Soft Reset, Hardline Engage

We've been hard at work hacking stuff together and are thrilled to announce a major update! The centerpiece is the official launch of our Original Soundtrack Vol. 2, crafted by the amazing Ryan Ike. These new tracks, which have been in the works since 2018, join the iconic soundscape created for OST 1 by the legendary Lena Raine.

This soundtrack is just one part of a major update that moves us closer to our grandervision for the game, deepens our investment in our community, and kicks off a surprise crossover event.

The Sound: Original Soundtrack Vol. 2

After a lot of hard work and years, we are jazzed that we have finally finished the second volume of the hackmud soundtrack. This update adds a whole bunch of new music to the game, with a heavy emphasis on hardline tracks. Alongside these new additions, we have also brought the original OST 1 hardline tracks back into the game, fully integrated with the new audio system.

The Wait Is Over™–Hot off the digital presses, the 1-800-bangerz-only Original Soundtrack Vol. 2 is now available for purchase on bandcamp! If you love how hard it goes as much as we do, you should definitely explore more of Ryan Ike's badass discog on his homepage. The new soundtrack is also available on all major streaming platforms.

At the same time, we're thrilled to announce that the legendary Original Soundtrack Vol. 1 by Lena Raine has been added to all major streaming platforms for the first time! You can also purchase it directly on bandcamp, and be sure to check out more of her iconic work on radicaldream.land.

We've integrated these new tracks directly into the game's environment, where you will experience them through gameplay, and tracks are tied to the difficulty of content.

For those who want more control over their audio experience, this update also adds cool new audio functionality inside the game. Individual tracks can be purchased with bits. Using the new`gui.tracks`command, you can customize your playlists. You can also assign your purchased hardline tracks to your loc using`users.config`, so other players will hear your track selections when they connect. It’s like jamming a mixtape into the boombox strapped to your loc's shoulder!

Get bits by purchasing them in the store or by trading GC and upgrades. Supporters get the best value: a bonus on all bits purchases and lower trade fees.

Get the Music: Play the game, find the OSTs on Bandcamp and your favorite Streaming Services: OST1 | OST2

The Vision: A Retro-Futurist RPG

The new soundtrack is a huge part of the game's identity. Alongside it, we want to share how we are aligning the game with its true identity: a retro-futurist RPG.

We took our latest big step with the marks system, and we continue today with the addition of priv_store. This acts as a personal safety deposit box for your GC, protecting up to 1B337MGC. The priv_store cannot be retired under any circumstances, so GC stored in your priv_store will be safe if you step away; come back anytime and you’ll have a nest-egg to get you started again.

This change is part of a larger philosophy. We believe PvP and multiplayer are the 'danger spice' of hackmud's roleplaying-- but right now, that spice is too spicy, especially for players just starting out or returning. To that end, we have also begun making balance and quality of life changes at the