Archipelago - Hacknet Setup Guide

Generating the YAML

Generate the player YAML on this page and put it into the /Players directory of your Archipelago installation.

Using the APWorld

Download the APWorld file and put it into the /lib/worlds file of your Archipelago installation.

Actually Playing Hacknet

The Hacknet: Archipelago Mod

1. Install Hacknet: Pathfinder.
2. Download the mod files.
3. Extract the mod files into the /BepInEx/plugins directory in your Hacknet/Pathfinder installation.

Generate The World

If running a compiled binary of Archipelago, hit the Generate button in your Archipelago Launcher.
You can either host the game on the official site or host it yourself via the launcher.

Actually Playing Hacknet For Real This Time

1. With the mod files in their proper places, launch Hacknet.
2. On the main menu, click "Archipelago Options"
   a. Enter in the server URI into the first input box (e.g., archipelago.gg:38281)
   b. Enter the slot name for yourself. (e.g., AutumnHN)
   c. If your Archipelago room has a password, enter that.
   d. Click "Connect to Archipelago Session"
   e. If connection is successful, you will see "Successfully connected to Archipelago".
3. Go back to the main menu and start a new game.
   a. If you're reconnecting to an existing session, you can load your save file for the session.
   b. Save games created without the Archipelago mod are NOT compatible!
4. Profit