- Steam App
- Hostile Takeover (1074740)
- Event type
- patch note
- Published
- 4 May 2026 - 17:25:08 UTC
- Source
- steam_community_announcements
The Intrusion Countermeasure System update is now live! This mode is unlocked after beating the game, and provides an extra difficulty for those looking for more of a challenge! Starting a run with ICS active will add a permanent difficulty challenge to the entire run, and temporary challenges in each combat through the trace timer. ICS Trace Timer A timer that counts down each turn, deploying a countermeasure when it reaches 0 Playing cards or attacking enemies marked with a Trace will also decrease the timer ICS Level 1 - Inhibit Intruders Reduces healing after boss fights Countermeasures reduce card draws and affect card costs ICS Level 2 - Enhance Defenders Enemies have increased stats Countermeasures buff enemies ICS Level 3 - Increase Security Additional cards will have traces Countermeasures change character positions and force movement ICS Level 4 - Deploy Malware Start the game ...