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Increased volume for threat and hack sound effects by 20% to make threat cues easier to hear.

Fixed the computer locking up when an incoming hack interrupts a VirtMesh connection.

Fixed computer locking when power or network outages occur during VirtMesh connection.

Fixed hacks becoming unwinnable if a network outage occurred during the minigame.

Fixed issues occurring when power or network disconnections happened while connecting to SecCam.

Fixed Cletus pushing the player through exterior motel walls into inescapable rooms.

CryptChat messages will no longer pop up while the internet is offline.

ACRS users now prioritize requesting websites from the starting Wiki page before moving to Wiki 2 and 3.

Blocking hacks in permadeath mode now provides higher rewards compared to Normal mode.

Noir now spawns more frequently, increasing the encounter rate with this entity.

Fixed a bug where threats and hacks would stop appearing entirely after a power outage occurred.

Prevented players from saving at 4AM and loading a checkpoint to bypass the final hour of the game.

Added separate sizing and FPS settings for the A.N.N. Dark Net browser and PDF files to improve compatibility with 4K monitors.

Fixed an issue where dragged windows would remain stuck to the cursor.

Fixed a bug where DarkDrop mid-game purchases were not saving correctly.

Added Normal+ Mode, an experimental version of Normal mode featuring permanent death.

Panic Button now only degrades the network if spammed, making single uses safe and more fair.

Minor adjustments made to the behaviors of non-threat AI players in the game.

Increased the potential rewards gained from hacking enemy AI players across all hacking tiers.

Fixed a bug where decryption agents would refuse to decrypt keys they were intended to handle.

Fixed a bug where overlapping threats (specifically Tucker music and Lucas kill) could create unwinnable scenarios.

Repeated use of the panic button now degrades the outdoor network hub, forcing the player to make more risky trips outside to repair the connection.

Incoming hacks occur less frequently, reducing the pressure on the player.

The cost of the Signal Booster has been significantly reduced, making it more accessible.

Fixed ACRS users denying requested videos and resolved related crashes.

Fixed VirtMesh button interaction during hacking and node persistence after resolution changes.

Fixed a bug where computer audio was muted upon startup.

Fixed a crash occurring when walking out a door during a Kidnapper attack.

Successfully blocking Tanner's entry now prevents him from turning around and killing the player during his retreat.

Players can now skip intro cinematics for a faster game start.

Adjusted scaling for 4k monitors to ensure downloaded files are visible on the desktop.