NETBREAK News

[p][/p][p]Hey everyone 👋[/p][p]This update focuses on improving the early-game flow and fixing an important softlock that could happen during CCTV use.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🧭 Gameplay Improvements[/h2]

• [p]After the first video call with Mark Harrington (the tutorial explaining how to buy the router), the game will now automatically exit the computer screen[/p]
  • [p]You will see the outline of the paper on the desk right away[/p]
  • [p]This helps new players who got stuck not knowing where to find their crypto wallet credentials[/p]
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[hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🛠️ Bug Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed a major issue where if you were using the CCTV and the Hitman broke in while you were repairing a camera, the game could softlock on the CCTV screen[/p]
  • [p]This is now fixed[/p]
  • [p]You can press TAB to exit the CCTV as usual, even if the Hitman breaks in during a repair[/p][p][/p]

[hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]❤️ Thank You[/h2][p]Thanks for the continued feedback and support. Every report helps improve the experience and smooth out the gameplay for everyone. Keep sharing your findings and I’ll keep the fixes coming.[/p][p][/p][p]Stay safe out there
Tarba Paul Cornel[/p]

[p][/p][p]Hello everyone 👋[/p][p]This small update focuses on player convenience and accessibility so more players can enjoy the game comfortably on repeat playthroughs.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🚀 New Skip Intro Options[/h2][h3]Normal Mode[/h3]

• [p]You can now skip the entire game introduction[/p]
• [p]Skipping creates a checkpoint at the start of gameplay[/p]
• [p]Pressing Continue after skipping will drop you directly into the game world with no intro and no tutorial sequence[/p]
• [p]If you want the full story intro and all tutorial tapes again, choose New Game[/p]

[h3]Casual Mode[/h3]

• [p]Added a Skip Intro Cutscene feature to jump into the game faster[/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🎯 About the Typing Minigame[/h2][p]I read the reviews mentioning that some players dislike the typing minigame and felt it was too mentally draining.[/p][p]The skip function makes sure everyone can enjoy the story and gameplay without feeling like they need to fry their brains to progress. The minigame still exists for those who enjoy it, but now you can bypass the intro and get right into the core game experience.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🎮 Why this change[/h2][p]This feature was highly requested by players who finished the intro and wanted faster restarts or easier access to later playthroughs and testing.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]❤️ Thank you[/h2][p]Thank you for the support, feedback and patience. I will keep improving the game and listening to your thoughts. More updates and polish coming soon.[/p][p]Stay safe and enjoy the game
Tarba Paul Cornel[/p]

[p][/p][p]Hey everyone 👋[/p][p]This small update focuses on eliminating a few softlock scenarios and improving overall interaction stability.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🔧 Softlock Fixes[/h2]

• [p]Fixed an issue where opening the paper with wallet credentials and pressing ESC instead of TAB would softlock the game[/p]
  • [p]If players press ESC by mistake, the game now returns control properly[/p]
  • [p]No more getting stuck on this screen[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🎮 General Improvements[/h2]

• [p]Improved input handling logic in UI interactions to prevent accidental lock states.[/p]
• [p]Minor adjustments to menu focus behavior during gameplay interaction sequences.[/p]
• [p]Small internal cleanup to improve stability across note-reading and interaction screens.[/p]
• [p]Additional minor checks added to reduce risk of manual softlocks.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🗣️ Ongoing Work[/h2][p]I am continuing to monitor bug reports and feedback. More fixes and polishing updates are planned.[/p][p]Thank you for sharing issues and helping smooth out every corner of the game. Every message and report makes a big difference and keeps this project improving.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for playing and supporting this journey ❤️[/p]

• [p]Tarba Paul Cornel[/p]

[p]Hey everyone 👋[/p][p]This is a quick but very important fix focused on the ending sequence and the decrypt system.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🧠 WHAT'S FIXED[/h2]

• [p]Fixed a major issue at the end of the game related to Decrypt.[/p]
  • [p]When you press Decrypt, the game now completely disables anomaly spawning.[/p]
  • [p]If there are already more than 6 anomalies, pressing Decrypt will no longer cause soft locks or SWAT spawns.[/p]
• [p]In the previous update, SWAT spawning was correctly disabled after decrypt, but you could get stuck on the chair and be unable to finish the game.[/p]
  • [p]This is now fully resolved. You can decrypt and complete the game normally.[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]💬 NOTES FROM THE DEV[/h2][p][/p][p]I’m aware of a few smaller bugs still around, and I’ll be watching for reports while preparing another update in the next few days / weeks.[/p][p]That said, I’ll be taking a short break, I’ve been working over 10 hours a day for months, and burnout has really started to kick in. I want to come back fresh to make sure every future update keeps the quality high.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you all for your patience, understanding, and incredible support. ❤️
– Tarba Paul Cornel[/p]

[p][/p][p]Hey everyone 👋[/p][p]This update focuses on making the gameplay smoother, clearer, and more fair. We added new UI hints to guide players through key moments and fixed a major decrypt issue that could interfere with the game flow.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🧭 GAMEPLAY & UI IMPROVEMENTS[/h2]

• [p]✨ Added new UI hints to make progression more intuitive:[/p]
  • [p]Blood spatter and blood symbol in Alicia tape are now clearly outlined[/p]
  • [p]Hint to press E in the Family Reunion tape[/p]
  • [p]Hint to interact with the valve[/p]
  • [p]Added a QTE hint when Maria catches you (hold key prompt)[/p]
• [p]📝 Improved paper hint visuals for better readability[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🐞 BUG FIXES & ADJUSTMENTS[/h2]

• [p]🛑 Fixed an issue where pressing Decrypt could incorrectly trigger Hitman and SWAT events[/p]
  • [p]These events can no longer be triggered during decryption[/p]
  • [p]It is now impossible to die to Hitman or SWAT in this state, even with 6+ anomalies or unlocked entrance.[/p]
• [p]☠️ You can still die if caught by Maria or Dan and that is on you[/p]

[p][/p][hr][/hr][h2]📢 FEEDBACK & BUG REPORTS[/h2][p][/p][p]If you encounter any issues or bugs, please report them so we can fix anything else that pops up.
Your feedback helps us keep improving the experience and making the game better with every update.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your support 💀
Tarba Paul Cornel[/p]