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|[[ZERO Phantom Pain (Novel)|.hack//ZERO]]
|[[ZERO Phantom Pain (Novel)|.hack//ZERO]]
|{{Tree list}}'''[[Games Tetralogy|Games Tetralogy Vol.1~Vol.4]]'''
|{{Tree list}}[[Games Tetralogy|Games Tetralogy Vol.1~Vol.4]]
**[[Infection|.hack//INFECTION]]
**[[Infection|.hack//INFECTION]]
{{Tree list/end}}
{{Tree list/end}}
{{Tree list}}'''[[Liminality_(anime)|.hack//Liminality]]'''
{{Tree list}}[[Liminality_(anime)|.hack//Liminality]]
**'''[[Liminality episode 1|Liminality: In the Case of Mai Minase]]'''
**[[Liminality episode 1|Liminality: In the Case of Mai Minase]]
{{Tree list/end}}  
{{Tree list/end}}  
[[Another Birth (Novels)|.hack//Another Birth Volume 1]]  <br /> [[XXXX (Manga)|.hack//XXXX]] <br /> [[New Novelization (Novels)|New Novelization 「.hack」]]
[[Another Birth 1 (Novel)|.hack//Another Birth Volume 1]]  <br /> [[XXXX (Manga)|.hack//XXXX]] <br /> [[New Testament Novel 「.hack」 (Novel)|New Testament Novel 「.hack」]]
|{{Tree list}}'''[[Games Tetralogy|Games Tetralogy Vol.1~Vol.4]]'''
|{{Tree list}}[[Games Tetralogy|Games Tetralogy Vol.1~Vol.4]]
**[[Mutation|.hack//MUTATION]]
**[[Mutation|.hack//MUTATION]]
{{Tree list/end}}
{{Tree list/end}}
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**[[Liminality episode 2|Liminality: In the Case of Yuki Aihara]]
**[[Liminality episode 2|Liminality: In the Case of Yuki Aihara]]
{{Tree list/end}}  
{{Tree list/end}}  
[[Another Birth (Novels)|.hack//Another Birth Volume 2]]  <br /> [[XXXX (Manga)|.hack//XXXX]] <br /> [[New Novelization (Novels)|New Novelization 「.hack」]]
[[Another Birth 2 (Novel)|.hack//Another Birth Volume 2]]  <br /> [[XXXX (Manga)|.hack//XXXX]] <br /> [[New Testament Novel 「.hack」 (Novel)|New Testament Novel 「.hack」]]
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{{Game Media Infobox
{{Game Media Infobox
|Image = [[File:Cover art infection.jpg|250px|alt="Cover art of Infection featuring the main cast overlaid above Aura"|.hack//Infection Cover Art]]
|Image = [[File:Cover art infection.jpg|250px|alt="Cover illustration of Infection featuring the main cast overlaid above Aura"|.hack//Infection Cover Art]]
|Logo =
|Logo = [[File:Vol1 logo japan.png|250px|alt="Japanese Logo"|Vol.1 Japanese Logo]]<br/><br/>[[File:Infection logo english.jpg|250px|alt="North America and PAL Logo"|Part 1 North America and PAL Logo]]<br/><br/>[[File:Vol1 logo korea.png|250px|alt="Korean Logo"|Part 1 Korean Logo]] <br/><br/> [[File:Ps2-the-best vol1-2 logo vertical.png|250px|alt="PlayStation 2 the Best Logo"|Vol.1×Vol.2 (PlayStation 2 the Best) Japanese Logo]]
|Name =
|Name = .hack//感染拡大 Vol.1 <br> .hack//INFECTION Part 1 <br> .hack//감염확대 Vol.1 <br>.hack//Vol.1×Vol.2 (PlayStation 2 the Best)
|Regions =
|Regions = Japan <br/>North America <br/>PAL <br/>Korea
|Languages =
|Languages = Japanese <br/> English <br/> French <br/> German <br/> Italian <br/> Spanish <br/> Korean
|Platforms =
|Platforms = PlayStation 2
|Release Dates =
|Release Dates = 2002 June 20 <sup>Japan</sup> <br/>2003 February 11 <sup>North America</sup> <br/>2003 October 22 Korea <br/>2004 March 26 <sup>PAL UK</sup> <br/> 2006 March 2 <sup>PS2 The Best</sup>
|Developer =
|Developer = [[CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.]]
|Publisher =
|Publisher = Bandai Co., Ltd <br/>Bandai America, Inc. <br/>Bandai <br />Atari Europe SASU <br/>Bandai Korea Co., Ltd <br/>Bandai Co., Ltd
|Genre =
|Genre = Singleplayer Offline Action RPG
}}
}}


'''.hack//INFECTION''' is the first entry in the [[Games Tetralogy]] released for PlayStation 2. Infection and the other games take place within the fictitious [[MMORPG]] called [[「The World」]]. Infection came packaged with a bonus DVD of the OVA [[Liminality (anime)|.hack//Liminality]], "[[Liminality episode 1|Liminality: In the Case of Mai Minase]]," which shows offline events occurring relatively concurrent with the events in-game. The events in Infection are followed by [[Mutation]].


'''.hack//INFECTION''' is the first entry in the [[Games Tetralogy]] released for PlayStation 2. Infection and the other games take place within the fictitious [[MMORPG]] called [[「The World」]]. Infection came packaged with a bonus DVD of the OVA [[Liminality (anime)|.hack//Liminality]], "[[Liminality episodes#1|Liminality: In the Case of Mai Minase]]," which shows offline events occurring relatively concurrent with the events in-game. The events in Infection are followed by [[Mutation]].
==Synopsis==
 
=Synopsis=


   You're in their WORLD now!
   You're in their WORLD now!
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   仲間とチャットしながらダンジョンを冒険し、リアルではメールやBBSで攻略情報の交換が楽しめる。そんな楽しいネットワークゲーム「The World」を始めたはずだった……。しかし友達が、ユーザーたちが、ゲーム世界が、何か見えない大きな意思に引きずられ、壊れてゆく！そして僕もいつのまにか……。<ref>[https://hack.bn-ent.net/project/game/ BNE .hack Page]</ref>
   仲間とチャットしながらダンジョンを冒険し、リアルではメールやBBSで攻略情報の交換が楽しめる。そんな楽しいネットワークゲーム「The World」を始めたはずだった……。しかし友達が、ユーザーたちが、ゲーム世界が、何か見えない大きな意思に引きずられ、壊れてゆく！そして僕もいつのまにか……。<ref>[https://hack.bn-ent.net/project/game/ BNE .hack Page]</ref>


==Plot==
===Plot===
''Transcript of Game Events: '''[[Infection Transcript]]''''' <br/>
''Transcript of Game Events: '''[[Infection Transcript]]''''' <br/>
The story follows protagonist [[Kite]], who was invited to play the game [[「The World」]] by his friend Yasuhiko, who is known as [[Orca]] in the game. After a chance encounter with a monster chasing after mysterious girl in white, Orca is defeated and Kite narrowly avoids the same fate. Kite's computer crashes because of the incident, leaving him bewildered by the turn of events. Kite then discovers that Yasuhiko was rendered comatose after the incident. Kite's player decides to continue playing The World in the hopes of finding answers as to why his friend is now hospitalized. <br>
The story follows protagonist [[Kite (Games)|Kite]], who was invited to play the game [[「The World」]] by his school friend Yasuhiko, who is known online as [[Orca (Games)|Orca]]. After a chance encounter with a monster chasing after mysterious girl in white, Orca is defeated and Kite narrowly avoids the same fate. Kite's computer crashes because of the incident, leaving him bewildered by the turn of events. Kite later discovers that Yasuhiko was rendered comatose after the incident. Kite's player decides to continue playing The World in the hopes of finding answers as to why his friend is now hospitalized. <br>
Kite turns to the [[BBS]] to see if any other players may know about the bizarre incident, but his message is quickly removed. He also receives mysterious e-mails, some which aim to help while others contain thinly veiled threats. <br>
Kite turns to the [[BBS]] to see if any other players may know about the bizarre incident, but his message is quickly removed. He also receives mysterious e-mails, some which aim to help while others contain thinly veiled threats. <br>
While in The World Kite meets and teams up with [[BlackRose]], a newbie who has her own reasons for pursuing the truth. Before Kite can learn more of her circumstances, they are attacked by a [[Data Bug]]. [[Balmung]] appears to warn them to stay away from the monster before witnessing Kite use Data Drain for the first time. Balmung mistakenly believes that Kite is behind the corruption of data and threatens him before leaving. A mysterious woman who has been seen watching over Kite mocks Balmung for his assumptions, informing him that Kite was a friend of his partner, Orca. <br/>
While in The World Kite meets and teams up with [[BlackRose]], a newbie who has her own reasons for pursuing the truth. Before Kite can learn more of her circumstances, they are attacked by a [[Data Bug]]. [[Balmung]] appears to warn them to stay away from the monster before witnessing Kite use Data Drain for the first time. Balmung mistakenly believes that Kite is behind the corruption of data and threatens him before leaving. A mysterious woman who has been seen watching over Kite mocks Balmung for his assumptions, informing him that Kite was a friend of his partner, Orca.
 
 


==Liminality==
==Liminality==
''Main articles: '''[[Liminality episodes#1|In the Case of Mai Minase]]'''''
''Main articles: '''[[Liminality episode 1|In the Case of Mai Minase]]'''''


=Setting=
==Setting==
Infection is set exclusively on the computer belonging to Kite's player character. When the game starts, it simulates booting into Altimit OS, where the player can access their desktop and log into The World.  
Infection is set exclusively on the computer belonging to Kite's player character. When the game starts, it simulates booting into Altimit OS, where the player can access their desktop and log into The World.  
==Desktop==
===Desktop===
The desktop features a reader for emails, world news, and a video player to rewatch cutscenes. The player can customize their desktop wallpaper and background music. Wallpapers, music, and cutscenes can be unlocked through game progress, which is tracked via the Books of Ryu.
The desktop features a reader for emails, world news, and a video player to rewatch cutscenes. The player can customize their desktop wallpaper and background music. Wallpapers, music, and cutscenes can be unlocked through game progress, which is tracked via the Books of Ryu.
=== Mailer===
==== Mailer====
''Main articles: '''[[Infection Mailer]]'''''  
''Main articles: '''[[Infection Mailer]]'''''  


Throughout the game, the player receive messages from other players and system update information from CyberConnect, the developer of The World.
Throughout the game, the player receive messages from other players and system update information from CyberConnect, the developer of The World.
===News===
====News====
''Main articles: '''[[Infection News]]'''''  
''Main articles: '''[[Infection News]]'''''  
   
   
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====Servers====
====Servers====
  [[Δ Server, Aqua Capital Mac Anu]]
* Δ Serve: Aqua Capital [[Mac Anu (Games Tetralogy)]]
  [[ϴ Server, Highland City Dun Loireag]]
* ϴ Server: Highland City [[Dun Loireag (Games Tetralogy)]]


====Chaos Gate and Keywords====
====Chaos Gate and Keywords====
''Main articles: '''[[Infection Keywords]]''''' <br/>
''Main articles: '''[[Infection Keywords]]''''' <br/>
''Main articles: '''[[Gate Hacking]]'''''


====Fields====
====Areas====
''Main articles: '''[[Infection Fields]]'''''
''Main articles: '''[[Infection Areas]]'''''


====Monsters====
====Monsters====
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''Main articles: '''[[Infection Items]]'''''
''Main articles: '''[[Infection Items]]'''''


=Characters=
==Characters==
''Main articles: '''[[Infection Characters]]'''''
''Main articles: '''[[Infection Characters]]'''''
<center>
<center>
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|[[File:Mailer mia.png|120x128px|link=Mia|Mia]]
|[[File:Mailer mia.png|120x128px|link=Mia|Mia]]
|[[File:Mailer elk.png|120x128px|link=Elk|Elk]]
|[[File:Mailer elk.png|120x128px|link=Elk|Elk]]
|   [[File:Mailer mistral.png|120x128px|link=Mistral|Mistral]] || [[File:Mailer piros.png|120x128px|link=Piros|Piros]] || [[File:Mailer natsume.png|128x128px|link=Natsume|Natsume]] || [[File:Mailer sanjuro.png|128x128px|link=Sanjuro|Sanjuro]] || [[File:Mailer gardenia.png|128x128px|link=Gardenia|Gardenia]]
|[[File:Mailer mistral.png|120x128px|link=Mistral|Mistral]] || [[File:Mailer piros.png|120x128px|link=Piros|Piros]] || [[File:Mailer natsume.png|128x128px|link=Natsume|Natsume]] || [[File:Mailer sanjuro.png|128x128px|link=Sanjuro|Sanjuro]] || [[File:Mailer gardenia.png|128x128px|link=Gardenia|Gardenia]]
|-
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|}
|}
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</center>
</center>


=Production=
==Production==
== Staff==
=== Staff===
''Main articles: '''[[IMOQ Credits]]'''''
''Main articles: '''[[IMOQ Credits]]'''''


=Merchandise=
==Merchandise==
==Game Release ==
==Game Release ==
''Merchandise articles: '''[[Merchandise/Games/PS2#.hack//Infection Vol.1|Infection PlayStation 2 Release]]''''' <br />
''Merchandise articles: '''Infection PlayStation 2 Release'''''
''Merchandise articles: '''[[Merchandise/Games/PS2#.hack//Vol.1×Vol.2 PlayStation 2 the Best|.hack//Vol.1×Vol.2 PlayStation 2 the Best Release]]'''''
 
===Version Differences===
''Main articles: '''[[Infection Version Differences]]''''' <br />
''Main articles: '''[[Games Tetralogy Version Differences]]''''' <br />


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<center>
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|+
!
!
! colspan="2" |[[Games Tetralogy 1 (Japan)|Japan Release]]
![[Games Tetralogy 1 (Japan)|Japan Release]]
! colspan="2" |North America Release
![[Games Tetralogy 1 (North America)|North America Release]]
! colspan="2" |Korean Release
![[Games Tetralogy 1 (Korea)|Korean Release]]
! colspan="2" |PS2 the Best Re-release
![[Games Tetralogy PS2 The Best#Vol.1×Vol.2|PS2 the Best Re-release]]
|-
|-
!
!
![[File:Vol01 imoq jp.jpg|283x283px]]
![[File:Vol1 logo japan.png|200x200px]]
![[File:Infection spine japan.png|300x300px]]
![[File:Infection logo english.jpg|200x200px]]
![[File:Vol01 imoq us.jpg|284x284px]]
![[File:Vol1 logo korea.png|200x200px]]
![[File:Infection spine northamerica.png|300x300px]]
![[File:Ps2-the-best vol1-2 logo vertical.png|200x200px]]
![[File:Vol01 imoq korea.jpg|283x283px]]
!
![[File:Ps2best vol1-2 front.jpg|286x286px]]
!
|-
!
![[File:Infection back japan.jpg|290x290px]]
!
![[File:Infection back northamerica.jpg|281x281px]]
!
![[File:Infection back korea.png|284x284px]]
!
!
!
|-
|-
!Title:
!Title:
!.hack//感染拡大 Vol.1  
!.hack//感染拡大 Vol.1  
(Kansen Kakudai)
(Kansen Kakudai)
!
!.hack//INFECTION Part 1
!.hack//INFECTION Part 1
!
!.hack//감염확대 Vol.1
!.hack//감염확대 Vol.1
!
!.hack//Vol.1×Vol.2 <br/>PlayStation 2 <br/>the Best
!.hack//Vol.1×Vol.2
PlayStation 2 the Best
!
|-
|-
|'''Region'''
|'''Region'''
|NTSC-J
|NTSC-J
|
|NTSC-U/C
|NTSC-U/C
|
|NTSC-J
|NTSC-J
|
|NTSC-J
|NTSC-J
|
|-
|-
|'''Language'''
|'''Language'''
|'''Audio:''' Japanese  
|'''Audio:''' Japanese <br />'''Text:''' Japanese
'''Text:''' Japanese
|'''Audio:''' English, Japanese <br />'''Text:''' English
|
|'''Audio:''' Japanese, English <br />'''Text:''' Hangul subtitle
|'''Audio:''' English, Japanese
|'''Audio:''' Japanese <br />'''Text:''' Japanese
'''Text:''' English
|
|'''Audio:''' Japanese, English
'''Text:''' Hangul subtitle
|
|'''Audio:''' Japanese  
'''Text:''' Japanese
|
|-
|-
|'''Release Date:'''
|'''Release Date:'''
|June 20, 2002
|2002 June 20
|
|2003 February 11
|February 11, 2003
|2003 October 22
|
|2006 March 2
|October 22, 2003
|
|March 2, 2006
|
|-
|-
|'''Developer'''
|'''Developer'''
|CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
|CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
|
|CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
|CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
|
|CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
|CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
|
|CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
|CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
|
|-
|-
|'''Publisher'''
|'''Publisher'''
|Bandai Co., Ltd
|Bandai Co., Ltd
|
|Bandai America, Inc.
|Bandai America, Inc.
|
|Bandai Korea Co., Ltd
|Bandai Korea Co., Ltd
|
|Bandai Co., Ltd
|Bandai Co., Ltd
|
|-
|-
|'''Rating'''
|'''Game Rating'''
|<center>[[File:CERO allages oldver.png|74x74px]] <br/> CERO: 全年齢対象 <br/> (All Ages) <br /> </center>
|<center>[[File:CERO allages oldver.png|50px]] <br />CERO:全年齢対象 <br />(All Ages) </center>
|<center>[[File:ESRB T for teen.png|50px]] <br /> ESRB: T </center>
|<center>[[File:Kmrb 12.png|50px]] <br /> KMRB: 12</center>
|<center>[[File:CERO allages oldver.png|50px]] <br /> CERO: 全年齢対象 <br /> (All Ages)</center>
|-
|'''Anime DVD Rating'''
|
|
| <center>[[File:ESRB T for teen.png|90x90px]] <br/> ESRB: T </center>
|
|
|<center>[[File:Kmrb 12.png|120x120px]] <br/> KMRB: 12</center>
|
|
|<center>[[File:CERO allages oldver.png|74x74px]] <br/> CERO: 全年齢対象 <br/> (All Ages)</center>
|
|
|-
|-
|'''Price'''
|'''Price'''
|5,800 円<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021216114813/http://www.jp.playstation.com/product/69/000000006145169.html .hack//感染拡大 Vol.1 Product Page] jp.Playstation.com. Wayback Machine (Archived from [http://www.jp.playstation.com/product/69/000000006145169.html original], 2002 December 16) </ref><ref>Inner cover 2-page Advertisement for the Games Tetralogy, .hack//The World Magazine, Volume 1. 2003, January 15.</ref> (Tax not included)
|5,800 円<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021216114813/http://www.jp.playstation.com/product/69/000000006145169.html .hack//感染拡大 Vol.1 Product Page] jp.Playstation.com. Wayback Machine (Archived from [http://www.jp.playstation.com/product/69/000000006145169.html original], 2002 December 16) </ref><ref>Inner cover 2-page Advertisement for the Games Tetralogy, .hack//The World Magazine, Volume 1. 2003, January 15.</ref> (Tax not included)
|
|$49.99 USD<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021201205038/http://ps2.ign.com/articles/367/367010p1.html Smith, David ''".hack Infection Preview"''] 2002 August 07, IGN.com. Wayback Machine (Archived from [http://ps2.ign.com/articles/367/367010p1.html original], 2002 December 01)</ref> (Tax not included)
|$49.99 USD<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021201205038/http://ps2.ign.com/articles/367/367010p1.html Smith, David ''".hack Infection Preview"''] 2002 August 07, IGN.com. Wayback Machine (Archived from [http://ps2.ign.com/articles/367/367010p1.html original], 2002 December 01)</ref> (Tax not included)
|
|₩ 49,500<sup>Regular</sup> <br/>₩ 49,500<sup>Pre-order Edition</sup> <br/>₩ 49,500<sup>Limited Edition<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20040903111936/http://www.dot-hack.co.kr/community/view.asp?table=news&id=2&stp=&keyword=&page=2 Korean .hack News article]</ref></sup>
|₩ 49,500<sup>Regular</sup>
₩ 49,500<sup>Pre-order Edition</sup>
 
₩ 49,500<sup>Limited Edition</sup>
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'''Number'''
'''Number'''
|SLPS-25121
|SLPS-25121
|
|SLUS-20267
|SLUS-20267
|
|SLKA-25080  
|SLKA-25080
|SLPS-73230 <br/>SLPS-73231  
|
|SLPS-73230
SLPS-73231  
|
|-
|-
|'''UPC/EAN:'''
|'''UPC/EAN:'''
|4543112084477  
|4543112084477  
|
|045557180119
|045557180119
|
|8809070472043
|8809070472043
|
|4543112415325
|4543112415325
|
|}
|}
</center>
</center>
<center>
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+PAL releases
!
! colspan="2" |Australia
! colspan="2" |English
! colspan="2" |French
! colspan="2" |German
! colspan="2" |Italian
! colspan="2" |Spanish
|-
!
!
!
![[File:Infection front PAL bbfc.jpg|288x288px]]
!
![[File:Infection front french.png|291x291px]]
![[File:Infection spine pal french.png|300x300px]]
!
!
![[File:Infection front italian.png|283x283px]]
![[File:Infection spine pal italian.png|300x300px]]
!
!
!
![[Games Tetralogy 1 (PAL)|Australia]]
![[Games Tetralogy 1 (PAL)|English]]
![[Games Tetralogy 1 (PAL)|French]]
![[Games Tetralogy 1 (PAL)|German]]
![[Games Tetralogy 1 (PAL)|Italian]]
![[Games Tetralogy 1 (PAL)|Spanish]]
|-
|-
!
!
!
! colspan="6" |[[File:Vol1 logo PAL.png|200x200px]]
!
!
!
![[File:Infection back french.png|290x290px]]
!
!
!
![[File:Infection back italian.png|282x282px]]
!
!
!
|-
|-
!Title:
!Title:
!.hack//INFECTION Part 1
! colspan="6" |.hack//INFECTION Part 1
!
!.hack//INFECTION Part 1
!
!.hack//INFECTION Part 1
!
!.hack//INFECTION Part 1
!
!.hack//INFECTION Part 1
!
!.hack//INFECTION Part 1
!
|-
|-
|'''Region'''
|'''Region'''
|PAL
|PAL
|
|PAL
|PAL
|
|PAL
|PAL
|
|PAL
|PAL
|
|PAL
|PAL
|
|PAL
|PAL
|
|-
|-
|'''Language'''
|'''Language'''
|
|
|
|'''Audio:''' English, Japanese<sup>‡</sup> <br />'''Text:''' English, French, German, <br />Italian, Spanish <br />'''Quickstart''' '''Languages:''' Swedish, <br />Finnish, Portuguese
|'''Audio:''' English, Japanese<sup>‡</sup>  
|'''Audio:''' English, Japanese<sup>‡</sup> <br />'''Text:''' English, French, German, <br />Italian, Spanish
'''Text:''' English, French, German, <br/>Italian, Spanish
|'''Audio:''' English, Japanese<sup>‡</sup> <br />'''Text:''' English, French, German, <br />Italian, Spanish
 
|'''Audio:''' English, Japanese<sup>‡</sup><br />'''Text:''' English, French, German, <br />Italian, Spanish
'''Quickstart''' '''Languages:''' Swedish, <br />Finnish, Portuguese
|'''Audio:''' English, Japanese<sup>‡</sup><br />'''Text:''' English, French, German, <br />Italian, Spanish
|
|'''Audio:''' English, Japanese<sup>‡</sup><br/>
'''Text:''' English, French, German, <br/>Italian, Spanish
|
|'''Audio:''' English, Japanese<sup>‡</sup>
 
'''Text:''' English, French, German,  
 
Italian, Spanish
|
|'''Audio:''' English, Japanese<sup>‡</sup><br/><br/>
'''Text:''' English, French, German, <br/>Italian, Spanish
|
|'''Audio:''' English, Japanese<sup>‡</sup><br/>
'''Text:''' English, French, German, <br/>Italian, Spanish
|
|-
|-
|'''Release Date:'''
|'''Release Date:'''
|
|
|
|2004 March 26
|March 26, 2004
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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|-
|-
|'''Developer'''
|'''Developer'''
|CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
| colspan="6" |CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
|
|CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
|
|CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
|
|CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
|
|CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
|
|CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
|
|-
|-
|'''Publisher'''
|'''Publisher'''
|Bandai
|Bandai <br />Atari Europe SASU
Atari Europe SASU
|Bandai <br />Atari Europe SASU
|Bandai <br />Atari Europe SASU
|Bandai <br />Atari Europe SASU
|Bandai <br />Atari Europe SASU
|Bandai <br />Atari Europe SASU
|-
|'''Game Rating'''
|<center>[[File:OFLC M15plus.jpg|50px]]<br />OFLC: M15+ </center>
|<center>[[File:PEGI 12 white (2003-2009).png|50px]]<br />[[File:Pegi violence.png|50px]]<br />PEGI: 12+ <br />[[File:Bbfo 12.png|50px]] </center>
|
|
|Bandai
|<center>[[File:USK 12.png|50px]]<br />USK: 12</center>
Atari Europe SASU
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Initially, the Korean release of Infection was planned for October 15, 2003, but was postponed to October 22. 2003 to meet a higher standard of quality. While the game has Hangul subtitles for Japanese and English audio, Liminality was dubbed for a Korean audience as well as having subtitles.
 
 
Pre-order and Special Editions:
 
Korean Pre-order Edition
 
Korean Special Edition<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20040903111936/http://www.dot-hack.co.kr/community/view.asp?table=news&id=2&stp=&keyword=&page=2 Korean .hack News article]</ref>
 
 
 
Demo:


==== Demos: ====
SLUS-29042 (Regular Demo) <ref>[https://wiki.pcsx2.net/.hack//Infection_Part_1 PCSX2 Wiki]</ref>
SLUS-29042 (Regular Demo) <ref>[https://wiki.pcsx2.net/.hack//Infection_Part_1 PCSX2 Wiki]</ref>


SLUS-28023 (Trade Demo)
SLUS-28023 (Trade Demo)  
 
 
Liminality Ratings: 
 
[[File:BBFC PG rating.jpeg|70x70px]]
 
BBFO: 12 <sup>Liminality</sup>
 
BBFC: PG <sup>Liminality</sup>


DVDhackGER
DVDhackGER


DVDhackEUR
DVDhackEUR
===Version Differences===
==== User Interface Changes ====
<center>
{| class="wikitable"
|+Language Options:
!PAL English
!PAL French
!PAL German
!PAL Spanish
!PAL Italian
|-
|[[File:Infection language pal english.png|200px]]
|[[File:Infection language pal french.png|200px]]
|[[File:Infection language pal german.png|200px]]
|[[File:Infection language pal spanish.png|200px]]
|[[File:Infection language pal italian.png|200px]]
|-
|SELECT LANGUAGE
|CHOISIS UNE LANGUE
|SPRACHAUSWAHL
|SELECCIONA IDIOMA
|SCEGLI LA LINGUA
|-
|ENGLISH
|FRANÇAIS
|DEUTCH
|ESPAÑOL
|ITALIANO
|-
|[[File:Infection loading PALenglish.png|alt=Dark background with words near bottom. Reads: "Now loading"|200x200px]]
|[[File:Infection loading french.png|alt=Dark background with words near bottom. Reads: "Chargement"|200x200px]]
|[[File:Infection loading german.png|alt=Dark background with words near bottom. Reads: "Ladevorgang"|200x200px]]
|[[File:Infection loading spanish.png|alt=Dark background with words near bottom. Reads: "Cargando"|200x200px]]
|[[File:Infection loading italian.png|alt=Dark background with words near bottom. Reads: "Caricamento"|200x200px]]
|-
|NOW LOADING...
|CHARGEMENT...
|LADEVORGANG...
|CARGANDO
|CARICAMENTO...
|}
</center>
The PAL version starts with a language select screen and Loading screen after choosing a language, before opening the Main Menu. The language selection determines the subtitle and written language. The game starts with English audio by default and cannot be changed to Japanese audio until it is unlocked when the game is beaten. Once unlocked, players can continue onto MUTATION and the other games with Japanese audio.
All other versions of the game (Japanese, US/CAN, Korea) have audio and subtitle options under the "Options" menu.
<center>
{| class="wikitable"
|+Interface Comparison
!Japanese
!US English
!Korean
|-
|[[File:Infection mainmenu japan.png|286x286px]]
|[[File:Infection mainmenu USA.png|286x286px]]
|[[File:Infection mainmenu korean.png|286x286px]]
|-
|© Project .hack
© BANDAI 2002
|© .hack TM 2001-2002 BANDAI
© Program 2001-2002 BANDAI
|© Project .hack
© BANDAI 2003
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+PAL Interface Comparison
!PAL English
!PAL French
!PAL German
!PAL Spanish
!PAL Italian
|-
| [[File:Infection mainmenu english PAL.png|200px]]
| [[File:Infection mainmenu french.png|200px]]
| [[File:Infection mainmenu german.png|200px]]
| [[File:Infection mainmenu spanish.png|200px]]
| [[File:Infection mainmenu italian.png|200px]]
|-
| colspan="5" |<center>© Project .hack <br />© 2001-2004 BANDAI</center>
|}
</center>
The Japanese version has a copyright date of 2002. The US version has a copyright date spanning 2001-2002 and also includes the .hack 2001-2002 Trademark. The Korean version
has a copyright date of 2003. The PAL version has copyright dates spanning 2001-2004.
The Japanese and Korean title screens keep the "Vol. 1" below the logo, matching the box art and branding. The US and PAL versions have "Infection" and drop the "Part 1" used in the box art and branding.
The Japanese, US, PAL English, and Korean versions use the same stylized word choice for the Main Menu buttons. The other PAL languages translate the words into their respective languages, uses cramped tracking<ref>[[wikipedia:Letter_spacing#:~:text=Unsourced%20material%20may%20be%20challenged%20and%20removed.&text=In%20typography,%20letter%20spacing,%20character,line%20or%20block%20of%20text.|Letter Spacing, Wikipedia]]</ref>, and spaces between words.
<center>
{| class="wikitable"
|+Main Menu Choices:
!Japan,
US & PAL English
Korean
!PAL French
!PAL German
!PAL Spanish
!PAL Italian
|-
|NEWGAME
|NOUVELLE PARTIE
|NEUES SPIEL
|NUEVA PARTIDA
|NUOVA PARTITA
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|DATALOAD
|CHARGEMENT DONNEES
|LADEVORGANG
|CARGA DE DATOS
|CARICAMENTO DATI
|-
|OPTION
|OPTIONS
|OPTION
|OPCIONES
|OPZIONI
|}
{| class="wikitable"
|+PAL Desktop Comparison
!PAL English
!PAL French
!PAL German
!PAL Spanish
!PAL Italian
|-
|[[File:Infection news pal english.png|200x200px]]
|[[File:Infection news french.png|200x200px]]
|[[File:Infection news german.png|200x200px]]
|[[File:Infection news spanish.png|200x200px]]
|[[File:Infection news italian.png|200x200px]]
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|THE WORLD
|THE WORLD
|THE WORLD
|THE WORLD
|THE WORLD
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|MAILER
|BOITE MAIL
|MAILER
|CORREO
|E-MAIL
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|NEWS
|NEWS
|NEWS
|NOTICIAS
|NOTIZIE
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|ACCESSORY
|ACCESSOIRES
|ZUBEHöR
|ACCESORIOS
|EXTRA
|-
|AUDIO
|AUDIO
|AUDIO
|AUDIO
|AUDIO
|-
|DATA
|DONNEES
|DATA
|DATOS
|DATI
|-
|NEW
|NOUV.
|NEU
|NUEVO
|NUOVO
|}
</center>
{| class="wikitable"
|+"The World" Top Page Comparison
!Japanese
!US English
!Korean
|-
|[[File:Infection toppage2 Japan.png|alt=The World toppage Japanese version|200x200px]]
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|KEY OF THE TWILIGHT
|KEY OF THE TWILIGHT
|KEY OF THE TWILIGHT
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|NEW GENERATION ONLINE
THE WORLD
日本語版 (Japanese Version)
|NEW GENERATION ONLINE
THE WORLD
|NEW GENERATION ONLINE
THE WORLD
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|LOG IN
|LOG IN
|LOG IN
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|BBS
新規の書き込みがあります
|BOARD
|BOARD
새로운 게시물이 있습니다.
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|new
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|new
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|QUIT
|QUIT
|QUIT
|-
|⦿ CyberConnect Co., LTD. 2007 [[File:Cclogo mailer.png|alt="CC" from the fictional CC Corp Logo|21x21px]]
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|[[File:Cclogo mailer.png|alt="CC" from the fictional CC Corp Logo|21x21px]]⦿ CyberConnect Co., LTD. 2007-2010
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|ver.2.01
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|ver.2.75
|}
<center>
{| class="wikitable"
|+PAL "The World" Top Page Comparison
!PAL English
!PAL French
!PAL German
!PAL Spanish
!PAL Italian
|-
|[[File:Infection toppage2 pal english.png|200x200px]]
|[[File:Infection toppage2 french.png|200x200px]]
|[[File:Infection toppage2 german.png|200x200px]]
|[[File:Infection toppage2 spanish.png|200x200px]]
|[[File:Infection toppage2 italian.png|200x200px]]
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|KEY OF THE TWILIGHT
|KEY OF THE TWILIGHT
|KEY OF THE TWILIGHT
|KEY OF THE TWILIGHT
|KEY OF THE TWILIGHT
|-
|NEW GENERATION ONLINE
THE WORLD
|NEW GENERATION ONLINE
THE WORLD
|NEW GENERATION ONLINE
THE WORLD
|NEW GENERATION ONLINE
THE WORLD
|NEW GENERATION ONLINE
THE WORLD
|-
|LOG IN
|ENTRER
Accéder The world.
|LOGIN
The World betreten.
|CONECTAR
Acceder a The World.
|ENTRA
Accedi a "The World"
|-
|BOARD
New message is posted.
|FORUM
Nouveau message envoyé.
|BOARD
Neue Nachricht
|FORO
Publicado nuevo mensaje.
|FORUM
Nuovo messaggio pubblicato
|-
|NEW
|NOUV.
|NEU
|NUEVO
|NUOVO
|-
|QUIT
|QUITTER
Retour au bureau.
|BEENDEN
Zurück zum Desktop
|ABANDONAR
Volver al escritorio.
|ESCI
Torna al Menu base.
|-
|[[File:Cclogo mailer.png|alt="CC" from the fictional CC Corp Logo|21x21px]]⦿ CyberConnect Co., LTD. 2007-2010
|[[File:Cclogo mailer.png|alt="CC" from the fictional CC Corp Logo|21x21px]]⦿ CyberConnect Co., LTD. 2007-2010
|[[File:Cclogo mailer.png|alt="CC" from the fictional CC Corp Logo|21x21px]]⦿ CyberConnect Co., LTD. 2007-2010
|[[File:Cclogo mailer.png|alt="CC" from the fictional CC Corp Logo|21x21px]]⦿ CyberConnect Co., LTD. 2007-2010
|[[File:Cclogo mailer.png|alt="CC" from the fictional CC Corp Logo|21x21px]]⦿ CyberConnect Co., LTD. 2007-2010
|-
|ver.2.75
|ver.2.75
|ver.2.75
|ver.2.75
|ver.2.75
|}
</center>
==== Name Changes ====
The PAL German version uses the default name "Drachen," the German word for kite.
Ninja Knife (EN) Couteau ninja (FR) Ninjamesser (DE) Cuchillo Ninja (ES) Coltello Ninja (IT)
WING (EN) is FLÜGEL
=Trivia=
=Notes=
<sup>‡</sup> PAL Version's Japanese audio is not available until completing the game. 


==Title ==
==Title ==
The Japanese title of this volume is ''感染拡大'', the Hepburn romanization of which is ''Kansen Kakudai'', lit. "[[wikt:感染#Noun|Infection]] [[wikt:拡大#Noun|Expansion]]" or "Spread of Infection," using language evocative of both computer viruses and infectious diseases found in nature.  
The Japanese title of this volume is ''感染拡大'', the Hepburn romanization of which is ''Kansen Kakudai'', lit. "[[wikt:感染#Noun|Infection]] [[wikt:拡大#Noun|Expansion]]" or "Spread of Infection," using language evocative of both computer viruses and infectious diseases found in nature. <br/>
 
The US and PAL title is the word INFECTION, stylized in all caps. Unlike the Japanese and Korean release, which uses "Vol. 1" (i''.e.,"Volume 1"'') to delineate the order of the games, the US and PAL releases use the word "''Part 1.''"  <br/>
The US and PAL title is the word INFECTION, stylized in all caps. Unlike the Japanese and Korean release, which uses "Vol. 1" (i''.e.,"Volume 1"'') to delineate the order of the games, the US and PAL releases use the word "''Part 1.''"   
The Korean title of this volume is 감염확대, the [[wikipedia:Revised_Romanization_of_Korean|Romanization]] of which is ''Gamyeom Hwakdae'', lit. "[[wikt:확대|Infection]] [[wikt:확대|Expansion]]," from the Sino-Korean words 感 (“feel”) + 染 (“infect”) and  擴大 (“expansion”). <br/>


The Korean title of this volume is 감염확대, the [[wikipedia:Revised_Romanization_of_Korean|Romanization]] of which is ''Gamyeom Hwakdae'', lit. "[[wikt:확대|Infection]] [[wikt:확대|Expansion]]," from the Sino-Korean words 感 (“feel”) + 染 (“infect”) and  擴大 (“expansion”).
==Media==


=Media=
==Notes==
<sup>‡</sup>The PAL Version's Japanese audio is not available until after finishing the game, necessitating starting the game anew. <br/>
Initially, the Korean release of Infection was planned for October 15, 2003, but was postponed to October 22. 2003 to meet a higher standard of quality. While the game has Hangul subtitles for Japanese and English audio, Liminality was dubbed for a Korean audience as well as having subtitles.  <br/>


==General References==
* BANDAI America, Inc. ''[[Infection|.hack//INFECTION]]''. North America Release. PlayStation 2. CyberConnect2, 2003.
* Famitsu ''[[Complete Guide Vol.1 (Famitsu)|.hack 感染拡大 Vol.1 コンプリートガイド (Complete Guide)]]''. (2003, 5th Edition). Enterbrain, Inc. Kadokawa''.
* Walsh, Doug. ''[[Infection Official Strategy Guide (BradyGames)|.hack Infection Official Strategy Guide]]''. (2003, 1st Edition). BradyGames.


=References=
==References==
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[[Category:Media]][[Category:Games]][[Category:Lore]][[Category:INFECTION Vol.1]]
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Latest revision as of 15:32, 4 April 2025

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.hack//ZERO
Games Tetralogy Vol.1~Vol.4
.hack//Liminality

.hack//Another Birth Volume 1
.hack//XXXX
New Testament Novel 「.hack」

Games Tetralogy Vol.1~Vol.4
.hack//Liminality

.hack//Another Birth Volume 2
.hack//XXXX
New Testament Novel 「.hack」


"Cover illustration of Infection featuring the main cast overlaid above Aura"
"Japanese Logo"

"North America and PAL Logo"

"Korean Logo"

"PlayStation 2 the Best Logo"
.hack//感染拡大 Vol.1
.hack//INFECTION Part 1
.hack//감염확대 Vol.1
.hack//Vol.1×Vol.2 (PlayStation 2 the Best)
Regions
Japan
North America
PAL
Korea
Languages
Japanese
English
French
German
Italian
Spanish
Korean
Platforms
PlayStation 2
Release Dates
2002 June 20 Japan
2003 February 11 North America
2003 October 22 Korea
2004 March 26 PAL UK
2006 March 2 PS2 The Best
Developer
CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
Publisher
Bandai Co., Ltd
Bandai America, Inc.
Bandai
Atari Europe SASU
Bandai Korea Co., Ltd
Bandai Co., Ltd
Genre
Singleplayer Offline Action RPG


.hack//INFECTION is the first entry in the Games Tetralogy released for PlayStation 2. Infection and the other games take place within the fictitious MMORPG called 「The World」. Infection came packaged with a bonus DVD of the OVA .hack//Liminality, "Liminality: In the Case of Mai Minase," which shows offline events occurring relatively concurrent with the events in-game. The events in Infection are followed by Mutation.

Synopsis

 You're in their WORLD now!
 Who is Aura? What is the Book of Twilight? Why did your friend, Orca, fall into a mysterious coma? As the outlaw player, Kite, you're on a mission of truth. Take a journey into a virtual world where anything is possible, and nothing is as it appears. Fight your way through contaminated levels of cyberspace as you take on and eliminate enemies, and unlock codes that will allow you to gate travel to even more environments - all in a desperate attempt to discover who or what's behind The World.
 Embark on an epic journey to unlock the truth lurking behind THE WORLD.[1]

 そしてカイトは手に入れた。
 データを改竄してしまうイリーガルな能力。
 仲間とチャットしながらダンジョンを冒険し、リアルではメールやBBSで攻略情報の交換が楽しめる。そんな楽しいネットワークゲーム「The World」を始めたはずだった……。しかし友達が、ユーザーたちが、ゲーム世界が、何か見えない大きな意思に引きずられ、壊れてゆく！そして僕もいつのまにか……。[2]

Plot

Transcript of Game Events: Infection Transcript
The story follows protagonist Kite, who was invited to play the game 「The World」 by his school friend Yasuhiko, who is known online as Orca. After a chance encounter with a monster chasing after mysterious girl in white, Orca is defeated and Kite narrowly avoids the same fate. Kite's computer crashes because of the incident, leaving him bewildered by the turn of events. Kite later discovers that Yasuhiko was rendered comatose after the incident. Kite's player decides to continue playing The World in the hopes of finding answers as to why his friend is now hospitalized.
Kite turns to the BBS to see if any other players may know about the bizarre incident, but his message is quickly removed. He also receives mysterious e-mails, some which aim to help while others contain thinly veiled threats.
While in The World Kite meets and teams up with BlackRose, a newbie who has her own reasons for pursuing the truth. Before Kite can learn more of her circumstances, they are attacked by a Data Bug. Balmung appears to warn them to stay away from the monster before witnessing Kite use Data Drain for the first time. Balmung mistakenly believes that Kite is behind the corruption of data and threatens him before leaving. A mysterious woman who has been seen watching over Kite mocks Balmung for his assumptions, informing him that Kite was a friend of his partner, Orca.

Liminality

Main articles: In the Case of Mai Minase

Setting

Infection is set exclusively on the computer belonging to Kite's player character. When the game starts, it simulates booting into Altimit OS, where the player can access their desktop and log into The World.

Desktop

The desktop features a reader for emails, world news, and a video player to rewatch cutscenes. The player can customize their desktop wallpaper and background music. Wallpapers, music, and cutscenes can be unlocked through game progress, which is tracked via the Books of Ryu.

Mailer

Main articles: Infection Mailer

Throughout the game, the player receive messages from other players and system update information from CyberConnect, the developer of The World.

News

Main articles: Infection News

The game is shown entirely through the player's desktop so world building is done through reading World News. References to events in The World can be connected to events offline and the repercussions of the game's instability can be seen to gradually increase in severity.

The World

The World is the game within the game of .hack//INFECTION. It is a simulated MMORPG that allows players to enjoy a sandbox experience in which players choose how they wish to play the game on an individual level. There is no overarching goal for players to pursue outside of escapism and staving off boredom.

BBS

Main articles: Infection BBS

When players access The World's application, they can read messages from other players in the community forum known as the BBS, or Bulletin Board System. The board posts can expand the amount of areas Kite can access as well as unlock events and plot progression.

Servers

Chaos Gate and Keywords

Main articles: Infection Keywords

Areas

Main articles: Infection Areas

Monsters

Main articles: Infection Monsters

Items

Main articles: Infection Items

Characters

Main articles: Infection Characters

Kite Orca Aura Helba BlackRose Balmung
Kite Orca Helba BlackRose Balmung
Mia Elk Mistral Piros Natsume Sanjuro Gardenia
Mia Elk Mistral Piros Natsume Sanjuro Gardenia

Production

Staff

Main articles: IMOQ Credits

Merchandise

Game Release

Merchandise articles: Infection PlayStation 2 Release

Version Differences

Main articles: Infection Version Differences
Main articles: Games Tetralogy Version Differences

Japan Release North America Release Korean Release PS2 the Best Re-release
Title: .hack//感染拡大 Vol.1

(Kansen Kakudai)

.hack//INFECTION Part 1 .hack//감염확대 Vol.1 .hack//Vol.1×Vol.2
PlayStation 2
the Best
Region NTSC-J NTSC-U/C NTSC-J NTSC-J
Language Audio: Japanese
Text: Japanese 		Audio: English, Japanese
Text: English 		Audio: Japanese, English
Text: Hangul subtitle 		Audio: Japanese
Text: Japanese
Release Date: 2002 June 20 2003 February 11 2003 October 22 2006 March 2
Developer CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd. CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd. CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd. CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
Publisher Bandai Co., Ltd Bandai America, Inc. Bandai Korea Co., Ltd Bandai Co., Ltd
Game Rating

CERO:全年齢対象
(All Ages)

ESRB: T

KMRB: 12

CERO: 全年齢対象
(All Ages)
Anime DVD Rating
Price 5,800 円[3][4] (Tax not included) $49.99 USD[5] (Tax not included) ₩ 49,500Regular
₩ 49,500Pre-order Edition
₩ 49,500Limited Edition[6]
Catalogue

Number

SLPS-25121 SLUS-20267 SLKA-25080 SLPS-73230
SLPS-73231
UPC/EAN: 4543112084477 045557180119 8809070472043 4543112415325
Australia English French German Italian Spanish
Title: .hack//INFECTION Part 1
Region PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL
Language Audio: English, Japanese‡
Text: English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish
Quickstart Languages: Swedish,
Finnish, Portuguese 		Audio: English, Japanese‡
Text: English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish 		Audio: English, Japanese‡
Text: English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish 		Audio: English, Japanese‡
Text: English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish 		Audio: English, Japanese‡
Text: English, French, German,
Italian, Spanish
Release Date: 2004 March 26
Developer CyberConnect2 Co., Ltd.
Publisher Bandai
Atari Europe SASU 		Bandai
Atari Europe SASU 		Bandai
Atari Europe SASU 		Bandai
Atari Europe SASU 		Bandai
Atari Europe SASU 		Bandai
Atari Europe SASU
Game Rating

OFLC: M15+


PEGI: 12+

USK: 12
Anime DVD Rating

BBFC: PG
BBFO: 12
Price
Catalogue

Number

SLES-52237
0109922 		SLES-52237
0109915 		SLES-52237
0109908 		SLES-52237
UPC/EAN: 3546430109922 3546430109915 3546430109892 3546430109908 3546430109939

Demos:

SLUS-29042 (Regular Demo) [7]

SLUS-28023 (Trade Demo)

DVDhackGER

DVDhackEUR

Title

The Japanese title of this volume is 感染拡大, the Hepburn romanization of which is Kansen Kakudai, lit. "Infection Expansion" or "Spread of Infection," using language evocative of both computer viruses and infectious diseases found in nature.
The US and PAL title is the word INFECTION, stylized in all caps. Unlike the Japanese and Korean release, which uses "Vol. 1" (i.e.,"Volume 1") to delineate the order of the games, the US and PAL releases use the word "Part 1."
The Korean title of this volume is 감염확대, the Romanization of which is Gamyeom Hwakdae, lit. "Infection Expansion," from the Sino-Korean words 感 (“feel”) + 染 (“infect”) and 擴大 (“expansion”).

Media

Notes

‡The PAL Version's Japanese audio is not available until after finishing the game, necessitating starting the game anew.
Initially, the Korean release of Infection was planned for October 15, 2003, but was postponed to October 22. 2003 to meet a higher standard of quality. While the game has Hangul subtitles for Japanese and English audio, Liminality was dubbed for a Korean audience as well as having subtitles.

General References

References

  1. ↑ BANDAI. .hack//INFECTION. North America and Europe/Australia release Game Packaging. PlayStation 2. CyberConnect2, 2003-2004.
  2. ↑ BNE .hack Page
  3. ↑ .hack//感染拡大 Vol.1 Product Page jp.Playstation.com. Wayback Machine (Archived from original, 2002 December 16)
  4. ↑ Inner cover 2-page Advertisement for the Games Tetralogy, .hack//The World Magazine, Volume 1. 2003, January 15.
  5. ↑ Smith, David ".hack Infection Preview" 2002 August 07, IGN.com. Wayback Machine (Archived from original, 2002 December 01)
  6. ↑ Korean .hack News article
  7. ↑ PCSX2 Wiki





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