Tabs & Unlocks
Main tabs
| Tab | Unlock condition |
|---|---|
| Code Editor | Always available |
| Network Map | Always available |
| Research | Hacking level 7 |
| AI Tools | Complete the "Unlock AI" research item |
| Missions | Hacking level 30 — currently a placeholder ("Coming soon"), no content yet |
| Leaderboard | Must be signed in (no level requirement) |
Feature unlocks (level-gated)
| Feature | Requires |
|---|---|
| Machines panel | Hacking level 3 |
| Boss Target (boss fights) | Hacking level 3 |
Research-gated unlocks
Some research items have their own hacking-level prerequisite on top of the level-7 Research tab itself:
| Research | Requires |
|---|---|
| Upgrade Firewall | Hacking level 12 |
| Hack Cooldown Reduction | Hacking level 20 |
See Research for what each of these actually does once unlocked.
How unlocks are detected
The game checks your level against every unlock definition each time you level up, and immediately flags anything newly eligible with a notification. If you ever load an older/newer save, the same check re-runs and retroactively unlocks anything your current level already qualifies for — so you won't get stuck under-unlocked after a save conflict or cloud sync.