Hacknet is a modern, super immersive terminal-driven hacking game with a fully internally-consistent network simulation and an interface so real you shouldn't play it in an airport. It follows the story of recently deceased hacker "Bit", whose death may not be the 'accident' the media reports. You stand in for no one, as most games have you do - play for yourself, make your own decisions, and see the world react - if you're leaving a trace that is.

Hacknet has no protagonist, other than the person using it. Don't be reckless though - it's more real than you think.

If a complex network has got you stuck or Hacknet's simply a little too tough for you, there are numerous walkthroughs to help take you to the end.

Here's a video walkthrough of the game by Danct12.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UpmH-qe27Cg If you prefer written guides, you can use this one by Gorimaccha.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=499723234
Labyrinths written walkthrough by dibit.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=895675401

Hacking Headstart - You can gain a headstart on hacking a tracing node by exploiting executable runtimes. Start hacking as many ports as possible, then disconnect. Reconnect once the programs have finished to have those ports already open on your next attempt.

Bypassing Proxies - Some proxies can be bypassed quicker if certain ports are present. SQLBufferOverflow, TorrentInjector and RTSPCrack can all open ports while a proxy is still active.

Hacknet has 11 achievements in total. A minimum of 2 runs are required to unlock all of them (excluding save manipulation).

Missable Achievements: Rude and /el Sec Champion.

• Complete the achievement PointClicker before You better not have clicked for those...
  
• Rude and /el Sec Champion cannot be completed in the same run, it's recommended to complete /el Sec Champion first as it's longer to complete.

Hidden Commands
A few unique commands are kept quiet in Hacknet, such as:

• forkbomb - Overflows the RAM of your PC, causing a crash. Can alternatively be used to temporarily remove a node from the map.
  
• openCDtray - Opens your real computer's CD tray (if you have one).
  
• closeCDtray - Closes your real computer's CD tray (if you have one).

Steam Codes
In-game there is an eOS device under the IP 158.228.221.221 that used to contain valid steam codes for Hacknet. These codes have since been activated and no longer function. (Jammy took one of those codes, blame him.)

A Third Faction
After Naix hacks you, use your logs to trace back the attack and perform a counter-hack on Naix. If you delete the system x-server.sys of the Naix Root Gateway, he'll invite you to a secret faction, the /el messageboard.

Extensions are Hacknet's gift that keeps on giving. An extension is a simple mod-like framework allowing anyone to create a great experience for others to play.

If you're interested in creating your own extension, here's the official guide.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=914587661 If making an extension isn't your forte, you could try out some of Hacknet's best extensions instead.
https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1272901842

In February 2016, Matt Trobbiani (Hacknet's dev) confirmed that the game would be receiving a multiplayer mode, scheduled for release late the same year. Since then he's moved onto his next game and said that a multiplayer mode is now unlikely, being reserved as a feature for a possible Hacknet sequel.

Fortunately, community member and Pathfinder dev Arkhist is working on his own unofficial multiplayer expansion to hacknet, called Agent Mode. There's no known release date as of yet but progress is looking promising.

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This guide was co-written by Jammy, check him out!