Greetings, fellow Mindhackers! On February 5, we released a new chapter update for MINDHACK . But before playing the newly added Chapter 6, please take note of the following information. This chapter includes the following themes: Depression Mental illness Depictions of suicide T
Greetings, fellow Mindhackers!
On February 5, we released a new chapter update for MINDHACK. But before playing the newly added Chapter 6, please take note of the following information.
This chapter includes the following themes:
Depression
Mental illness
Depictions of suicide
These elements may evoke anxiety or trigger flashbacks for some players. If you are currently experiencing mental health issues, please use caution when playing or watching this game.
You can access the new chapter from the Chapter 5 completion screen by using one of the following methods:
1. Select "CASE5: Scene5" from "CHAPTER SELECT" and play through Chapter 5 to the end
2. Choose any save file from "LOAD GAME" and play through Chapter 5 to the end
3. Start a "NEW GAME" and play through to the end of Chapter 5
Please choose whichever method you prefer!
(However, depending on certain conditions, some save files may result in your Mindhacker journey ending at the conclusion of Chapter 4. In that case, please use method 1 to access Chapter 5.)
If you are playing on a Mac, please also refer to our previous announcement regarding controls for the typing game sections at the URL below.
Chapter 6 tells the story of confronting a character who has been your ally up until now. This time, the reformation target is the Newbie Guard, a member of the HOTFIX team that has always protected you. What inner conflicts and doubts lie beneath his burning sense of justice? Step into a mental world overflowing with self-denial and feelings of inferiority, struggles that many may recognize, and carve a path through it with your own hands. Will you be able to turn his mind into a peaceful flower field, or does another fate await?
After completing the chapter, be sure to check out the newly added materials in EXTRA Mode. We hope you enjoy the new chapter!
In addition to the main storyline, MINDHACK offers a variety of spin-off contents to further explore each character.
Hello, Mindhackers! This version mostly fixes bugs and errors from the previous ones. In the latter half of the patch notes, we’ve also included a troubleshooting guide for players who are on the Mac versions and are having issues with the typing parts. If this issue concerns you
Hello, Mindhackers! This version mostly fixes bugs and errors from the previous ones. In the latter half of the patch notes, we’ve also included a troubleshooting guide for players who are on the Mac versions and are having issues with the typing parts. If this issue concerns you, read that part and, hopefully, it’ll help you.
Added a button to skip minigames
MINDHACK is divided into story parts and game parts with typing sessions. There are also some parts that require you to use the mouse.
However, these controls may be impractical for certain users, for example those who are playing on SteamDeck and can’t easily connect a keyboard and mouse to it.
For players who just want to enjoy the story and can’t or don’t want to play through the game parts, we’ve added a button that lets you get through the minigames without any input.
The button will show up if you’re stuck in a minigame for more than 10 seconds, but you can also use it before that by pressing the Escape key.
Bug fixes
These are the other fixes in this version. ・Added character art for scenes 2 and 5 of chapter 3; scene 5 of chapter 4; and scene 5 of chapter 5. ・Fixed a bug where the game’s frame would disappear in scene 3 of chapter 5 when loading specific game files. ・Fixed a bug with the mouse controls in the minigame in scene 4 of chapter 5. ・Fixed a bug that made an afterimage remain on screen when skipping after a cutscene was over in the latter part of scene 5 of chapter 5. ・Fixed a bug that made minigames display incorrectly for aspect ratios other than 16:9 in scene 4 of chapter 3, scene 4 of chapter 4, scene 4 of chapter 5, and more.
・Fixed other minor bugs, typos, etc.
Troubleshooting for the Mac Version: What to Do if the Typing Parts Don’t Work
MINDHACK includes some parts where you have to type on your keyboard with progress through the game. In order for the keystrokes to be recorded correctly, you need to enter single-byte characters.
In other words, if your Mac keyboard is set to Japanese, Google’s Japanese IME, Korean, Traditional Chinese, or Simplified Chinese, the keystrokes, even though they look like normal alphabet letters, are double-byte characters, which will not work in MINDHACK.
Changing the keyboard’s language to “English - ABC” usually fixes this issue. If you don’t know how to do that, follow the steps below.
1. Go to System Settings > Keyboard > Input Sources.
(The screenshots shown here are from the Japanese version of macOS and might be different depending on the version you’re using.)
2. Click on the “+” button on the bottom left.
3. Select “English” and then “ABC”, and then click on the “Add” button on the bottom right.
4. Switch to “ABC” from the language menu on the top right of the screen.
5. Play MINDHACK and reach a typing minigame part.
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The above is for Mac users. In Windows, typing may not work correctly for different reasons: you have Caps Lock on, your keyboard is set to a double-byte language, etc. Please check your system’s keyboard input.
We’re working on a new chapter of MINDHACK while we keep on making quality of life improvements. Thank you again for playing the game!
-In the mini-game in the latter half of Scene 4 of Case 05 on Windows version, adjusted the success flag for the mini-game to fix an issue where the mini-game could not be progressed in certain environments. (Fixes for the Mac version will be reflected a bit later.)
-In the mini-game in the latter half of Scene 4 of Case 05 on Windows version, adjusted the success flag for the mini-game to fix an issue where the mini-game could not be progressed in certain environments. (Fixes for the Mac version will be reflected a bit later.)
Greetings, fellow MINDHACKers! The latest update adds Chapter 5 to the main story of MINDHACK! You can access the new chapter from the end screen of Chapter 4 by following one of these steps: Method 1: Select CASE 4: Scene 5 from CHAPTER SELECT and play Chapter 4 to the end. Meth
Greetings, fellow MINDHACKers! The latest update adds Chapter 5 to the main story of MINDHACK!
You can access the new chapter from the end screen of Chapter 4 by following one of these steps: Method 1: Select CASE 4: Scene 5 from CHAPTER SELECT and play Chapter 4 to the end. Method 2: Choose any save file from LOAD GAME and continue playing Chapter 4 to the end. Method 3: Start fresh with NEW GAME and progress to the end of Chapter 4. Feel free to pick whichever method works best for you!
(Note: Certain save files that meet specific conditions might end your Mindhacker journey at the conclusion of Chapter 4. If that happens, use Method 1 to access Chapter 5.)
Updated features
Responding to player requests, the update also includes changes to typing mechanics for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. They have been updated from the previous command-based system to a typing-style system that matches with the English version. Please ensure your keyboard input is set to alphabetic characters. The typing part of MINDHACK must be entered in single-byte alphanumeric characters. *Typing mechanics for Japanese and English remain unchanged.
In response to your requests, we are currently reviewing and refining the translations for the entire game. To better convey the charm of the characters, we’ve brought on new translators for Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean starting with Chapter 5.
Please note that there might be slight differences in the translations between Chapters 1-4 and Chapter 5. For example, character names, tones of speech, or pronouns used between characters may vary from previous chapters. We’re planning to improve the translations of earlier chapters in future updates, so stay tuned!
Chapter 5: Hugo Patrick
A mysterious figure appears at the MINDHACK facility at night. Could he be a visitor from outer space? His name is Patrick Hugo, and he’s dressed in a spacesuit. Who exactly is Hugo? While he claims to be from a planet called “Earth,” what story do the memories deep within his mind tell us…?
After completing the chapter, don’t forget to check out the additional materials in the EXTRA screen! This time, we’ve packed in even more content. Enjoy Hugo’s cosmic journey through the supplementary records!
We hope you enjoy this exciting new chapter!
In addition to the main storyline, MINDHACK offers a variety of spin-off contents to further explore each character.
Our official development blog updates every Saturday with new articles. Please check it out to learn more about the game and its development progress! https://mindhack.xyz/blog-2
Greetings, fellow MINDHACKers! We’re excited to announce that the brand new Chapter 5 of MINDHACK is scheduled for release on March 2, 2025, at 12:00 AM (JST). Here’s the MINDHACK Chapter 5 Announcement Trailer. Just a little more patience until spring! In response to your reques
Greetings, fellow MINDHACKers! We’re excited to announce that the brand new Chapter 5 of MINDHACK is scheduled for release on March 2, 2025, at 12:00 AM (JST).
Here’s the MINDHACK Chapter 5 Announcement Trailer. Just a little more patience until spring!
In response to your requests, MINDHACK will also introduce Steam Cloud save alongside the Chapter 5 update.
What Is Steam Cloud Save?
Steam Cloud save allows you to seamlessly continue your game progress across multiple PCs using the same Steam account.
Important Notes About Cloud Save Integration
As Cloud save is enabled, please keep the following in mind if you play on more than one PC:
- Cloud save combines save data from multiple systems. If you’ve been playing MINDHACK on more than one PC, it’s likely that one of the save files will be overwritten, as all save data will be merged into a single primary file.
The save data uploaded to the cloud will generally be the one with the most recent save date.
- Save Data Conflicts.
However, under certain circumstances, a "save data conflict" may occur. For example, this can happen if a new save file is created while the device is offline.
A "conflict" refers to a situation where the Cloud save data and the local save data on your device are inconsistent, making it unclear which is the most recent save file. If a conflict occurs, a Steam dialog will appear, allowing you to choose which data to retain.
The selected save file will be kept as the latest save in the cloud, and the unselected one will be deleted. Please carefully review the dates on each save file to determine which one to keep.
- Minimal impact for single-PC players.
If you’ve only been playing MINDHACK on one PC, this change is not expected to significantly affect your save data. However, since Cloud save is a Steam feature, it may still affect other MINDHACK save files stored on the same device. Please be cautious if you share the PC with family members or housemates who also play the game.
Timing of Cloud Save Synchronization
Starting on March 2nd, save files will automatically begin uploading to the cloud when you play the game. You can confirm if the feature is enabled by checking for an icon displayed next to the "Play" button on Steam.
Key Details: - Save files are uploaded to the cloud when the game application is closed. - Save files are downloaded from the cloud when the game application is launched.
You can monitor the current status of cloud synchronization by checking the above-mentioned icon.
We can’t wait to introduce you to the new characters and storylines in March! Thank you so much for your support and for playing MINDHACK. We truly appreciate it.
With love, The VODKAdemo? Team
New information is posted every Saturday on the VODKAdemo? official blog! https://mindhack.xyz/blog-2
In addition to the main storyline, MINDHACK offers a variety of spin-off contents to further explore each character.
Hello Mindhackers! This update is mainly for users in Korea. Previous Korean translations were based on the English text, but in this update, we have significantly revised the Korean translation of the entire game based on the original Japanese text. For example, the tone of some
Hello Mindhackers! This update is mainly for users in Korea. Previous Korean translations were based on the English text, but in this update, we have significantly revised the Korean translation of the entire game based on the original Japanese text. For example, the tone of some characters has been modified to more closely match the Japanese original text.
We hope to continue to make these localization improvements in other languages in parallel with the development of new chapters of the game. Thank you for your continued support of MINDHACK.
Hello,Mindhackers! This miner update adds easter eggs to Chapter 4. In Chapter 4, there is a mini-game where you can freely input keywords. Did you know there are some secret keyword? Previously, there were 3 hidden keywords, but with this update... 50 more have been added! yay!
Hello,Mindhackers! This miner update adds easter eggs to Chapter 4.
In Chapter 4, there is a mini-game where you can freely input keywords. Did you know there are some secret keyword?
Previously, there were 3 hidden keywords, but with this update... 50 more have been added! yay! The keywords that COM_Z responds to are English or Japanese (Romaji) words. Let's try hack and talk!! *Note: This feature can be performed in the second talk mini-game. You will need to enter a "password" first mini-game.
Additionally, three BGMs from chapter 4 have been added to the soundtrack with this update. If you already have the soundtrack, it will be added automatically by updating the soundtrack. If you don't have it yet, please check out the Spring Sale on Steam!
In addition to the main storyline, there are a number of spin-off contents for MINDHACK to look deeper into the characters of the game.
Our official developers' blog posts a new article every week on Saturdays. Please check it out to learn more about the game and its contents as well as the progress of the development! https://mindhack.xyz/blog-2
