, and viewing pages. Hidden Market access modal now stay inside the webpage, so you can continue using the rest of the desktop. Connecting to and disconnecting from Wi-Fi networks is now smoother and no longer causes brief desktop freezes. Reduced brief slowdowns when the in-game clock advances to a new hour.
- Update 29/08/2026 - Version 0.4.3 - 29 August 2026
Changed: Removed in-game Changelog menu - it was duplicate and I think redundant information. You can always review the changes on Steam Announcements for each version update. Fixed: Fixed special characters not working correctly in the game with German and Spanish keyboard layouts.
- Update 28/08/2026 - Version 0.4.2 - 28 August 2026
Changed: Mail attachments now show their exact download path before downloading, and successful download notifications repeat the same destination - to avoid confusion where the file was downloaded. Fixed: The find command has correct output when no file was found. When mission requires you to remove the logs (and you didn't remove it) - NPC tells you from where to remove it before sending the answer again. Social Engineering Toolkit template responses now stay associated with the NPC they were requested for. Profiler now correctly navigates to selected npc target even when social engineering toolkit is already open. Exploit result modals now stay inside their app window instead of blocking and blurring the entire desktop. Fixed Stack Overflow root escalation losing the terminal's account history. Running exit as root now returns to the previous user instead of disconnecting the session…
- Update 28/08/2026 - Version 0.4.1 - The Living Systems - 28 August 2026
Hello Hackers! Version 0.4.1 is live. This is the largest update to How To Hack In? so far, bringing months of work together into a much more connected hacking sandbox. NPC now have routines, personalities, relationships, and conflicts. Companies have suppliers, clients, repositories, infrastructure, and economic health. Intelligence gathered in one place can unlock a completely different route into an operation. Passive trace is also finally introduced - you can get caught after you disconnect if you leave enough evidence behind. Important: version 0.4.1 requires a new game Saves created in version 0.3.8 or earlier are not compatible with 0.4.1. This update changes the foundations of generated people, companies, relationships, services, repositories, the economy, progression, and other connected world data. Those old worlds cannot be migrated safely, so 0.4.1 will reject them instead o…
- Update 28/06/2026 - Version 0.3.8 - 28 June 2026
Fixed: While using multiple virtual desktops and performing certain actions, the windows could get misaligned.Fixed: Network Visualizer allowing to overlay the game screen with React Flow documentation, that was impossible to close from within the game.Fixed: Fixed infinite npc message typing when mission required removing logs in certain scenarioFixed: Autocomplete for internal IPs (game was using its public IPs, which didnt make sense as they don't exist, causing autocomplete to not show anything)Fixed: Removed wiki entry regarding passive trace & threat monitor (future features, coming in 0.4) :)Changed: Terminal autocomplete suggestions: 1) the autocomplete window allows to be dragged within terminal so player can reposition it where it's better; and 2) there's a second variant of autocomplete: inline. Can choose between two in the Settings app.
- Update 25/06/2026 - Version 0.3.7 - Snappy windows! - 24 June 2026
Added: Snap Windows - Drag a window to an edge for a half, a corner for a quarter, or the top to maximize, with a live landing preview. Windows now click magnetically into place against each other and the screen edges, and snap back to their old size when you pull them out.Added: Terminal Reverse Search (Ctrl+R) - search your previous commands with filtering to quickly redo previous actions.Added: Terminal Power Shortcuts - Ctrl+A, Ctrl+E, Ctrl+U, Ctrl+K, Ctrl+W, Ctrl+D - all shortcuts working now (some were already there, some are adjusted now!)
- What's coming soon - 0.4 - 15 May 2026
Hello!It's been a while since 0.3 shipped (though it feels as few days back only!) and I've been working on the next big update since then.I'm a few rounds of testing away from shipping this - and I must say I'm honestly excited about the changes!So I thought maybe it is good moment to give a sneak peek into what will be included. Let me highlight some incoming features:Dynamic NPCs & Social EngineeringNPCs aren't just mission targets anymore. They have personalities, relationships, and lives that play out whether you're watching or not. They gossip about rivals, form alliances, fall into burnout, scheme against each other.And now you can use all of that against them. Yes, finally social engineering is coming into the game. Based on NPC personalities, relationships, and the info you've gathered - it may be easier, or more difficult. Some missions can now be solved entirely through manip…
- Update 21/04/2026 - Version 0.3.6 - Vim-like keyboard navigation - 21 April 2026
Fixed: time scale is now working correctlyFixed: brought back the time rewind option to the new ui - available on right click on the datetimeAdded: Hint navigationHint navigation (Vim-style keyboard workflow)Press Alt+/ to reveal letter hints on interactive elements on the screen - desktop icons, taskbar apps, window controls, buttons, input fields. Type the hint letters to instantly activate that element. No mouse needed.Works in both floating and tiling desktop modes.Check in-game wiki for details.
- Update 15/04/2026 - Version 0.3.5 - 15 April 2026
Fixed: restored loading screen instead of black screen
- Update 31/03/2026 - Version 0.3.4 - 31 March 2026
Fixed: Packetsniff requires active ssh session to workFixed: Packetsniff retrieves all found credentialsFixed: flickering topbar because of CPU/RAM usage values changingFixed: flickering fonts when in-game webpages loadingFixed: custom wallpapers loading and useChanged: wallpapers setup moved from Widgets app to Settings appCustom themes support (modification of desktop colors)
- Update 31/03/2026 - Version 0.3.3 - 30 March 2026
Improved: copy&paste - terminal selection now stays after mouse release, so it is easier to copy text. Improved: terminal history commands - available with up & down keys navigation Fixed: tor browser "block popup" on the hacked wifi or tor bank accounts market - it blocks just page content, not entire browser Fixed: tor browser - themes pages and themes purchases
- Update 23/03/2026 - Version 0.3.2 - 23 March 2026
Hello!After recent 0.3.1 big update, we're definitely not stopping there!Here's follow-up 0.3.2 update with some bug fixes and new features.Fixed ui scaling issue - where desktop would go outside of screen boundaries when ui scaling was set below 100% (values above 100% worked fine).Fixed stock market chart opening position when stock market app was maximizedFixed commands with trailing space will work nowTranslations fixesAdded loader to commands in progress so it is more clear something is happeningAdded command to switch user (su). Now player can not only escalate from user to root, but also switch to another user (e.g. from user A to user B).Added blur to the missions required tools - for experienced players who prefer to go blind into missions. Otherwise you can always reveal tools before accepting mission, or later.New mission type - multi step missionNew tool: Packetsniff. Availa…
- Update 19/03/2026 - Version 0.3.1 - 19 March 2026
Hello!Thank you for your patience and support. This update took longer than planned, and scope of it changed few times down the road, but I'm very happy to announce that version 0.3.1 is finally here.It won't be normal changelog because of the sheer amount of changes and the time it took, it's nearly impossible for me to keep track of everything at this point.Complete UI OverhaulThis is not just a visual refresh - nearly every part of the game has been improved. The desktop has been rewritten from scratch for a smoother, more cohesive experience across all apps and tools. Almost all commands and tools were improved and refactored.I should probably also mention that old save games are not compatible and you'll have to start new game.New FeaturesMultiple terminal tabs with no limit on open terminalsVirtual desktops to organize your workspaceTiling mode for keyboard-focused gameplayCustomi…
- New UI update coming soon - slight delay - 9 February 2026
Hello.Follow up on the previous announcement regarding new UI update - this is coming soon, almost ready for closed beta. There's still couple of issues, but will get through it. Worst things are behind :) all apps are ready, all terminal commands, all terminal improvements are ready. I think it is going to be refresh that the game needs, and it is a first step.Also, I am putting together some plan and thoughts regarding the 2026 and I will share it in couple of days. It's going to be more active year than last 2 years. Definitely will take some steps to show you that not only the game is not dead, but it will get another life ;)See you soon!
- Dev Log - Major UI Overhaul Coming Soon! - 16 December 2025
Hello,Thank you for your patience and support in recent months! A major update is in the works. It is focused mostly on the game UI - and not just small fixes, but this is about complete overhaul of the game ui and the in-game apps. This update addresses most common issues raised like issues with copy&paste feature, issues with organizing apps, adding more context hints, making the flow more smooth and pleasant to work with.Some smaller changes how the commands work. For example, "sudo su" and hidden password was often misleading to some players and even raised as bugs occassionaly. I decided to add more information what is going on after typing this command, and decided that in-game usability is more important than sticking to the realistic way of how it works in linux. I also made changes to some of the apps and how they work. For example, stack-overflow app "mini-game" will be more r…
- Update 07/06/2025 - Version 0.2.40 - 7 June 2025
Fixed: Correctly restore terminal focus when clicked precisely on the input prompt line (second scenario - continuation of fix in Version 0.2.38)
