NetHack: Legacy

Released: Aug 10, 2018
Platforms: WindowsmacOSLinux
Last updated: 06 Sep 2026, 23:28 GMT

Updates & announcements

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25 Feb 2019Developer post
NetHack: Legacy v1.0.5.1 released, Audio Update II and OST!
This release features even more ambiances and music, further enriching your adventures in the world of NetHack! See the changelog below for the full list of changes. Changelog Adds new music tracks to Gnomish Mines and Sokoban Adds new music tracks and ambiances to endgame levels
This release features even more ambiances and music, further enriching your adventures in the world of NetHack! See the changelog below for the full list of changes.
Changelog

Adds new music tracks to Gnomish Mines and Sokoban
Adds new music tracks and ambiances to endgame levels
Changes title screen
Fixes issue with audio sometimes dropping on screen resize
NetHack: Legacy OST
The official soundtrack is now available for your listening pleasure! Explore the Dungeons of Doom without the threat of starvation or vengeful Ants looming over your head! With over an hour of beautifully composed music, you can revisit your favorite areas and tracks, or take a peek into environments you have yet to discover! The full album also includes bonus, loopable ambiance tracks for setting the mood at your next tabletop game session!
[url= https://andreabaroni.bandcamp.com/album/nethack-legacy-original-soundtrack]NetHack: Legacy OST on Bandcamp[/url]
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12 Dec 2018Developer post
NetHack: Legacy v1.0.4.2 released, Audio Update!
This release features more ambiances, music, and special effects to further immerse you into the world of NetHack! See the changelog below for the full list of changes. Changelog Adds new ambiances and tracks Adds sound effects Adds text search option to replay viewer Changes "mo
This release features more ambiances, music, and special effects to further immerse you into the world of NetHack! See the changelog below for the full list of changes.
Changelog

Adds new ambiances and tracks
Adds sound effects
Adds text search option to replay viewer
Changes "mouse_support" option to allow disabling
Changes replay viewer to play soundtrack
Fixes occasional "PID mismatch" issue
Fixes issue with "unknown details" on some leaderboard entries
Fixes issue with leaderboard replays sometimes disappearing
Fixes issue with replays sometimes being corrupted
Fixes issue with replays sometimes not displaying correctly on jumps
Fixes issues with audio sometimes glitching/not playing in correct areas
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14 Nov 2018Developer post
NetHack: Legacy v1.0.3.3 released, introducing Leaderboards!
This release introduces Steam Leaderboards. Available through the "Extras" menu, see how you rank in comparison to your fellow Dungeoneers, and see their adventures with the integrated replay system! See the changelog below for the full list of changes. Changelog Adds Steam Leade
This release introduces Steam Leaderboards. Available through the "Extras" menu, see how you rank in comparison to your fellow Dungeoneers, and see their adventures with the integrated replay system! See the changelog below for the full list of changes.
Changelog

Adds Steam Leaderboard integration
Adds 'steam' option to enable/disable Steam services
Fixes issue with potentially incorrect replay metadata
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26 Oct 2018Developer post
NetHack: Legacy v1.0.2.1 released!
This release introduces Steam Achievements. See the changelog below for the full list of changes. Happy Hacking! Changelog Adds Steam Achievements Fixes bug with some quests not being completable Fixes main dungeon music looping continuously
This release introduces Steam Achievements. See the changelog below for the full list of changes. Happy Hacking!
Changelog

Adds Steam Achievements
Fixes bug with some quests not being completable
Fixes main dungeon music looping continuously
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29 Aug 2018Developer post
NetHack: Legacy v1.0.1.2 released!
This is a general bug fix patch addressing a few issues found after launch. Notably, the install size is much smaller and also includes the source code (which is also available from the official website). See the changelog below for the full list of changes. Enjoy! Changelog Adds
This is a general bug fix patch addressing a few issues found after launch. Notably, the install size is much smaller and also includes the source code (which is also available from the official website). See the changelog below for the full list of changes. Enjoy!
Changelog

Adds source code to distribution
Adds support for special/Unicode characters in filepaths on Windows
Adds "movement_keys" option to toggle old "number_pad" bindings
Adds missing credits and other minor corrections to game manual
Adds "#name" extended command as alias for "#call"
Changes audio encoding and various other improvements for smaller install size
Changes "screen_curve" option to 0 by default
Changes "#twoweapon" extended command to autocomplete by default
Fixes broken playback navigation functions
Fixes occasional "Bad fruit" bug
Fixes issue with save files not opening sometimes
Fixes large maps being clipped on interface
Fixes bones not working on Windows
Fixes options not saving initially on Windows
Fixes missing application icon on Windows
Note for macOS users
If you have problems launching the game after this update, uninstall and reinstall the game.
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Updates & announcements

NetHack: Legacy v1.0.5.1 released, Audio Update II and OST!

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NetHack: Legacy OST

NetHack: Legacy v1.0.4.2 released, Audio Update!

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NetHack: Legacy v1.0.3.3 released, introducing Leaderboards!

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NetHack: Legacy v1.0.2.1 released!

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NetHack: Legacy v1.0.1.2 released!

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Note for macOS users