Data Hacker: Initiation
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Data Hacker: Initiation sets the stage for the Datastream saga; an epic series of tales revolving around the possibility of virtual realms existing beyond our current reach. Once the bridge is crafted, everything will change.
Year 4
Jul 21, 2017 - Jul 21, 2018
Tracked sources for Data Hacker: Initiation were limited between 2017-07-21 and 2018-07-21, with only 2 verified changes captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Trading Cards Released and Trading Cards Released and sits between no earlier tracked updates in the current dataset and no later tracked updates in the current dataset, making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.
- Verified activity: 2017-12-02 - Trading Cards Released: We've just released trading cards for this product! Enjoy!; 2017-12-02 - Trading Cards Released: We've just released trading cards for this product! Enjoy!.
- What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
- Before this window: No earlier tracked activity is present in the current dataset.
- After this window: No later tracked activity is present in the current dataset.
Year 3
Jul 21, 2016 - Jul 21, 2017
Tracked sources for Data Hacker: Initiation were limited between 2016-07-21 and 2017-07-21, with only 2 verified changes captured in this window. The recorded activity centers on Atonement 2: Ruptured by Despair Released and Release of Atonement 2: Ruptured by Despair and sits between Data Hacker: Reboot Released on 2015-04-20 (new_content) and Trading Cards Released on 2017-12-02 (new_content), making this a light but still readable period in the game's history.
- Verified activity: 2016-10-19 - Atonement 2: Ruptured by Despair Released: The sequel to Atonement has been released with new gameplay, story, and characters.; 2016-10-19 - Release of Atonement 2: Ruptured by Despair: The sequel to Atonement has been released, featuring new gameplay, story, and characters..
- What stands out: The period is defined more by a small number of isolated updates than by a large roadmap beat or expansion-sized release.
- Before this window: The closest earlier tracked activity was Data Hacker: Reboot Released on 2015-04-20 (new_content).
- After this window: The next tracked activity was Trading Cards Released on 2017-12-02 (new_content).
Year 2
Jul 21, 2015 - Jul 21, 2016
Year 1
Jul 21, 2014 - Jul 21, 2015
Corruption DLC was the biggest addition, expanding Data Hacker: Initiation with a new game path and direct save-file continuation from the base game. The Grindhouse Dungeon then added endgame card-hunting, while new rewards, achievements, and progression changes strengthened the existing adventure.
- Corruption DLC: Added the ability to continue a completed Initiation save into Corruption or start a new game with a new character and plot direction.
- Grindhouse Dungeon: Introduced an endgame dungeon built around defeating enemies in specialized rooms to collect cards. Tower completions also let players choose their desired reward, and Pet Summon items carried into New Game Plus.
- HC-2 and Trioarch rewards: Added a key-locked door in HC-2 containing Data Cores, plus Trioarch Treasure Chests in Strife and Leonhart. Trioarch card and rare-item drop rates increased, while physical resistances were removed from several mobs.
- Progression and economy: Increased house-rental income and Faballa questline credit rewards, and blocked access to the old HC after completing Masamae’s story arc. Steam achievements also arrived with backwards compatibility for existing save files.