Keep standing near those glitches, you'll flatline. Again. I made some repairs. Should keep you running. Fixes: - /hijack doesn't damage The Cyborg - fixed rare uncollectable siphon - scene invite's effect applies when saving and reloading shop - /refund triggers on the first scrip used while emergency power! is inactive - fixed a bug making /lanparty available without an available server - fix…
The corps are planning something big. You need to update your game. Gameplay Changes: - swapping with a true cryptog updates its marker - .refresh instead of .push in the prog tutorial lesson - /apex shows if it's been triggered this sector Additions: - added Cyberdeck layout (default for Steamdeck) - +/- to select scrip with /library for keyboard users Fixes: - fixed bug with counting score af…
Just a month after the release of 868-BACK , Social Media & Community Director Aster Wright talked with Developer Michael Brough for the Finji newsletter this month. As always, Michael was full of interesting thoughts and wisdom. ASTER: 868-BACK is out now! You talked in a recent newsletter about your motivation for making a sequel to 868-HACK . Can you tell us about the journey of developing 8…
MegaTron has deprecated previous versions of 868-BACK. Timely updates for your game can ensure that you live more efficiently. You can be more! Are you really trying? Gameplay Changes: - .QUIT can access linked servers again Additions: - new cosmetic: Scarf of perseverance - extra index entries Fixes: - can't trigger Cyborg and Kid interrupts simultaneously - fixed visual glitch with glitch wra…
we gotta keep moving as the corps push their updates. I've changed the gasket on the .quit prog, it should get you out of a few more fixes. Gameplay Changes: - .quit goes to nearest AVAILABLE instead of being limited to adjacent/linked Additions: - kid's scene (music and artwork) - new cosmetics: Snuggly index, kid's earring - kid gets So Very Helpful if you won't use push in lesson 2 Fixes: -…
WE EXPAND OUR BRAINS AND TOIL TO FIX OUR MISTAKES IN DEDICATION TO YOU, O GREAT WORM! USERS MUST UPDATE SOFTWARE BEFORE YOU GET LEFT BEHIND. - fixed some "string not found" in newspaper - fixed rare bug where /lanparty could be activated with no valid target servers - kid and cyborg messages show up on load rather than leaving it unresponsive! - new high scores will now show icons for corps exp…
Hack into servers, steal all the glittering data you can, leverage your illicit hacking tools, survive greater and greater challenges, and reap the rewards! Find that Mainframe and expose the MegaCorps for what they truly are! But watch out, get disconnected too many times and you'll have to start from scratch. 868-BACK is OUT NOW! Not only is the game discounted for a limited time, it's also b…
We're dangerously close to the launch of 868-BACK, hackers! Have you been practicing your hacking skills with the demo? The MegaCorps are getting ready to change the rules on you, and it's about time we take them down. While you wait, you could give the recently released Draknek & Friends podcast episode with 868-Back developer Michael Brough a listen. Hear to him talk about how this game is di…
In the most recent Finji newsletter , lead dev Michael Brough addressed some questions you might have before the game comes out later this month! Here's what he wrote: Hey Finji readers! Some of you may be wondering about this SEQUEL that we're making. You might have questions like: Why am I making a sequel? Should you play the original game first? What is a sequel anyway? Why is it that events…
It's almost time, Hackers! The MegaCorps have been working hard, but so have we. 🎉 868-BACK is launching on May 28th! 🎉 🏆 Plus, we're still hosting an 868-BACK leaderboard challenge in the Finji Discord! If you join and show a screenshot of your high score from the demo, you might be able to win a free code when the game launches.
Are you up for a challenge, hacker? We're hosting an 868-BACK leaderboard challenge in the Finji Discord! Here's how to play: · Play the FREE 868-BACK demo · Hone your hacking skills · Post your high scores in the Finji Discord The top 5 players in the leaderboard at launch will win a free 868-BACK Steam key!
Steam Next Fest might be over, but we've decided to keep our demo up for the time being! After all, you have to prepare to take on the MegaCorps. Thanks to everyone who wishlisted the game! There's so much more to show you, so keep following along here and tell your friends to check it out too!
Play the 868-Back demo today! 868-BACK is a computer-hacking strategy roguelike game where your mission is to dismantle capitalism one server at a time! You're not quite ready to hack the powerful MegaCorps yet, but you can get your practice in with the new demo! Siphon data, collect progs, zap enemies, get disconnected, and try it all over again until you're strong enough to take on the Big Gu…
Watch Finji QA Technician Jonah Davidson play the 868-BACK demo!
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