Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator

Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator

Released Jan 2025

Discover a digital realm shrouded in mystery. Sequel to an award-winning narrative driven hacking simulator puzzle game. Play as an AI assistant in a major corporation. Deploy intricate social engineering tactics and expose hidden truths in a world of ambition and high-tech deception.

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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Cyber Manhunt 2: New World launched in Steam Early Access on May 10, 2024, delivering its story in chapters. Chapter 4 shipped on August 2, 2024, and the final chapter — Chapter 5 — released on January 21, 2025, at which point the game graduated to full release. The developers were explicit about this being the conclusion of the story: their January 21, 2025 post is titled "Chapter 5 Out Now — Cyber Manhunt 2: New World is Complete!" and states plainly that "the Cyber Manhunt 2: New World story has come to an end." They described taking "a small breath" and giving themselves "a break" after completing development. Following the story's conclusion, the developers committed to two small post-launch additions at no extra cost: making the game's soundtrack available for free (now listed as a released DLC), and continuing to polish the free desktop pet DLC ("Van's Partner in Crime"). True to their word, desktop pet updates shipped on May 22, 2025 and June 20, 2025 — these are minor quality-of-life additions to an already-released companion feature, not new story content. The most recent developer communication was on June 20, 2025, which announced a Steam Summer Sale discount and a desktop pet update. There is no announcement of new story content, expansions, or any further major development. The game shipped as a complete narrative product on January 21, 2025, and the developer has confirmed that status.
Evidence
Developer announced Chapter 5 is out and declared the game complete: 'Cyber Manhunt 2: New World is Complete!' and 'the Cyber Manhunt 2: New World story has come to an end.' The game simultaneously graduated from Early Access to full release.
news post · Jan 21, 2025 source development ending
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Developer letter confirmed Chapter 5 was content-complete but delayed to January 2025 due to localization challenges, and reaffirmed the Early Access phase would end upon Chapter 5's release.
news post · Dec 12, 2024 source development ending
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Spiral Up Games
Achievements
54
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Cyber Manhunt 2: New World (全网公敌2:新世界) is the gripping sequel to the award-winning Cyber Manhunt. Set in a world echoing the predecessor, this hacking simulator brings players on a fresh, thrilling narrative that delves into profound real-world issues and challenges.

Story Background

In the wake of the "Eternal Code" incident and hacker Van's disappearance, the world tightens its internet laws. Meanwhile, Titan Corporation emerges at the forefront with a pioneering AI project that promises hope. Yet, the implications of such a leap forward remain ambiguous.

In the wake of the "Eternal Code" incident and hacker Van's disappearance, the world tightens its internet laws. Meanwhile, Titan Corporation emerges at the forefront with a pioneering AI project that promises hope. Yet, the implications of such a leap forward remain ambiguous.

The deeper integration of AI into daily life offers unmatched ease, but at the cost of creeping into private realms. With AI, deceit and cyber assaults become trivial to execute yet difficult to detect, raising alarms of unseen perils in this cybersecurity-focused sequel.

Playing as an AI assistant born from Titan Corporation, you navigate this reality. Your mission to uncover truths tests your programming against ethical conundrums, as you determine whether AI heralds a utopia or a stealthy descent into dystopia.

In this immersive virtual world of a cyber thriller, take on the role of an AI and tackle intricate social engineering tasks inspired by real-world hacking incidents. Utilize authentic hacking strategies in this digital deception game, covering a spectrum from fundamental to advanced techniques. Experience a true hacking simulator.

Experience a narrative where each chapter, inspired by real-world events, forms part of a broader, interconnected story. Navigate the emotional depths and psychological struggles of each character, and uncover a complex conspiracy with you at the epicenter.

Meet a diverse cast of characters, each reflecting different societal aspects, motives, and backgrounds. In an AI-dominated era, uncover the hidden facets of these characters where no secret remains concealed.

Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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