Hacknet Multiworld Setup Guide

Required Software

• The latest version of Hacknet
  • Only the Steam and GOG versions of Hacknet are confirmed to be working.
  • It is recommended you also own the DLC, Hacknet Labyrinths. The mod may not work otherwise.
• The latest version of Hacknet: Pathfinder
• The latest Archipelago Plugin for Hacknet

Optional Software

• Archipelago from the Archipelago Releases Page
  • Hacknet comes with its own text client built-in, but it's a little bare. You may find the Archipelago TextClient to be more usable.

Configuring your YAML file

What is a YAML file and why do I need one?

See the guide on setting up a basic YAML at the Archipelago setup guide: Basic Multiworld Setup Guide.

Where do I get a YAML file?

You can customize your options by visiting the Hacknet Player Options Page.

Joining a MultiWorld Game

Installing the mod loader

Windows

• Download the installer for Pathfinder
• Run the installer

OPTIONAL, but RECOMMENDED: Check to make sure Pathfinder was installed correctly. You can do this by launching Hacknet via Steam/from Hacknet.exe. If you see OS+Labyrinths <version> Pathfinder <version> near the Hacknet logo, then you are good to go! Otherwise, try common troubleshooting steps for Pathfinder.

Linux

• Install Python 3 onto your system. This is dependent on your distribution, but most have it installed by default.
• Download the Python installer for Pathfinder
• Run the installer: python PathfinderInstaller.py

Installing the mod

The installation instructions for the Archipelago client mod for Hacknet can be found here.

Connecting to the MultiWorld

• After installing the mod, launch Hacknet, and enter the following:
  • URI: Full URI (host:port) where your game is hosted.
    • (e.g., archipelago.gg:54321, localhost:38281)
  • Slot Name: The name of your slot. (e.g., Player1, Autumnet)
  • Room Pass: If you've set up a password for your room, put it here.
• After entering the details, click Connect To Archipelago.
• That's it - now you can start a new save file.
  • If you're resuming a previous game of Archipelago, you should instead load the respective savefile.
• Whenever you wish to disconnect, you can simply close the game, or disconnect from the main menu. Either way will cleanly disconnect you from the server.

Interacting with the MultiWorld from in-game

You cannot receive hints within Hacknet itself, but, otherwise, you can:

• Send text messages with archisay <message> (e.g., archisay Hello, World!)
• View the items you've received and sent by connecting to the in-game Archipelago IRC connect archipelago.gg