NETBREAK News

[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]

[p][/p][p]Hey everyone,[/p][p]First off, a massive thank you to everyone who jumped into NETBREAK. Seeing your reactions and support means the world to me. It's really my most ambitious game, and fully solo developed, while in college.[/p][p]I know some of you have questions or might be stuck at certain points, so I'm opening up the comments below for anything you need help with. Ask away and I’ll do my best to respond directly here.[/p][p][/p][p]🧭 Helpful links to guide you:[/p]

• [p]Official Guide: [/p]

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• [p]Gameplay Walkthrough (from the dev): [/p]

[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]And hey… if you had a good time, leaving a little review on the store page helps us a lot. 😉[/p][p]Thank you again for being part of this journey.
[/p][p]Tarba Paul Cornel[/p]

[p]After countless hours of development, sleepless nights, and relentless testing, NETBREAK is finally out.[/p][p]This is my most personal and ambitious project to date, a survival horror inspired by Welcome to the Game and I'm on Observation Duty. [/p][p][/p][p]Welcome to Netbreak™, a horror-puzzle experience. When a mysterious USB drive arrives on your desk, your curiosity drags you into a nightmare. Piece together clues, watch forbidden videos, and take down an underground SNUFF marketplace, that allows you to see interactive torture and murder.[/p][p]BUY NOW![/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p] [/p]

[p]Hey everyone,[/p][p]Before I officially launch, I have pushed a final wave of hotfixes addressing several critical gameplay and UI issues reported by my incredible group of testers. These fixes aim to make the experience smoother, clearer, and more stable for everyone jumping in at launch.[/p][p][/p][p]A huge thank you to all of our testers for their time, sharp eyes, and relentless bug hunting. Your feedback helped us crush some tricky problems before the game goes live. 🕵️‍♂️[/p][p][/p][h2]🔸 Hotfix Overview[/h2][p]This update focuses on:[/p]

• [p]Core gameplay stability[/p]
• [p]Examination and hacking system clarity[/p]
• [p]UI improvements and guidance for key interactions[/p]
• [p]Adding a more accessible “training mode” for new players[/p]

[p][/p][h2]🧰 Patch Notes[/h2][h3]1. Examination Mode ESC Bug[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where pressing ESC during object examination would not exit the state.[/p]
• [p]ESC now correctly exits the examination view and returns control to the player.[/p]
• [p]Added a safety fallback to guarantee you can always exit examination mode.[/p]

[h3]2. S.N.U.F.F.Y Tunnels Hack & Virus Overlap[/h3]

• [p]Fixed a major UI overlap where the virus interface stacked on top of the hack UI, making hacking impossible.[/p]
• [p]Hack UI now takes priority, and virus events are properly delayed or displayed non-blocking.[/p]

[h3]3. Drone Rooftop Box Outline[/h3]

• [p]Added a clear outline to the rooftop box left by the drone to remove confusion.[/p]

[h3]4. Alicia Tape Key Prompt[/h3]

• [p]Key now correctly shows an outline and interaction prompt after it falls.[/p]
• [p]The prompt now displays your actual crouch key binding instead of hardcoded “Left CTRL”.[/p]

[h3]5. Phone Call Prompt Update[/h3]

• [p]Phone UI now guides players with the message:
  “Answer the phone in the living room.”[/p]
• [p]This gives better direction and removes guesswork.[/p]

[h3]6. Ghellcoin Seedphrase Instructions[/h3]

• [p]Ghellcoin site now displays the required word count for the seed phrase.[/p]
• [p]Added clear instructions to enter all words in the correct order and with case sensitivity.[/p]

[h3]7. Hack Cooldown System[/h3]

• [p]Added a cooldown between hacks:[/p]
  • [p]First 2 hacks remain aggressive.[/p]
  • [p]After that, a 4-minute cooldown applies.[/p]
• [p]Improves pacing and reduces overwhelming spam.[/p]

[h3]8. Endgame Hitman Overlap Bug[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the hitman could overlap and kill the player during the ending sequence.[/p]

[h3]9. New: Casual Training Mode[/h3]

• [p]Added a training mode for players who want to explore mechanics without high-level threats.[/p]
• [p]Note: This mode does not trigger achievements, saves, or the final ending. It’s purely for practice and learning the systems.[/p]

[p][/p][h2]🚀 Final Notes[/h2][p]These changes will be live before launch, ensuring everyone steps into a more stable and clear experience from the start.[/p][p]Again, thank you to everyone who tested, reported, and supported us during development. You’ve made the game better for everyone.[/p][p]See you on launch day. - October 27th 08:00 PM EEST.
[/p][p]– Paul Cornel T.[/p]

[h2]🎉 THANK YOU FOR 1000+ WISHLISTS IN THE FIRST WEEK! 🎉[/h2][p]I want to take a moment to personally thank each and every one of you for the overwhelming support during the first week of NETBREAK’s announcement.[/p][p]We’ve officially passed over 1000 wishlists in just 5 days. This means the world to me as a solo developer, and it pushes me even more to make this game the best experience I can deliver.[/p][p]A special thanks to IGN and Bloody Disgusting for the incredible coverage, and to everyone showing love and sharing the game on X (Twitter). Your support is powerful.[/p][p][/p][p]To be more precised - 60k views on X, and almost 40k views on IGN (THAT'S HUGE!)[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p][/p][h2]🧠 Short FAQ[/h2][p]Q: When will NETBREAK be available?
A: NETBREAK launches on October 31st, 2025.[/p][p]Q: How long is NETBREAK?
A: Based on tester and personal playthroughs, it takes between 1h to 3h. My run was 1h 20m, while testers averaged around 2h 35m to 3h 10m. Median completion time: ~2 hours.[/p][p]Q: How much will NETBREAK cost at launch?
A: NETBREAK will launch at $5.99 USD with a 10% launch discount.[/p][p]Q: Does this game play like Welcome to the Game?
A: In some ways, yes. But NETBREAK goes beyond, with playable videotapes, various enemies and unique threats.[/p][p]Q: Is NETBREAK easy to complete?
A: If you’re familiar with this genre, it’s around easy to medium difficulty. For newcomers, it may feel challenging at first as you learn the mechanics.[/p][p]Q: Does NETBREAK feature a save system?
A: Yes. There’s a single autosave at a key moment in the game. After that, you can continue directly from the action via the main menu, skipping the intro.[/p][p][/p][hr][/hr][p]If you have any more questions, feel free to drop them below and I’ll do my best to reply to each one.[/p][p]Thank you again for the love and support.
👁️ NETBREAK arrives this Halloween.[/p][p]🖤 Wishlist NETBREAK if you haven’t already![/p][p][/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]