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Network Engineer

Network Engineer

Steam

Each of the technological giants was once an underdog. For you, the underdog is a farm. In Network Engineer, you can create a data empire out of thin air. You begin by providing services with a few servers housed in barns. Using the money made from doing so, you upgrade and expand to bigger and better servers. Before long, you will be making huge deals and working in the Big City.

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  1. Version 0.5.0 - Closed Alpha (Build 5451)

    • Engine Upgrade 5.7 -> 5.8 • Switch to custom compiled engine • Update AdvancedSessions Plugin(s) • Update NVidia DLSS Plugin(s) & AMD FSR Plugin(s) • Fix lighting in starting location • Adjustments to day/night cycle manager • Optimizations to networking subsystem • Fix an issue where building previews would crash the game on certain AMD graphics cards

  2. Version 0.4.1 - Closed Alpha (Build 5400)

    Build 5400 - 2026-08-27 • Update tutorial • Optimizations in the campaign mode • Fix alignment issues of the building "pieces" in sandbox mode • Optimize game save process • Update the auto-save functionality to prevent continuous saves being triggered • Fix issue with tutorial not progressing correctly in sandbox mode

  3. Version 0.4.0 - Closed Alpha (Build 5396)

    Build 5396- 2026-08-26 • New "Sandbox Mode" • Experimental "Modular building system" - Create custom building layout based on your preference. • Placement preview adjustments to account for new build system Sandbox mode — New Game → Campaign / Sandbox → farm level; sandbox starts with large cash ($999,999); flag saved so Continue/Load keep sandbox rules Experimental "Modular building system" gated to sandbox — modular pieces only in sandbox for now; campaign still has prefabs and the rest of the game

  4. Version 0.3.2 - Closed Alpha (Build 5348)

    Build 5348 - 2026-08-26 • Discord Rich Presence • Remove in-complete tabs from the build menu

  5. Version 0.3.1.1 - Closed Alpha (Build 5342)

    Build 5342 - 2026-08-24 • Removed development asset from "Small House"

  6. Version 0.3.1 - Closed Alpha (Build 5341)

    Build 5341 - 2026-08-24 • Add "Small House" lighting • Adjust layout of rack slots in "Small House" • Improve performance HUD • Add optional frame rate limiter to Settings -> Display • Fix a crash where user would get "Fatal Error" alert when trying to build Help shape the future of the game! Join our Discord to chat with the developers, community, share your feedback, or report bugs: 🔗 https://discord.com/invite/pgpQfYebaH

  7. Version 0.3.0 - Closed Alpha (Build 5325)

    Build 5325- 2026-08-23 • Further aiming improvements for equipment and cables • Improve rack shelf aiming • Disable the "new map" which has drastic performance issues (will return in the future) • Optimize placement system • Update OG map with newer build system

  8. Version 0.2.2 - Closed Alpha (Build 5290)

    Build 5290 - 2026-07-28 • Crash reporting server This build adds an automated crash reporter behind the scenes.If you do experience a crash, please click the "Send and Close" or "Send and Restart" button to ensure we get the crash report.By doing so, you'll allow us to identify and fix the specific issue you ran into.Rest assured, no personal information is collected or shared when sending the report.

  9. Version 0.2.2 - Closed Alpha

    Version 0.2.2 - Closed Alpha Build 5286 - 2026-07-27 • Improve aiming for equipment and cables • Update colors for cables and traffic flow "orbs" • Allow cancelling placement for building (Press Q) • Improve rack shelf aiming

  10. Version 0.2.1 - Closed Alpha

    This update incorporates several recent builds with various improvements and changes to the overall game. For a complete breakdown, the key changes have been detailed below based on the build version breakdown. Version 0.2.1 - Closed Alpha Build 5285 - 2026-07-26 • Remove requirement specifically for generators • Internet & Electrical Contracts Build 5280 • Starting "Mansion" • Performance optimizations Build 5264 • New building (Large Barn) • Refactored build system • Performance optimizations Build 5263 • Implement new "base" map • Performance optimizations Alongside this update, we've launched our official Discord server. Whether you want to chat with fellow players, share feedback, or report any bugs and crashes you come across, this is the place to be. Grab your invite: https://discord.com/invite/pgpQfYebaH

  11. Version 0.1.8 - Closed Alpha

    Version 0.1.8 - Closed Alpha Build 5260 - 2026-06-28 • Adjust pricing of rack items • Add additional client contracts • Add new placement building (Large Barn)