USAC: Code Breach

Released: Oct 26, 2022
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Last updated: 13 Sep 2026, 18:06 GMT

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21 Dec 2024Developer post
2 Years of USAC: Code Breach and Nearly 800 Reviews!
USAC: Code Breach is soon celebrating its 2nd anniversary and is nearing 800 reviews! Dear players, We hope you’re doing well! Today, we have two things to celebrate with you! First of all, USAC: Code Breach (formerly Bonding Ambivalence) is approaching its 2nd anniversary . Thes
16 Sep 2024Developer post
Patch Notes - September 16
We're back with a small update that addresses some of the key requests we've received recently. This update includes adjustments to game mechanics, a rebranding, the addition of a new language, and a few minor tweaks. Modification of logo and titles; Enemies - One-shot enemies ca
We're back with a small update that addresses some of the key requests we've received recently. This update includes adjustments to game mechanics, a rebranding, the addition of a new language, and a few minor tweaks.

Modification of logo and titles;
Enemies - One-shot enemies can be stopped during their finish: We noticed some frustration with the 'one-shot' enemies toward the end of the level. Previously, getting caught by one meant instant defeat. We've updated this mechanic to give you the chance to interrupt the attack by killing the NPC, enhancing the cooperative aspect of the game.
The Infiltration Agent can use his Stinger gadget to neutralize assistance bots;
German language added for interface and subtitles;
Inventory button now on Tab;
A slight increase in brightness.
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07 Sep 2024Developer post
Name Change Incoming: What’s Going to Change
As you know, we always listen to feedback from our community, and many of you have mentioned that the game’s name can be hard to remember. That’s why, starting September 16th, we will be making a significant change to the brand: the game will now be called USAC: Code Breach . 'US
As you know, we always listen to feedback from our community, and many of you have mentioned that the game’s name can be hard to remember.
That’s why, starting September 16th, we will be making a significant change to the brand: the game will now be called USAC: Code Breach. 'USAC' refers to the Special Unit Against Cyber Attacks, while 'Code Breach' is a nod to the gameplay and storyline. But we won't reveal more for now! The sequel to this episode is already part of our future project portfolio, so get ready for more adventures with the USAC!
What Will Change for You

You'll be able to remember the game's name and talk about it with others, thanks to its syllables of exceptional lightness, no more memory lapses or long, complicated words!
Starting September 16th, make sure to update the game; otherwise, you won't be able to launch it from the "play" button on Steam.
If you were in the middle of an adventure when the game was still named Bonding Ambivalence, you'll just need to copy the save files from one folder to another, as explained below (well, it’s not called a hacking game for nothing!).
Starting September 16th, if you had a game in progress:

Go to the directory: C:\Users[YourAccount]\AppData\Local\BondingAmbivalence\Saved\SaveGames and make a backup copy of all the files in the folder;
Update the game and launch the application, then close it;
Go to the directory C:\Users[YourAccount]\AppData\Local\USACCodeBreach\Saved\SaveGames and paste the files you previously copied;
You can continue your adventure.
If you run into any trouble with your saves, we'll always be there to help out on Discord! ;)
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10 Jan 2024Developer post
We did it: 500 Reviews!
Bonding Ambivalence has received 500 reviews! Dear Bonding Ambivalence Community, first of all, we'd like to wish you a happy new year full of new videogame experiences! We hope this message finds you in the best of spirits! We've got some fantastic news to share – Bonding Ambiva
11 Nov 2023Developer post
Heartfelt Thanks for 400 Reviews!
Bonding Ambivalence has received 400 reviews! We're absolutely thrilled to share some fantastic news with you all – Bonding Ambivalence has officially crossed the 400 reviews milestone! Your support has been the driving force behind this achievement, and we couldn't be more grate
26 Sep 2023Developer post
Patch notes - September 27
We're all ears! We greatly appreciate your valuable feedback, and we want to express our gratitude to those who've shared tips and reported bugs. Your input has been instrumental in shaping this patch, which brings together a myriad of enhancements and bug fixes. Firstly, it was
We're all ears! We greatly appreciate your valuable feedback, and we want to express our gratitude to those who've shared tips and reported bugs. Your input has been instrumental in shaping this patch, which brings together a myriad of enhancements and bug fixes.
Firstly, it was noted that the combat phases were not quite up to the quality of the puzzles. We decided to improve a few points:

The feeling of neutralizing enemies has been improved and gives greater satisfaction;
Enemies are a little more robust, and waves of enemies are denser in some places, allowing for more action and challenge;
The Infiltration Agent's ammunition pack has been increased to a 16 bullets stack;
More ammunition boxes during Antik's fight;
More ammunition boxes before the final boss.
Improvements:

Increased the range of the Stinger gadget + friendly fire;
There's no need to fetch the USB key after saving the classic calculator checkpoint at Antikithera, as the document is saved so there's no need to go back and forth;
Some user feedback improvements for the hacking console;
Resource boxes/crates no longer reset each time you reload sub-levels;
Better hints on how to resolve the galaxy password;
New hints on how to resolve the first supercapacitor puzzle;
New hints on how to defuse the first mines;
Now possible to skip the train & briefing part when in speedrun mode.
New features;

Mouse inputs can be rebinded;
Built-in colorblind mode with 3 types of vision deficiencies.
Fixes:

A few netcode synchronization bugs have been corrected thanks to our observations on Twitch (we always keep an eye to make sure the game is running smoothly);
Fix softlock on gas cylinders in Terra's ant nest;
Fix Antik bug where the quantum LEDs were not showing because of level loading lag on some configs;
mouse axis inversion no longer disturbs the controllers in the reactor control room;
Mouse smoothing is now disabled by default in the config files;
Correction of typos.
Many thanks to all of you!
Dazarious for Questions Factory
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21 Jul 2023Developer post
New Speedrun.com page
Attention to all speedrun enthusiasts, we've created a page on speedrun.com at the request of Herzet ( FR ) and Romalow ( FR )! It's now possible for you to submit your runs on the page and try to win the best time. Want to submit a time? How to do it? Currently, you can apply to
Attention to all speedrun enthusiasts, we've created a page on speedrun.com at the request of Herzet (FR) and Romalow (FR)! It's now possible for you to submit your runs on the page and try to win the best time.
Want to submit a time? How to do it?
Currently, you can apply to submit time for three distinct categories:

NG+ Any%: you need to finish the game once to unlock the game's timer, which will be used to count your time,
NG+ USAC mode: the same as the previous category, but in USAC mode, i.e. with a permadeath option,
Any%: the same as the first category, but with third-party software as your timer,
You can also attempt to beat the time records for the Digital Operator and Infiltration Agent training sessions in solo mode.
Want to beat our record of 1 hour 13 minutes and 40 seconds? Start the game, train (for a long time) and submit your time! To do so, go to the speedrun game page here.
You will be asked to provide a video proof of your time, including a capture of the actual duration of the operation. In the game, you can find this duration in the statistics file by clicking on "Play" then "Stats" in the "Saved" category. Once on the file, simply scroll down the menu until you see "Game duration". Only this time will be used to validate your game, so make sure you've taken a video of it before sending your proof!
Want to know more about speedrun rules?
All the rules will be posted soon on the speedrun.com page. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us on our Discord server!
We hope you enjoy your training and may RNG be with you!
Idreak and Dazarious for Questions Factory
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22 Jun 2023Developer post
Patch notes - June 22
We've decided to translate the game (interface and text) for the Spanish community (Spain) so that more people can enjoy it! Many of you have given us positive feedback! We're very happy to see that your advice really helps to provide a more solid experience. Each comment helps u
We've decided to translate the game (interface and text) for the Spanish community (Spain) so that more people can enjoy it!
Many of you have given us positive feedback! We're very happy to see that your advice really helps to provide a more solid experience. Each comment helps us to improve the experience for many future players, which increases our chances of producing more similar games in the future. Thank you so much!
Other changes

Correction of typos ;
Level of Detail corrections (some plants disappeared within a short distance in the Terra section).
Azad for Questions Factory
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13 Mar 2023Developer post
Patch notes - March 14
We decided to make one change about the Infiltration Agent Many of you have identified a certain imbalance in terms of participation between the two classes. The Digital Operator often had to read a lot of information while the Infiltration Agent was waiting. It was decided that
We decided to make one change about the Infiltration Agent
Many of you have identified a certain imbalance in terms of participation between the two classes. The Digital Operator often had to read a lot of information while the Infiltration Agent was waiting. It was decided that the Infiltration Agent could access the database to brainstorm puzzles with his partner. This eliminates "holes" in the gameplay and improves cooperation. However, the database is shared with the Infiltration Agent over a certain distance (like a wifi signal), the strength of the signal decreases with the distance from the Digital Operator and also with the presence of walls between the source and its receiver. This still allows for some asymmetry during key moments (when the two are far apart) but also allows them to think together when they are together.
Other changes
We look for where things can get potentially frustrating and reinforce the weak points.

Princeps: the electric motor is now scannable (it was too difficult to spot otherwise) ;
When a hacking task encountered an error, it was sometimes hard to know that you had to enter a command to restart (it was drowned in the terminal). Now this command is explicitly shown directly on the task module.
We continue to scan google and your reviews and see what we can improve. Thanks for your feedback ;)
Dazarious for Questions Factory
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07 Mar 2023Developer post
Patch notes - March 08
Some small adjustments needed to be made Puzzles improvements Hydraulics: We reduced the speed of the centrifuge, timing offers more leeway ; Hydraulics: A hint has been added regarding the correct use of the airlock control station . Fixes The first person view is now compatible
Some small adjustments needed to be made
Puzzles improvements

Hydraulics: We reduced the speed of the centrifuge, timing offers more leeway ;
Hydraulics: A hint has been added regarding the correct use of the airlock control station .
Fixes

The first person view is now compatible with 21:9, 32:9 ratios (Hor+FoV).
Other changes
We look for where things can get potentially frustrating and reinforce the weak points.

We reduced the duration of the "Sneak in" animation;
The Infiltration Agent can now scan Hackers on the wall (small aliens);
Correction of typos.
Thanks for your feedback ;)
Dazarious for Questions Factory
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06 Feb 2023Developer post
Patch notes - February 06
We continue to improve the game thanks to the latest feedbacks Puzzles improvements New hint for the Infiltration Agent training section ; Princeps: we increased the number of possible failures on the galaxy password ; Antikythera: the crane's camera is more visible ; Antikythera
We continue to improve the game thanks to the latest feedbacks
Puzzles improvements

New hint for the Infiltration Agent training section;
Princeps: we increased the number of possible failures on the galaxy password;
Antikythera: the crane's camera is more visible;
Antikythera: the maintenance plate is more visible;
Antikythera: we added a new hint for the maintenance plate;
Terra: we increased the nest escape timing;
Terra: we increased the volume of the Hacker sound cue.
Fixes

Fixed Terra Badge soft lock;
Widescreen compatibility: we made adjustments to the layouts, to avoid unwanted distortions, (We will be releasing a new hotfix to make the first person view compatible with 21:9 32:9 ratios (Hor+FoV));
Stinger: discharge release message now disappears after deactivating a mine.
Other changes
We look for where things can get potentially frustrating and reinforce the weak points.

We increased the overall brightness of the game;
Now possible to adjust the FOV in the first person view;
Increase of the surface illuminated by the flashlight;
Removed selection lock on respawn;
Reduced the spread of the shotgun;
Correction of typos.
Thanks for your feedback ;)
Dazarious for Questions Factory
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17 Jan 2023Developer post
We are qualified for the Game Dev World Championship!
Attention all fans! We are thrilled to announce that we are qualified for the Game Development World Championship (GDWC) which is the biggest game developer focused competition in the world! This is a huge accomplishment for us and we couldn't have done it without your initial su
17 Dec 2022Developer post
Hotfix - december 17
Fixes No longer possible to open the inventory when on the loading screen; Antik LASERs puzzles, no longer possible to pass bewteen vertical LASERs ; Antik fight, no longer possible to sneak behind blocking LASERs . Other changes We readjusted the brightness of the flashlight; Co
Fixes

No longer possible to open the inventory when on the loading screen;
Antik LASERs puzzles, no longer possible to pass bewteen vertical LASERs;
Antik fight, no longer possible to sneak behind blocking LASERs.
Other changes

We readjusted the brightness of the flashlight;
Correction of notation: is now replaced by ;
Princeps area: Fixed game randomization for ventilation puzzle valves;
Correction of typos;
Correction of geometry clipping issues.
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12 Dec 2022Developer post
Patch notes - December 12
We continue the regular process of improving the game thanks to the latest feedbacks The last patch consisted in improving the combat phases. This time we focused on the puzzles. Puzzles improvements Puzzle improvements means that the environment has been changed to accommodate m
We continue the regular process of improving the game thanks to the latest feedbacks
The last patch consisted in improving the combat phases. This time we focused on the puzzles.
Puzzles improvements
Puzzle improvements means that the environment has been changed to accommodate more clues.
The puzzle has not become simpler, but rather less complex, the path feels "less volatile". Important clues appear better and more info has been added to avoid unnecessary frustration.

We added several environment clues readable only by the infiltrator to reduce the information processing gap between the two roles ;
Training - better explanations of the hacking instructions for the DO advanced training ;
Security area (scanning machines) - reduction of damage inflicted by turrets ;
Security area - the backup generators now have a description ;
Princeps area - added some guides on the order in which the main puzzle should be solved ;
Princeps area - removed the two nr command arguments that were too confusing ;
Centrifuge area - encryption key time window extended ;
Centrifuge area - better integration of the clues that show how assisstant bots can be killed ;
Antikythera Quantum Area - addition of clues in the documentation, more info about the setup ;
Terra decontamination - addition of a new intuitive way to resolve the puzzle ;
Control room - generator task, addition of an example in the protocol documentation ;
Control room - we fixed some inconveniences of use ;
Reactor core (boss fight) - new documentation about how to purge the rods, to avoid having to solve the puzzle by trial and error, which ruined the scene a bit .
Fixes

The game no longer succeed when both players are in unrefueled pods ;
Quick selection keys (1 2 3 4 line) now working on US keyboards, also possible to rebind them.
Other changes
We look for where things can get potentially frustrating and reinforce the weak points.

We reduced the clunkyness of the Stinger gadget;
Improvement of the aiming optics for the assault rifle (red dot reduction);
Increased attenuation radius of the flashlight;
Increased the scannable region around the pinpoint of the analyzer (the chances of missing important elements are reduced);
The base volume of some combat music has been reduced;
Some puzzle solutions are now randomized only once, the state is now saved for the current game and do not reset after failure;
Correction of geometry clipping issues;
Correction of typos.
Thanks for your feedback ;)
Dazarious for Questions Factory
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28 Nov 2022Developer post
Patch notes - november 28
We carefully listen to the feedback you give us, sometimes on the reviews, sometimes on the forum and other times on the streams. We try to sort out all the different ideas to get as much improvement as possible without taking away from the original vision of the game. And we hav
We carefully listen to the feedback you give us, sometimes on the reviews, sometimes on the forum and other times on the streams.
We try to sort out all the different ideas to get as much improvement as possible without taking away from the original vision of the game. And we have some news!
Major changes
Combat system: some of you have pointed out certain flaws such as an overall clunkyness which was more noticeable during dynamic phases. We have made some improvements and we think that it has smoothed the combat and made it more enjoyable.

Hit box enhancements for all enemies, the shots are more likely to be successful;
Action queuing - restored aiming after running if the aiming key is pressed;
Action queuing - restored aiming after reloading if the aiming key is pressed;
Action queuing - restored aiming/running after a weapon switch if the corresponding key is pressed;
Switching between weapons is much faster;
Faster reloading time for all weapons;
Increased damage & fire rate for the Infiltration Agent base weapon;
Increased damage for the Digital Operator weapons;
Changes in the way damage is received and processed player side (players take longer to die if they have low health);
We have added medkits between some combat phases;
Gameplay hints are now given on the reload screen to ensure that you make the most of the features you are given.
Other changes
As always, we are interested in how your operations unfold. We look for where things can get potentially frustrating and reinforce the weak points.

We have added hints for some puzzles;
Added a light indicator for one of the Infiltration Agent's gadgets;
Training - more indications for the advanced training of the Digital Operator;
Correction of typos;
Correction of geometry clipping issues;
The mission briefing is now recalled in the logs.
Thanks for your feedback ;)
Questions Factory
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23 Nov 2022Developer post
Maintenance update notes - november 23 2022
As part of our weekly updates, we've made some small changes based on your feedbacks. Left handed users We have adjusted the key bindings to be compatible with left-handed users: so it's now possible to rebind the arrow keys. Note that if you have already launched a previous vers
16 Nov 2022Developer post
Update notes - november 16 2022
As always, we thank all those who support us in this adventure! Every day we take a close look at the feedback you give us in order to improve the game experience. So we have detected a few things that needed to be fixed. Training section According to your feedback, the training
As always, we thank all those who support us in this adventure!
Every day we take a close look at the feedback you give us in order to improve the game experience. So we have detected a few things that needed to be fixed.
Training section
According to your feedback, the training section needed to be improved as it represented an unjustified difficulty. There were also missing explanations in the mini lessons of the tutorial.

We have improved the training courses by including more explanations about the Infiltration Agent and the gameplay in general;
We changed the way the Infiltration Agent had to distract the guards;
For both classes, we removed the mobile guard which was too difficult to manage.
Small fixes

Default input binding for Move Left is reset to A;
Default input binding for Trample is reset to Z;
We corrected some geometry clipping issues;
Puzzle: Train Station - no longer possible to activate the lever without removing the plate.
Enhancements

We added some hints for the Princeps area;
We added one energy station in the registration area (to avoid penalizing those who have no energy from the start);
Now possible to quit the external interface of the backpack by pressing the Escape key.
Changes in the EULA: we simply changed the contact email address.
Thank you for all your feedbacks!
Questions Factory
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08 Nov 2022Developer post
The gameplay trailer is out!
We realized that we needed to say a little bit more about why we came up with Bonding Ambivalence These 6 minutes of gameplay overview are made for that! _____________________ Follow us on Twitter for the latest news We can also answer all your questions on our Discord server Que
We realized that we needed to say a little bit more about why we came up with Bonding Ambivalence
These 6 minutes of gameplay overview are made for that!
Watch on YouTube
_____________________

Follow us on Twitter for the latest news
We can also answer all your questions on our Discord server
Questions Factory
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03 Nov 2022Developer post
Update notes - november 03 2022
We are delighted that many of you are enjoying the adventure, and we thank you! However, creating a game is never a quiet road, that's why we are always ready to make changes so you can get the most out of your experience in Bonding Ambivalence. Here is a list of what has been ch
We are delighted that many of you are enjoying the adventure, and we thank you!
However, creating a game is never a quiet road, that's why we are always ready to make changes so you can get the most out of your experience in Bonding Ambivalence. Here is a list of what has been changed.
Main modifications:

Added functionality to reverse the view control along the horizontal axis,
Added functionality to reverse the view control along the vertical axis.
Minor modifications:

Addition of a hint for the Genetech Hall puzzle,
Antikythera area: improved level blocking for greater clarity,
Antikythera area: fixed an exploit during the fight.
If you would like to discuss your experience in detail, please feel free to join our Discord.
We are currently in the process of creating a gameplay trailer, which will explain in more detail what you will see once you are in control of the game. So we'll see you soon!
Questions Factory
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27 Oct 2022Developer post
Bonding Ambivalence is officially released
Bonding Ambivalence is officially available on the platform and in all countries since October 26th! We are now proud to announce that after 1.5 years of work, our game is finally available on Steam. Thank you very much to the beta testers for their precious feedback that allowed

USAC: Code Breach

Updates & announcements

2 Years of USAC: Code Breach and Nearly 800 Reviews!

Patch Notes - September 16

Name Change Incoming: What’s Going to Change

We did it: 500 Reviews!

Bonding Ambivalence has received 500 reviews!

Heartfelt Thanks for 400 Reviews!

Bonding Ambivalence has received 400 reviews!

Patch notes - September 27

New Speedrun.com page

Want to submit a time? How to do it?

Want to know more about speedrun rules?

Patch notes - June 22

Patch notes - March 14

We decided to make one change about the Infiltration Agent

Patch notes - March 08

Some small adjustments needed to be made

Patch notes - February 06

We continue to improve the game thanks to the latest feedbacks

We are qualified for the Game Dev World Championship!

Attention all fans! We are thrilled to announce that we are qualified for the Game Development World Championship (GDWC) which is the biggest game developer focused competition in the world!

Want to support us?

Visit the GDWC game page here, leave a like ːsteamthumbsupː and share

Hotfix - december 17

Patch notes - December 12

We continue the regular process of improving the game thanks to the latest feedbacks

Patch notes - november 28

We carefully listen to the feedback you give us, sometimes on the reviews, sometimes on the forum and other times on the streams.

Maintenance update notes - november 23 2022

As part of our weekly updates, we've made some small changes based on your feedbacks.

Update notes - november 16 2022

As always, we thank all those who support us in this adventure!

The gameplay trailer is out!

We realized that we needed to say a little bit more about why we came up with Bonding Ambivalence

Update notes - november 03 2022

We are delighted that many of you are enjoying the adventure, and we thank you!

Bonding Ambivalence is officially released

Bonding Ambivalence is officially available on the platform and in all countries since October 26th!

Now that the game is released, it's the beginning of a new adventure for us ... ... but also for you!