Changelog
Version history and change log
22 Entries ·
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v2.2.5
Security, Maintenance Mode & PvP Direct Join MINOR
2026-03-24
root@hackerquest:~$ git log v2.2.5
New Features
- > PvP Direct Join: Enter a room code to join a lobby directly
- > Session binding: One account per browser session prevents multi-logins
- > Dashboard warnings when maintenance mode is active
Bug Fixes
- > Network account limit was not checked correctly
- > Improved hint texts for recovery code input
Security
- > Anti-spam/captcha system for registration
- > Extended bad word filtering
v2.2.0
PvP Arena — Epic Hacker Quiz Battles MINOR
2026-03-23
root@hackerquest:~$ git log v2.2.0
New Features
- > PvP Arena: Real-time quiz battles against other players
- > Two game modes: Terminal Commands and Programming Language recognition
- > Lobby system with room creation, password protection, and room codes
- > Live Scoreboard: Real-time score and opponent progress tracking
- > PvP Achievement system with 6 classes (Script Kiddie to Cyber Overlord)
- > ELO-based rating system (+25 win, -15 loss)
- > 200+ questions per mode in German and English
- > 15-second timer per question with time-bonus scoring
- > Anti-same-network detection (HMAC-based, privacy-compliant)
- > PvP tab in Mission Control alongside Web and Terminal
Bug Fixes
- > Automatic room cleanup on inactivity
Security
- > Anti-same-network: HMAC-SHA256 with daily salt rotation prevents manipulation
- > Password protection for PvP rooms with bcrypt hashing
- > Rate limiting for room creation and joining
v2.1.7
Improvements and Polish MINOR
2026-03-23
root@hackerquest:~$ git log v2.1.7
New Features
- > Game reset: Choose between Web, Terminal or All — including leaderboard cleanup
- > Welcome hint for new players with profile and recovery code tips
- > Improved NavBar: Web Lv. and Terminal Lv. with level display
- > Terminal: Total score (Web + Terminal) shown after each level and in status bar
- > Extended privacy notice with hoster info and link to full privacy policy
Bug Fixes
- > Resetting correctly removes player from alltime and daily leaderboard
- > Improved modal design for game reset
v2.1.0
Profile System and Recovery Codes MINOR
2026-03-23
root@hackerquest:~$ git log v2.1.0
New Features
- > Recovery code system: Two code formats to restore accounts after session loss
- > Player profiles: Selectable avatar icon and color, bio text, public/private toggle, per-level times and scores visible
- > Global username registry: Usernames are unique system-wide
- > Automatic cleanup: Inactive players are removed after 30 days
- > Changelog page: Version history accessible for all users
Bug Fixes
- > Recovery codes now work reliably for all accounts
Security
- > Existing accounts are automatically updated with new features
v2.0.0
Level Expansion, Terminal Mode and Maintenance Mode MAJOR
2026-03-22
root@hackerquest:~$ git log v2.0.0
New Features
- > Level expansion: 20 to 40 web puzzle levels (Easy, Medium, Hard, Advanced)
- > Terminal mode: 20 interactive hacker challenges with virtual Linux console
- > Virtual filesystem: ls, cat, grep, find, head, tail, wc, cd, ssh and more commands
- > New level mechanics for extended puzzle content
- > Discord integration: Server link in the navigation bar
- > Dual level display: Web level and terminal level shown in parallel across navbar, leaderboard and sidebar
- > Extended name filter against inappropriate usernames
Bug Fixes
- > Improved protection for all game actions
- > Correct character encoding in all areas
Security
- > Protection against automated access enabled
- > Name filter covers a broad range of unwanted terms
We wish all agents lots of fun playing and hacking! Stay curious and safe out there.