The Break-In

Released: May 29, 2025
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Last updated: 17 Sep 2026, 02:24 GMT

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30 Jul 2026Developer post
Big Bugfix Patch
Hello again Burglars, it's been a while. I had to take some time away from development again following the museum update, but I'm back and working with a new developer to fix some of the game's biggest bugs. One of the big changes in this update is the vents revamp. Vents were re
Hello again Burglars, it's been a while. I had to take some time away from development again following the museum update, but I'm back and working with a new developer to fix some of the game's biggest bugs.
One of the big changes in this update is the vents revamp. Vents were really annoying to use before, with tools disappearing, players falling through them, and just general clunkiness. The old vents have been completely replaced with new, larger vents which let you crouch-walk through them instead of forcing you to climb. That means it's much easier to get into vents, and navigate around them, and they don't cause so many glitches. There may be some new, fun issues with them so let me know if you find any. They will be much easier to fix now.
Save file deletion, missions double loading, and nonVR physics explosions should also now all be fixed. The full list of fixes is below, so if you are still seeing any of these issues then let me know in the comments.
Alongside bugfixes, I have also been working on the next update for the Break-In, which will be a huge 2.0 update. It will feature 3 new maps, and new content focused on giving endgame players plenty of stuff to do. We will also have new burglary gear. For sneak previews, make sure you join the official discord server.
Changelist

Body glitching and camera jerking when crouching or landing from a jump in nonVR
VR players can uncrouch when under something
Climbables become ungrabbable
Ending a climb underneath something causes glitching
Body renderer intersection after climb
Camera goes through vents
Guards spawning already alerted
Alarms already being alerted
Invisible AI
Invisible Players
Key rebinding doesn't work with AZERTY
Cops teleporting
Players get kicked from lobbies randomly
Physics explosions in non VR
Jittering when jumping or carrying things in non VR
Small mall vent blocked
Lockpicks don't break in VR
Newline unescaped in harrier heist description
Vent issues
Mastermind intel perk info is wrong
Third-tier perks can be started without pre-requisites
Neck hole is visible in non VR
Double Loading Missions
Save file Deletion
Stuck in ceiling / walls
Container ship top step, player gets stuck
Guards tase while they are getting up
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23 Oct 2025Developer post
Museum Madness and Train Heist Hijinks!
The first post-launch update for the Break-In is now live! It features some long awaited levels and items, so I hope you enjoy playing. I'm delighted that I can continue working on the game and bringing new updates. Here's a breakdown of what's included! Museum Level I want to pr
30 Jul 2025Developer post
A little patch
Just a small patch to address some quality of life issues with the strongman class. It should be harder to accidentally smash stuff in both VR and non VR. Made it possible for nonvr players to open doors after getting the strongman perk to smash them Eliminated Kevin Fixed glitch
Just a small patch to address some quality of life issues with the strongman class. It should be harder to accidentally smash stuff in both VR and non VR.

Made it possible for nonvr players to open doors after getting the strongman perk to smash them
Eliminated Kevin
Fixed glitchy buttons in VR
Made it so that VR players need to make a fist for strongman smashing perks to work, to prevent accidental smashing
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05 Jul 2025Developer post
Post Launch Patch 3
Hello again thieves, burglars, and organ harvesters. I have another patch to fix a bunch of bugs. The details are as follows: Fixed guards running into you when using lampshade Fixed always being able to trigger data brokerable in VR Fixed available missions not syncing properly
Hello again thieves, burglars, and organ harvesters. I have another patch to fix a bunch of bugs. The details are as follows:

Fixed guards running into you when using lampshade
Fixed always being able to trigger data brokerable in VR
Fixed available missions not syncing properly in mp on the intel board
Fixed being able to shrink residents
Fixed being able to attach airbags to eachother
Fixed shipping container doors making no noise when hit
Fixed mastermind gut pointer breaking when current target is broken
Fixed being able to shrink objects multiple times
Fixed climbing axe being grabbable while in use in non VR, causing physics issues
Fixed mall toilet stalls
Fixed some things which ticked S.D.U. AUS off
Fixed lampshade not resetting hidden when moving
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01 Jun 2025Developer post
Launch Hotfix 2
Second post-launch hotfix, addressing a bunch of bugs that you guys reported in the discord and here on Steam. Here's the list of fixes included: Fixed mastermind hacks not working on second time in a mission Fixed playground loading bay door and AA defenses not working on second
Second post-launch hotfix, addressing a bunch of bugs that you guys reported in the discord and here on Steam. Here's the list of fixes included:

Fixed mastermind hacks not working on second time in a mission
Fixed playground loading bay door and AA defenses not working on second time in level
Fixed slow hands bug in VR after interacting with heavy objects
Fixed not being able to climb in nonvr after switching from infiltrator class with spider climbers
Fixes to more potential black screen crashes
Fixed certain achievements not being achievable
Fixed one vault button not being interactable on playground
Patched holes in playground level
Fixed perk progress resetting for some players
Fixed some players not being able to change their getaway vehicles
Fixed occasional crash when grabbing certain items
Fixed crash when attaching two airbags to eachother
Fixed not being able to rotate two handed items with Q and E in nonVR
As always, let me know in the comments if there are bugs you're still dealing with! And tell me which perk is your favourite.
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30 May 2025Developer post
Launch Hotfix 1
This hotfix addresses some of the issues raised around the launch update: Fixed nonvr climbing freezing when grabbing something at max distance Fixed nonvr climbing axes not working properly on some surfaces on some levels Fixed mastermind vault hacking not being synced in MP Fix
This hotfix addresses some of the issues raised around the launch update:

Fixed nonvr climbing freezing when grabbing something at max distance
Fixed nonvr climbing axes not working properly on some surfaces on some levels
Fixed mastermind vault hacking not being synced in MP
Fixed bug which caused hands to stick to items after releasing sometimes in VR
Fixed mastermind camera and laser hacking not syncing in MP
Fixed spider climbing not working properly after getting the perk
Fixed one possible blackscreen error on loading into the level caused by an exception
There will be more hotfixes coming over the next few days, so let me know in the comments what you'd like to see fixed first! Thank you to everyone who's played the new update, I hope you are enjoying the classes system and new level.
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29 May 2025Developer post
The Break-In 1.0 Launch Update
After nearly two years of Early Access, the Break-In is finally launching for real. It's been a long road, and I want to thank everyone who has played the game during the Early Access period, especially those of you who have been making cool suggestions and reporting bugs in the
25 Sep 2024Developer post
Update 3 Patch 2
Just a small patch to address some of the urgent issues. The vault buttons were broken in the previous patch, which has now been resolved. I have also fixed a couple other high-priority items, details are below. Added brightness slider on PC for better customisation Fixed guards
Just a small patch to address some of the urgent issues. The vault buttons were broken in the previous patch, which has now been resolved. I have also fixed a couple other high-priority items, details are below.

Added brightness slider on PC for better customisation
Fixed guards not making footstep noises
Fixed vault buttons not working in multiplayer
Fixed VR players getting stuck in walls when leaning through windows/doors
Fixed food eat sounds playing too loudly
Made it easier to view the entire toolbelt in VR (body stays still for longer)
Fixed keycards disappearing on bank and mansion level
Fixed breakers not working on some maps
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09 Sep 2024Developer post
Bugfixes and Quality of Life
We meet again. It's been a little while, but I am back with a new patch to fix some long-standing quality of life issues, as well as some bugs. I had to take some time away from development, but I am back working on the game again and getting ready for the next big content update
We meet again. It's been a little while, but I am back with a new patch to fix some long-standing quality of life issues, as well as some bugs. I had to take some time away from development, but I am back working on the game again and getting ready for the next big content update which will finally add the perk system as well as some other new things.
Thank you for your continued support, for now please enjoy the improvements made by this patch. They include gear items being placed on your toolbelt automatically at the start of the mission, easier KOs for nonVR players, and menu fixes and streamlines. For the full list of bugfixes and improvements, see below. As always, let me know if you see any frequent annoying bugs and I can try to get them fixed in the next patch.

Fixed security lasers still getting triggered by VR hands after being disabled
Fixed vault opener not syncing properly in multiplayer
Revamped new secret vehicle to make it less laggy and hard to use (objects will now freeze in place and lose collision when being sucked up)
Fixed some issues in options menus
Fixed nonVR hands and held items showing up when looking at menus
Fixed rope launcher spinning around wildly sometimes when held in non VR
Fixed large objects not showing easy-placement UX anymore
Fixed rope launcher line being invisible for small lines
Fixed rope launcher being movable while line is deployed in multiplayer
Fixed being able to grab cameras in nonVR while they are still attached
Fixed gear falling through ground in mansion level
Fixed NPCS sometimes getting stuck under the ground in mansion level
Various level collision fixes
Made it so that gear items spawn on your toolbelt when starting a mission (as long as there is enough space)
Fixed broken state in nonVR when getting tased while using the rope launcher
Made KOing NPCs easier in nonVR (You don’t have to target the head anymore)
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08 May 2024Developer post
Big Update 3 - Vaults and Vents and Other Stuff
Update 3 is now live! It includes a new level, 3 new gear items, 2 new getaways, new entry methods, and new security measures for you to avoid. As always, let me know what you think of the update in the comments, and tell me if you find any bugs! Bank Level People have been reque
16 Feb 2024Developer post
New Year Patch 4 - Ragdoll Explosion Containment
A small patch to fix the glitch which caused ragdolls to violently explode everywhere, along with some other fixes raised by people in discord. If you're still running into any annoying bugs, let me know the details in the comments. I have started work on the next content update
A small patch to fix the glitch which caused ragdolls to violently explode everywhere, along with some other fixes raised by people in discord. If you're still running into any annoying bugs, let me know the details in the comments.
I have started work on the next content update now, and will be revealing the next new level on stream on the 24th. Check the discord for info on that. There is no estimated release date yet, because I'm still deciding what will be included.

Fixed ragdolls glitching wildly in multiplayer when they collide with thrown objects or when players run into them
Fixed non VR bug where everything becomes uninteractable after grabbing something and climbing at the same time
Fixed VR players not being able to fit through attic windows
Fixed VR body reenabling itself even when disabled on game start
Fixed bug where the escape key could be rebound, causing players to get stuck in menus
Added version checking to multiplayer to prevent bugs when updates are released
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03 Feb 2024Developer post
New Year Patch 3
This is a patch to the previous patch, to fix some of the issues with the new VR character system. Climbing should now be more robust and less likely to break in weird ways, and a potential height change bug has been fixed. Thank you for your patience with the changes despite the
This is a patch to the previous patch, to fix some of the issues with the new VR character system. Climbing should now be more robust and less likely to break in weird ways, and a potential height change bug has been fixed.
Thank you for your patience with the changes despite the new bugs. The old system was quite outdated and lacking some features like leaning and proper animations, so it needed to be updated.
Change log below:

Fixed bug where jumping repeatedly while your head is touching a wall caused the player to get shorter
Fixed bug with VR climbing where head could become detached from body and then teleport through a wall, causing the player to get stuck
Made VR body torso stick out less when looking down
Fixed VR players not being able to enter vault or through some windows
Made VR body less wiggly
Fixed body and head getting stuck on either side of a window when trying to climb through it
Fixed VR body coming back even when disabled
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30 Jan 2024Developer post
New Year Patch #2
A new patch is live, which adds Steam Cloud saving support on PC, as well as some changes to the VR character system which should make things less janky. There are now proper movement animations for VR players' legs, and VR players can lean over objects in-game to better reach th
A new patch is live, which adds Steam Cloud saving support on PC, as well as some changes to the VR character system which should make things less janky.
There are now proper movement animations for VR players' legs, and VR players can lean over objects in-game to better reach things. I am also experimenting with the IK system to make the toolbelt easier to see, so let me know if you like how it works in the current build.
Climbing axes are now also easier to attach to walls, and I have fixed some previously un-stabbable walls and areas. Below is the full list of bugfixes.

Implemented steam cloud saving
Added new VR move animations
Added ability for VR players to lean over objects to make it easier to reach stuff
Made climbing axes easier to latch into walls, and fixed some unstabbable areas in missions
Made VR toolbelt easier to see when looking down
Changed cosmetics saving to be in the same place as other save info
Fixed smii7y bug where non VR players could grab the same one handed item with both hands when it is held by a teammate, causing physics glitches
Fixed highlights disappearing in non VR when entering a MP lobby
Fixed residents playing alerted animation again for every new player they see after fleeing
Improved stability of ragdolls maybe
Fixed vault door always being unlocked
Fixed hardest locks spawning on easiest difficulty
Fixed AI getting stuck in a loop in casino office room
Fixed AI hanging around in the mansion basement forever
Fixed purchased female cosmetics not saving properly
Smoothed out jittery movement in multiplayer physics
Possible fix to stealables teleporting to the center of the map
Fixed VR climbing axes being able to attach to walls when still on toolbelt if the player releases the trigger after toolbelting them
Fixed non VR players using a climbing axe while their hands are about to grab onto another climbable, causing the climbable to be unusable after
Fixed non VR players sometimes seeing phantom watches flying around in multiplayer
Fixed VR body not appearing on quest until the menu option is toggled again
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19 Jan 2024Developer post
New Year Patch
A new patch has been released to address some of the annoying bugs and balance issues highlighted by players over the Christmas period. Many new players found it difficult to progress, especially without stealing big ticket items like cars and residents. To reduce the grind, driv
A new patch has been released to address some of the annoying bugs and balance issues highlighted by players over the Christmas period.
Many new players found it difficult to progress, especially without stealing big ticket items like cars and residents. To reduce the grind, driver cuts have been reduced, with additional reductions when playing in multiplayer. There is also now a significantly increased bonus for stealing lots of items (10+), which increases exponentially and is capped at $35k per mission.
I will be working on more bugfixes over the coming weeks, before starting work on Update 3. If you have any suggestions for the game, I’m active in the discord server linked below so post them there!
For the full change log, see below:

Reduced getaway driver cuts for all vehicles
Further reduced cuts when in multiplayer based on number of players
Renamed getaway danger fee to police called fee
Increased bonus for stealing lots of items and made it exponential to reward players who like to steal many low value items
Made unstealable stealables not appear as steal goals anymore (let me know if you find any that are still unstealable)
Made players who are kicked from your lobby unable to return
Collision fixes in mansion map and police van
Lighting fixes in house and mall levels
Fixed sounds still playing quietly when turned off
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14 Dec 2023Developer post
Christmas Event - Deliver Presents, Earn Prizes!
The Christmas update is now live! For the next month, you’ll be able to complete special missions to deliver presents to unsuspecting residents. As you complete more missions, you’ll unlock limited edition Santa cosmetics, as well as a brand new sleigh getaway vehicle! The new mi
13 Dec 2023Developer post
Update 2 Patch 3 - Distant sleigh bells
Another small patch to fix an issue with some players spawning either above or below the lobby when trying to join or leave multiplayer games. If you were having this issue before, let me know if it's resolved in this update. I've mostly been working on the Christmas update and e
Another small patch to fix an issue with some players spawning either above or below the lobby when trying to join or leave multiplayer games. If you were having this issue before, let me know if it's resolved in this update.
I've mostly been working on the Christmas update and event, which will be dropping soon.

Fixed player spawning in multiplayer lobbies
Fixed multiple swag bags being able to accept the same item, causing teleportation and general confusion
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09 Dec 2023Developer post
Update 2 Patch 2 - Just a little one
Small emergency patch to fix a crash that some players were having, especially on the casino level. Fixed crash caused by trying to highlight objects which had unreadable meshes Fixed cameras not spawning properly most of the time Fixed highlight being scuffed on many tools and c
Small emergency patch to fix a crash that some players were having, especially on the casino level.

Fixed crash caused by trying to highlight objects which had unreadable meshes
Fixed cameras not spawning properly most of the time
Fixed highlight being scuffed on many tools and casino items
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07 Dec 2023Developer post
Update 2 - Patch 1 - Physics strikes again
This patch contains some fixes for potential physics issues introduced in content update 2. These were caused by some physics optimisations I made to boost performance in VR. Do let me know if you notice any other physics weirdness, as there may be more unexpected consequences. I
This patch contains some fixes for potential physics issues introduced in content update 2. These were caused by some physics optimisations I made to boost performance in VR. Do let me know if you notice any other physics weirdness, as there may be more unexpected consequences. If you're experiencing crashes or blackscreens in this update, post a log in the discord server.

Fixed mis-spawning dresser in mansion entrance hall
Fixed bookshelf in mansion just spaffing books everywhere
Fixed lighting bug in mansion roof entry points
Made mansion basement stairs longer so you don’t have to crouch to enter
Fixed lighting and mesh combining issues in mall level
Fixed left hand occasionally causing jitter when climbing
Made items much less likely to drop from your hands to reduce risk of held items disappearing when moving them around quickly
Fixed lobby glitching when joining a lobby which has equipped a secret getaway vehicle which you do not own
Fixed mansion level hidden room being inaccessible in nonVR by making it climbable
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05 Dec 2023Developer post
Mansion Map - Content Update 2
A new update has been released! Here’s an overview of what was added. There will be another update coming very soon with Christmas content, so stay tuned! Mansion Level A brand new level which can spawn rarely from Dave and his mates. Break in to this huge private mansion, and st
A new update has been released! Here’s an overview of what was added. There will be another update coming very soon with Christmas content, so stay tuned!
Mansion Level
A brand new level which can spawn rarely from Dave and his mates. Break in to this huge private mansion, and steal everything from treasure chests to priceless artworks. Lots of new stealables have been added, as well as new entry ways!
Tutorial Level
Need to sharpen your burglary skills? Head over to the abandoned house level for a tutorial. It can be found under its own intel team in the intel menu.
VR Grabbing improvements
Grabbing has been made more precise in VR, and a laser guide will now appear when you’re trying to grab stuff so you can see what you’re grabbing. Object highlighting now appears in Quest as well as PCVR. These changes should make the toolbelt much easier to use!
VR Climbing Axes Upgrade
Climbing axes have also had a revamp to make them much less finicky. They will now stay stuck in the wall until you press the trigger button to release them.
New Mission Difficulty System
The old 3-factor system has been replaced with a simpler star based system. A 5 star level will be difficult, but give much greater goal rewards and be more likely to spawn top-tier loot. Cameras will now also take the difficulty rating into account.
Fixes and Minor Changes

Made occupied toolbelt slot icon pop ups more sensitive for easier seated play
Fixed detaching things in non VR in multiplayer sometimes causing your player model to fling across the map and break stuff
Fixed some casino door locks being inaccessible in nonVR
Reduced getaway driver cut for secret getaways
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20 Oct 2023Developer post
Update 1 Patch 5 - Floating away no more
A couple of fairly major fixes along with some smaller things. I have started work on the next content update, which should come around Christmas time Added new room varieties to container ship and house maps Added option to disable joystick turning for players who have stick dri
A couple of fairly major fixes along with some smaller things. I have started work on the next content update, which should come around Christmas time

Added new room varieties to container ship and house maps
Added option to disable joystick turning for players who have stick drift
Fixed keys and keycards being immovable in multiplayer
Fixed table spawn glitch in bungalow
Fixed floating upwards or downwards when climbing if your in-game height was set too high or low
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The Break-In

Updates & announcements

Big Bugfix Patch

Museum Madness and Train Heist Hijinks!

Museum Level

Train Level

New Items

Cosmetics

A little patch

Post Launch Patch 3

Launch Hotfix 2

Launch Hotfix 1

The Break-In 1.0 Launch Update

Playground Level

Perks and Classes

Infiltrator - Sneaky and fast.

Strongman - Strong and a Fighter.

Mastermind - Intelligent and prepared.

Escaping the Police Van

New Items

Bug Fixes

Update 3 Patch 2

Bugfixes and Quality of Life

Big Update 3 - Vaults and Vents and Other Stuff

New Year Patch 4 - Ragdoll Explosion Containment

New Year Patch 3

New Year Patch #2

New Year Patch

Christmas Event - Deliver Presents, Earn Prizes!

Update 2 Patch 3 - Distant sleigh bells

Update 2 Patch 2 - Just a little one

Update 2 - Patch 1 - Physics strikes again

Mansion Map - Content Update 2

Update 1 Patch 5 - Floating away no more