WinHack 95

Demo update v69 - Major Polish and Stability UpdateWe have reached version v69! This update focuses on massive UI improvements, progression balancing, and overall game stability.UI and Text Overflow FixesA major focus of v69 was fixing text overflow issues across all languages, especially in the notification popups. The interface is now more robust and readable, regardless of your display resolution.Perfecting the Tutorial PacingTo ensure a smooth learning curve, we've adjusted the tutorial intervals. You now need to earn $70 between tutorials to prevent information overload. Furthermore, time will now freeze during tutorial windows, and contracts cannot become overdue while you are learning a new mechanic.Virus Forge and EconomyWe've tweaked the Virus Forge: if a build drops, your progress in the compile slots will now reset to 0% instead of the virus being deleted entirely. We’ve also refined the costs for mailing lists and skills to ensure a fair challenge throughout the demo.Final ThoughtsIs there anything still bothering you? Any bugs or balancing issues? Let me know in the discussions! I check them daily.Have fun. Don't catch any viruses you can't remove.-Joshua

Demo update v54 - UI fixes, tutorials, and balance changes This update focuses on usability, progression balance, and improving the overall game flow. Email UI fixPreviously, you had to select a reply option before being able to read the entire email. This has been fixed — you can now freely read all messages first. A scrollbar has been added to improve readability and decision-making. New tutorial: Monthly expensesA new tutorial introduces the Help App, specifically the section explaining monthly budgeting for rent, electricity, and internet inside the research facility. It triggers once you have earned a total of 50 dollars, as long as no other tutorial is active. Reduced monthly costsMonthly payments have been reduced from 250 dollars to 120 dollars. A progressive system may be added later, as these costs could otherwise become irrelevant in the late game. Income balancingIncome from virus sales, mailing lists, and contracts has been rebalanced. Contracts now pay roughly 3x more (sometimes up to 4x), ensuring similar income per time regardless of playstyle. Police adjustmentsFines from the criminal police have been adjusted accordingly if you get caught. Eviction systemFailing to pay your monthly bills now results in a dedicated eviction screen, as you are removed from the facility. Previously, the police game over screen was used for this case. Additional updatesSteam capsules for Simplified Chinese have been added. Constructive feedback is very welcome. Is anything unbalanced? Are there bugs or new ideas for mechanics? Feel free to post in the discussions — I try to respond at least once per day. -Joshua

Demo update v49 - Progressive Tutorial and BugfixesA significant update that makes starting the game much easier, plus several bugfixes.Progressive TutorialWe heard your feedback! This feature was highly requested, as many players didn't know what to do at first or were simply overwhelmed by all the complex desktop applications. To solve this, most apps are now locked at the start of the game.Instead of throwing you into the deep end, applications are now unlocked step-by-step through practical hands-on tutorials. This way, you learn the mechanics at your own pace.Fully LocalizedAs usual, the new tutorial system is fully available with all texts in our supported languages: English, Deutsch, 日本語, and 简体中文.BugfixesIn addition to the new tutorial, we've tidied up behind the scenes and fixed several bugs to make the gameplay experience smoother.Have fun. Don't catch any viruses you can't remove.-Joshua