File Types in AVS03 — All 33, Verified Progressively

What file types are

File types are the in-run pickup economy. 33 of them ship at launch, per the official Steam page — a collectible layer dressed perfectly for the theme: in a game about a malware outbreak on a 2003 machine, the things you grab mid-run are files.

Files feed your run’s economy alongside plugins and drivers, and connect to the between-run layer via BeanZ and meta upgrades. The officially named Safe Folder mechanic is the likely guardian of that haul — details pending.

The confirmed files

Only three file names are public so far, each with its own page:

• LemWire — a nod to the classic wire-sharing era.
• BigWave — the download that eats your whole connection.
• Defrag — the maintenance ritual of every 2003 hard drive.

What each file does — pickup effect, reward, interaction — is pending verification. The pages above track exactly what’s confirmed and what isn’t.

The file database — status

33 is the confirmed count; the other 30 names are not public. This database fills from direct play at launch, each entry carrying its effect, interaction notes and the game version it was verified in. No invented entries — see the builds hub for how the same policy governs builds.

FAQ

Do files carry between runs? Unknown. The Safe Folder mechanic implies some persistence, but no official source details it. Verified at launch.

Are files required to clear a run? Pending verification — the beginner guide stays updated as the run structure becomes clear.