NetHack 5.0.0 Released: Major Update to Classic Dungeon Exploration Game
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Summary
The NetHack DevTeam has released NetHack 5.0.0 on May 2, 2026, marking a major version update to the classic dungeon exploration game. This .0 release may contain some bugs, and the team welcomes constructive suggestions, GitHub pull requests, and bug reports. The update includes game improvements, bug fixes, and general architectural improvements to the game and its building process. NetHack is a distant descendant of Rogue and Hack, and a direct descendant of NetHack 3.6.
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NetHack 5.0 is an enhancement to the dungeon exploration game NetHack, which is a distant descendent of Rogue and Hack, and a direct descendent of NetHack 3.6.
Constructive suggestions, GitHub pull requests, and bug reports are all welcome and encouraged.
Along with the game improvements and bug fixes, NetHack 5.0 strives to make some general architectural improvements to the game or to its building process.
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