Hack Protocol – Early Access Launches October 22!

The wait is almost over. Hack Protocol is officially launching into Early Access on October 22, 2026, at 20:00 CEST (18:00 UTC)!

After a long development journey, countless hours of programming, testing, and refining, we're incredibly excited to finally open the doors to Hack Protocol.

And we have even bigger news: our full 1.0 release is already scheduled for January 1, 2027, at exactly 00:00 CET!

Early Access – The Game Is Ready!

Unlike many Early Access titles, Hack Protocol is entering Early Access with its core gameplay systems and features already implemented and playable.

You can build your hacking empire, develop and upgrade software, breach servers, steal data, complete puzzles, compete against other players, and work your way through the world of Hack Protocol.

This isn't the beginning of development. It's the beginning of the final testing and balancing phase.

Our focus during Early Access will be on:

• Gameplay balancing: Fine-tuning the economy, progression, software upgrades, hacking mechanics, and player competition.
• Bug fixing and polishing: Finding and resolving issues together with the community.
• Player feedback: Making adjustments based on how real players experience the game.
• Multiplayer balancing: Ensuring competitive gameplay remains fair, challenging, and rewarding.
• Preparing for 1.0: Getting everything ready for the full release.

We want to use these final months to make Hack Protocol as enjoyable, balanced, and polished as possible.

The DOOM Virus – Something Is Still Coming...

While the game is ready for Early Access, there is one major piece of content we're deliberately keeping locked away.

The endgame DOOM Virus.

Along with the DOOM Virus, the final 10 levels of the puzzle progression leading toward it will remain unavailable throughout Early Access.

We want players to explore the game, learn its systems, build their strategies, and prepare for the ultimate challenge.

The DOOM Virus and the final puzzle levels will be unleashed with the full 1.0 release.

Consider this your warning. The real endgame is still waiting.

Important: Full Server Wipe at Release

We want to be completely transparent about something important.

All Early Access progression will be wiped when Hack Protocol transitions to its full 1.0 release.

This means that progress made during Early Access will not carry over to the final release.

Why?

Because Early Access is primarily about balancing. As we adjust the economy, progression, and competitive mechanics, we want to ensure that everyone starts the full release on equal footing.

On January 1, every player gets a fresh start.

No Early Access advantage. No established empires. No head starts.

One world. A fresh beginning. An equal opportunity to become the ultimate hacker.

January 1, 2027 – The Full Release

We're not planning to keep Hack Protocol in Early Access indefinitely.

We already have our official full release date:

January 1, 2027

00:00 CET (December 31, 2026, at 23:00 UTC)

At the stroke of midnight, Hack Protocol will officially transition to version 1.0.

With the release comes:

• The complete endgame, including the DOOM Virus.
• The final 10 puzzle levels.
• A complete progression wipe and fresh start for everyone.
• The fully balanced and polished game experience.

A new year. A new world. A new hacking race.

What better way to start 2027?

A Message From the Developer

Hack Protocol has been a passion project, and seeing it reach this point is an incredible milestone.

The goal has always been to create a hacking game where progression feels rewarding, competition is meaningful, and every decision matters.

Now it's time to put everything we've built into the hands of real players.

Your feedback during Early Access will help shape the final balancing decisions before the official release.

Whether you're here to become the most powerful hacker, build a software empire, dominate the competition, or simply enjoy the puzzles and hacking mechanics, we can't wait to see what you do.

Get Ready to Hack!

EARLY ACCESS: October 22, 2026 – 20:00 CEST (18:00 UTC)

FULL RELEASE & WORLD RESET: January 1, 2027 – 00:00 CET (23:00 UTC on December 31)

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready.

The servers are almost ready.

The competition is about to begin.

See you on October 22, hackers.