Hacking (DXMD)

Hacking is a game mechanic in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Hacking allows players to unlock doors, computers, and other devices by means of a minigame. While keypad codes and computer passwords are often obtainable, there are many instances in which hacking is required to progress through the game.

The hacking minigame was previously introduced in Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

Overview
The goal of the minigame is to progress through the system network's nodal map and capture all green nodes, before the timer expires. During the course of progressing through the nodal map, players may also capture any datastore nodes, to uncover hacking software, credits, or experience, but these datastores must be captured prior to capturing all green nodes.

Alternatively, the minigame can be completed by capturing all red nodes, if possible. Doing so will automatically capture all datastore nodes on the map.

Augmentations
The ability to hack computer systems is provided by the Hacking Capture augmentation. Each level of Hacking Capture permits the player to capture computer systems up to that level, up to a maximum of level 5.

Level 1 Hacking Capture is always available in Mankind Divided and its DLC missions, with the sole exception being A Criminal Past, in which the player begins with all augmentations disabled.

The Hacking Fortify and Hacking Stealth augmentation branches increase proficiency in hacking.

Hacking software
The player may also utilize any of the following hacking software for various effects during the minigame.
 * Stop! Worm Software – used to stop the detection timer for a few seconds
 * Nuke Virus Software – used to instantly capture any node
 * Reveal Software – used to remove the "fog" on certain computer systems
 * Overclock Software – used to speed up the capture and fortify commands
 * Datascan Software – used to reveal the contents of datastore nodes
 * Stealth Software – used to avoid detection while capturing a node