HEXNET: Tactical Terminal Hacking Simulator — breach,
An upcoming open world tactical hacking-sim experience. Become a breacher, dispatch real network scans, crack credentials, and breach rival networks and NPCs.
Unleash Your Breaching Potential
./hexnet offers a range of features to challenge and immerse you in the world of simulated cybersecurity.
Realistic Breaching Tools
Dispatch authentic commands like nmap, hydra, grep, and connect with live prompt feedback.
Virtual File Systems
Explore deep directories across servers filled with proprietary logs, alterable ledgers, and credentials.
Open Network Mesh
Discover unlisted hosts through CIDR sweeps, pivot through gateway routers, and map complex topologies.
Breach Underground Nodes & NPCs
Infiltrate underground IRC relay nodes, breach rival networks, claim exfiltration bounties, and defend your gateway rig.
Rig & Thread Overclock
Manage hardware thread quotas and memory limits. Overclock to speed up attacks against active trace detection.
Neural Skill Progression
Level up character intelligence and cryptography masteries to slash crack times and deploy advanced payloads.
Interactive CLI Sandbox
Test real terminal commands and explore simulated hosts directly.
Incident Dossier
April 2020. An apartment building in lockdown. An unpatched basement server.
Fragile Setup: Shared building WiFi with zero network isolation and an unpatched offline database server in the basement.
The Fraud: Dmitri Petrov receives an eviction notice despite possessing stamped physical receipts. Server logs were altered late at night.
The Breach: You open a terminal, crack default FTP credentials, and exfiltrate audit evidence of systemic tenant fraud.
"This started as helping one neighbor. It uncovered something systemic. If it worked... does that make it right?"
Kai Mercer
YOU (BREACHER) • APT 3CRemote software developer. Quiet, observant. You used to breach systems years ago before stepping away. Your skills remain sharp.
Dmitri Petrov
TENANT • APT 4AElderly neighbor. Pays rent with money order receipts. Targeted with fraudulent eviction records on the basement server.
Greg Voss
PROPERTY MANAGERUnder cash-flow pressure during lockdown. Altered rent ledgers in the local database to skim offline payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HEXNET, early access, and terminal mechanics.
[ GENERAL ]
Q:What is Hexnet?
Hexnet is a high-performance open-world tactical hacking MMO terminal simulation game. Dive into a persistent, living network where you execute real-style CLI commands, breach corporate nodes, upgrade your custom gateway rig, and compete or cooperate with thousands of other Breachers worldwide.
Q:What platforms will Hexnet be available on?
Hexnet will launch first on Android for its Early Access release. Expansion to other platforms (such as Web and iOS) is planned to be evaluated and announced as development progresses.
Q:Do I need real coding or terminal syntax experience?
Not at all! Real-world hacking is already complicated, but Hexnet doesn't have to be. We focus heavily on user experience so you can enjoy the hacking simulation without friction. Hexnet includes an interactive onboarding tutorial and a built-in Command Panel with one-tap shortcuts and argument helpers, so no prior knowledge is required. But if you do have experience with Linux or Unix systems, you'll feel right at home—the terminal syntax and commands are very similar, using standard tools like cd, ls, cat, and more.
[ LAUNCH & ACCESS ]
Q:When is the release date?
We are targeting Early Access on Android for this Christmas / Holiday season! An official release date and future platform timelines will be announced as we move through our testing phases.
Q:How can I join the Early Access / Playtest?
You can pre-register on our website and join our official Discord server. Registered community members will receive the earliest access to closed beta waves, playtest APK builds, and Early Access invitations.
Q:Will Hexnet be Free-to-Play?
Yes! Hexnet will be free to download and play, with a skill-driven progression model and no pay-to-win mechanics.
[ GAMEPLAY & MECHANICS ]
Q:Is Hexnet PvE, PvP, or both?
We are focusing on delivering a deep, polished PvE experience first—featuring rich narrative contracts, corporate target infiltration, story quests, and hardware upgrades. Full PvP systems (such as node territory control, counter-breaching, and player bounties) are in development and will be rolled out as the network expands.
Q:What is the Gateway Rig system?
Your Gateway is your virtual hardware lifeline. You can upgrade CPU processing tiers, allocate RAM for multi-threaded payloads, install cooling mods, manage thermal buildup, and customize installed software suites to optimize execution speeds.
Q:Is the network world persistent?
Yes. The network ecosystem evolves in real time. Compromised servers, exfiltrated databases, dynamic network events, and player-driven economies remain persistent across the entire MMO grid.
Join the Waitlist
Android early access rolls out first. Enter your email to secure your callsign and priority access for Android, iOS, and Web launches.
Join the Community
Join our Discord and community relays to connect with other breachers, track development logs, and participate in beta events.