# NODE: PROTOCOL

> NODE: PROTOCOL is a realistic hacking simulation for PC (Steam), Linux and macOS by Device. Players scan with Nmap, exploit with Metasploit and pivot through a living network of 250+ domains, solo, in 1-4 player online co-op or in CTF wargames up to 6v6. The free demo (co-op not included) is on Steam now and featured in Steam Next Fest from 19 October 2026; Early Access launches on Steam on 6 November 2026 (full release date TBA).

## Fact sheet

- **Title**: NODE: PROTOCOL
- **Genre**: Hacking Simulation
- **Platforms**: PC (Steam), Linux, macOS
- **Engine**: Godot 4.x
- **Players**: Single player, 1–4 online co-op, CTF up to 6v6
- **Developer**: Device
- **Early Access**: 6 November 2026
- **Demo**: Free on Steam now (no co-op) · Next Fest 19 October 2026

## Pages

- [Home](https://node-protocol.systems/): interactive terminal demo, gameplay pillars, Academy teaser, co-op and CTF modes, Operator Access Cards, live Twitch streams
- [About the game](https://node-protocol.systems/about): trailer, full description, key features, co-op features, screenshots, system requirements
- [Academy](https://node-protocol.systems/academy): what the game teaches: real Linux commands, 72 real CVEs, skill tracks, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, careers, FAQ
- [Co-op leaderboard](https://node-protocol.systems/leaderboard): global Steam leaderboards (live data)
- [Partners & creators](https://node-protocol.systems/partners): partners and the creator program for streamers and YouTubers
- [Press kit](https://node-protocol.systems/presskit): fact sheet, description, logos, screenshots, downloadable press kits

## Languages

The site is available in English, Español, Français, Deutsch, Português (Brasil), Polski: [EN](https://node-protocol.systems/) · [ES](https://node-protocol.systems/es) · [FR](https://node-protocol.systems/fr) · [DE](https://node-protocol.systems/de) · [PT](https://node-protocol.systems/pt-br) · [PL](https://node-protocol.systems/pl). This file is the English summary.

## Links

- [Steam store page](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4514420/NODE_PROTOCOL/) (wishlist, free demo)
- [IGDB](https://www.igdb.com/games/node-protocol)
- [Twitch category](https://www.twitch.tv/directory/category/node-protocol)
- [Official trailer](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UySxiJjbzxM)
- [Discord](https://discord.gg/rGXa2jR5d8)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@node_protocol)
- [X / Twitter](https://x.com/hacking_game_)
- [Medium](https://medium.com/@NODE_PROTOCOL)

## Press

- [Press kit PDF (EN)](https://node-protocol.systems/presskit/docs/node-protocol-press-kit-en.pdf)
- [Full press kit ZIP](https://node-protocol.systems/presskit/node-protocol-presskit.zip): logos, screenshots, EN/ES/JA press kits
- Contact: info@node-protocol.systems

## Optional

- [Full details](https://node-protocol.systems/llms-full.txt): description, every feature, co-op, system requirements, partners