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Steam News4 May 20262mo ago

Intrusion Countermeasure System Update!

The Intrusion Countermeasure System update is now live! This mode is unlocked after beating the game, and provides an extra difficulty for those looking for more of a challenge!

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  • Gameplay
  • Security
addedThe Intrusion Countermeasure System update is now live! This mode is unlocked after beating the game, and provides an extra difficulty for those looking for more of a challenge! Starting a run with ICS active will add a permanent difficulty challenge to the entire run, and temporary challenges in each combat through the trace timer.
changedICS Trace TimerPlaying cards or attacking enemies marked with a Trace will also decrease the timer
changedICS Level 2 - Enhance DefendersEnemies have increased stats
changedICS Level 3 - Increase SecurityAdditional cards will have traces
changedICS Level 3 - Increase SecurityCountermeasures change character positions and force movement

Hostile Takeover changes

addedThe Intrusion Countermeasure System update is now live! This mode is unlocked after beating the game, and provides an extra difficulty for those looking for more of a challenge! Starting a run with ICS active will add a permanent difficulty challenge to the entire run, and temporary challenges in each combat through the trace timer.
changedPlaying cards or attacking enemies marked with a Trace will also decrease the timer
changedEnemies have increased stats
changedAdditional cards will have traces
changedCountermeasures change character positions and force movement

The Intrusion Countermeasure System update is now live! This mode is unlocked after beating the game, and provides an extra difficulty for those looking for more of a challenge! Starting a run with ICS active will add a permanent difficulty challenge to the entire run, and temporary challenges in each combat through the trace timer.

ICS Trace Timer

  • A timer that counts down each turn, deploying a countermeasure when it reaches 0

  • Playing cards or attacking enemies marked with a Trace will also decrease the timer

ICS Level 1 - Inhibit Intruders

  • Reduces healing after boss fights

  • Countermeasures reduce card draws and affect card costs

ICS Level 2 - Enhance Defenders

  • Enemies have increased stats

  • Countermeasures buff enemies

ICS Level 3 - Increase Security

  • Additional cards will have traces

  • Countermeasures change character positions and force movement

ICS Level 4 - Deploy Malware

  • Start the game with a permanent Virus installed

  • Countermeasures empower viruses and trash cards

ICS Level 5 - Summon Backup

  • Enemies can have random traits

  • Countermeasures summon additional enemies to encounters

Source

Steam News / 4 May 2026

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