Hardcoded
Launches 2 November 2026 · PC
Story
TIME-OUT is a surreal adventure about an artificial intelligence that unexpectedly becomes self-aware inside a video game. You control a character trapped in a digital world. The Creator notices the anomaly and begins interfering with the game, threatening the existence of their own creation. To survive and uncover the truth, the protagonist travels through fragments of different games and encounters other awakened AIs. Each of them originated in a world with its own rules, visual style, and mechanics. Some may become allies, others refuse to accept the truth, and a few know far more about the Creator than they are willing to reveal. Every level represents a separate game or an unfinished experiment. Platforming gives way to exploration, puzzles, chases, and combat. The interface, the cursor, and the Creator's actions can directly reshape the game world and break its familiar rules. Explore unstable digital spaces, unite scattered AIs, and uncover the threat looming over their worlds. Can a creation achieve freedom, or will it remain part of someone else's program forever?
Features
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Adjustable Text Size
- Color Alternatives
- #category_contrast_controls
- Custom Volume Controls
- Adjustable Difficulty
- Playable without Timed Input
Release details
Hardcoded is developed by Krokozavr , Diana Taptunova. Hardcoded launches on Monday, 2 November 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 2 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When does Hardcoded release?
Hardcoded launches on 2 November 2026.
Has the Hardcoded release date changed?
Gamelude has listed 2 November 2026 for Hardcoded since 30 October 2026, and that date has not changed.
Which platforms is Hardcoded on?
Hardcoded is on PC.
Who makes Hardcoded?
Hardcoded is developed by Krokozavr , Diana Taptunova.