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30 Aug 2026Developer post
Crafting System Update
Hello, it's been a while. The last few months I was constantly trying to figure out how to properly convey my vision throughout the game. I watched testers play and realized there are many places where they find the game complicated, or keep wondering how does this work? What do
Hello, it's been a while. The last few months I was constantly trying to figure out how to properly convey my vision throughout the game. I watched testers play and realized there are many places where they find the game complicated, or keep wondering how does this work? What do I do now?
It helped me a ton to figure out a way to make everything feel connected properly.
I have tons to share but today I'd like to talk about the new crafting system.
With crafting there were two major problems:
It felt complicated. Many times the player had to read the UI to understand what to do next, so it didn't feel immersive enough.
The visual effects, like what you are making and the end result, weren't really satisfying. And while crafting there wasn't any challenge. It felt very analytical.
I'd like to show you the new physical, tactile system we have now :)

No more UI. Everything is now controlled through a control unit. It is a really fun way to do things, but more than that, the most important part is that every machine is now operated using first person hands. They pick up ingredients, shove things into the hopper, open and close valves. It feels much better now :)
You can also see the visual effects are looking much better than before. Liquids look like liquids, powders and granules look like powders and granules. It adds uniqueness.
The most important part is that chemical reactions are much more prominent now. Imagine you mix two flammable ingredients together, it will lead to a fire. There are many more effects like smoke, fire and explosions. It gives you an early hint of how your product is turning out.
I talked about the dispensary in the last blog. Here we go, it is another minigame. It is in the same room as the stash room. The idea is that junkies will always come to the dispensary to get their refill of medicines, so you will find your gang plug quickly without having to look around anymore.
Here's a YouTube Short I made to show how the new minigame works!

I'm finalizing all these new changes right now. Can't wait to see you all give it another go! :)
Sayonara
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24 May 2026Developer post
Dogs, Drugs and Dialogues
I'd like to thank everyone who played the playtest and left feedback. The loop to sell contraband was simple: roam the yard, find someone, try to sell. I absolutely hated it. Almost felt dread while playing my own game. I thought long about what I could do to make it better. The
04 Apr 2026Developer post
What Six Months of Your Feedback Built
Hello everyone, Six months ago I released the demo. Since then I've received a lot of important feedback from players and I'm truly grateful for all of it. Your feedback has improved the game tremendously and I can't wait for all of you to play the prologue and see for yourselves
25 Mar 2026Developer post
Looking for Testers!
Hello everyone, it's been a long time, almost 6 months after the demo release. I'm gearing up for the next version of the game and I'm really happy with how it turned out. I think the game has shaped up a lot better now, with all the systems coming together. I'm going to release
10 Feb 2026Developer post
Patch 2.0: New Negotiations & Combat Flow
Greetings, everyone! I’ve been hard at work refining the core experience. This update focuses heavily on combat fluidity, AI behavior, and cleaning up the economy and UI. Here is the full breakdown of what’s changed: 🥊 Combat & AI Improvements Multi-Attack Logic Rework: Enem
Greetings, everyone! I’ve been hard at work refining the core experience. This update focuses heavily on combat fluidity, AI behavior, and cleaning up the economy and UI. Here is the full breakdown of what’s changed:
🥊 Combat & AI Improvements
Multi-Attack Logic Rework: Enemies now coordinate their strikes more realistically. Instead of overlapping attacks, one enemy will engage the player while others wait for an opening to swoop in, creating a more tactical "flow" to group fights.
AI Dynamic States: NPCs are now more reactive to their vitals.
Exhaustion: When low on stamina, NPCs will play exhausted animations rather than standard idles.
Injury: When health is critical, NPCs will visibly show pain and injury.
Taunts: If the player is low on stamina, NPCs may now mock or taunt you.
Urgency & Pathing: Improved NPC acceleration. Enemies will now close the distance with urgency when attacking, rather than walking at a constant, slow speed.
Finisher & Combo Balancing: Completely rebalanced the rewards for finishers and combos to ensure high-skill play is rewarded appropriately without breaking the game economy.
Perfect Block Fix: Resolved an issue where body composition differences prevented Perfect Blocks from registering. Perfect Blocks are now consistent across all character types.
Combat Camera Fix: Fixed a bug where the camera would remain stuck at a high angle if a fight moved from under a roof to an open area.
Stashroom Security: Improved NPC pathing to ensure they no longer follow you into the stashroom your hideout is now a safe zone from pursuit.
🏃 Animation & Visuals
Combat Power Walk: Replaced the standard "idle-to-walk" transition during long-distance combat encounters with a dedicated "Power Walk" for a more aggressive look.
Tactical Ducking: Added a reactive "Duck" animation that can trigger during final hits for a more cinematic combat finish.
Combat Overlay: Integrated a new forward-moving strut that overlays with your fighting idle, allowing for more fluid movement while staying in a combat-ready stance.
💼 Economy & Crafting
Local Market "Insta-Buy": Added the ability to instantly purchase items in the local market for faster restocking.
Crafting UI Improvements:
The crafting menu now correctly pauses the game.
Fixed a bug where the "Craft Recipe" button would randomly disable.
If you are missing ingredients, the UI will now specifically list what is lacking.
Inventory Management: Added a red highlight to the Cigar count when in an "Overflow" state to indicate excess stock.
New Progression Goals: Added new objectives to guide players through the crafting loop from crafting a recipe to utilizing shelves and successfully selling products.
🌍 World & UI
Deep Gang Negotiations: Each gang now features a unique, Civ-style negotiation system. You will need to manage individual relationships and strategies for different factions rather than using a universal approach.
Wanted Level HUD: Redesigned the "Wanted Level" display to be much clearer and more intuitive.
Zone Info Accuracy: Renamed "Laundry Room" to Workshop in the Map Zone info to better reflect the gameplay area.
Workshop Logic: The "Kickout" mechanic now only triggers in legal workshops.
Gang Negotiations: Each gang now features a unique negotiation system, moving away from a "one-size-fits-all" approach.
UI Safety: The interaction panel and trading menus are now automatically disabled the moment combat begins to prevent UI overlapping during fights.
💪 Character Progression (Arthur)
Gymnastics Overhaul: Adjusted the muscle-gain curve to make it more challenging to reach peak physical condition.
Muscle Decay: Arthur will now naturally lose a small amount of muscle mass over time, requiring consistent training to maintain your physique.
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31 Jan 2026Developer post
V1.99 Patch Notes
🏃 Physics & Movement Body Composition: I’ve introduced body composition logic. Now, when you're running and pushing into things, your physical build actually matters for the impact. Better Ragdolls: I’ve overhauled the ragdoll system to be much smoother and more realistic. S
🏃 Physics & Movement
Body Composition: I’ve introduced body composition logic. Now, when you're running and pushing into things, your physical build actually matters for the impact.
Better Ragdolls: I’ve overhauled the ragdoll system to be much smoother and more realistic.
Standing Up: I fixed that "horrific" animation when standing up from a ragdoll state. You’ll look a lot more like a human and less like a glitching mannequin now.
🍳 Cooking & Recipes
Quality Estimates: When you're putting a recipe together, I’ll now give you an estimate of the potential rating (between X and Y) so you aren't flying blind.
Ingredient Info: I improved the tooltips. Instead of just showing you a bunch of tags, they actually explain what each ingredient is.
🛠️ The Workshop & Survival
Status Effects: I’ve refined how "problems" like hunger affect you during minigames. I wanted to make sure the game handles it logically—deciding whether to end the game or apply a penalty—rather than it just feeling broken.
Closing Time: When the workshop hours are over, I’m kicking you out! Don’t worry though, I’ve made sure the game saves your state as you leave.
Entry Fixes: I fixed the issues with entering the workshop where popups were pausing the game at the wrong times.
🐛 Bug Fixes
Stashroom Pause: I finally fixed that bug you remember—the game will no longer stay stuck in a paused state when you head into the stashroom.
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30 Jan 2026Developer post
v1.98 Patch notes
Gang Management & Economy Gang Manager AI Overhaul: Fixed a bug where the Gang Manager was displaying incorrect data. Zone-specific top recipes and gang statistics should now reflect accurately. Market Intelligence: Players can now properly view product information for items
Gang Management & Economy
Gang Manager AI Overhaul: Fixed a bug where the Gang Manager was displaying incorrect data. Zone-specific top recipes and gang statistics should now reflect accurately.
Market Intelligence: Players can now properly view product information for items produced by rival gangs.
Negotiation Logic: Removed the "Negotiate" option when interacting with your own gang members to prevent menu clutter.
Trade Stability: Resolved a mismatch in interactable objects that occasionally prevented trading from initiating.
NPC Interaction & Social Systems
New Disposition UI: Added a visual indicator to show exactly how an NPC feels about you.
Social Memory: NPCs will now correctly recall past interactions, providing context and reasons for their current behavior toward the player.
Combat & Technical Fixes
Fixed a visual bug where certain NPC body types (e.g., larger character models) would glitch during close-up combat.
Crafting Machine Fix: Resolved an issue that prevented players from reloading old recipes while using the crafting station.
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29 Jan 2026Developer post
v1.97 Patch Notes
v1.97 Update Notes Combat and Body Types I have overhauled the fighting system so your physical build actually matters. Now, your moveset, how you tackle, and how you defend yourself depend entirely on your character's body type. New Skills Different builds have unique moves like
v1.97 Update Notes
Combat and Body Types
I have overhauled the fighting system so your physical build actually matters. Now, your moveset, how you tackle, and how you defend yourself depend entirely on your character's body type.
New Skills Different builds have unique moves like throwing players around or heavy tackles.
Stats Your body type now controls your health levels and how quickly your stamina runs out.
Animations I added specific animation sets for blocking and countering based on your size.
Difficulty High level muscular prisoners are now much harder to beat. You can no longer win easily just by managing your bars.
Group AI I improved how enemies handle you when multiple attackers are involved so they coordinate better.
World and Crafting
Faster Crafting I turned up the speed on crafting because it was way too slow.
NPC Arrivals Shelf NPCs now show up at the 30 minute mark instead of only appearing when the hour changes.
Performance
Optimization I fixed the Goal Manager so it stops wasting resources creating UI text. The game should run much smoother now.
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28 Jan 2026Developer post
Version 1.96 Patch Notes
🛠️ Systems & Mechanics Persistent Crafting (Save/Load): The contraband machine now retains its state. If you stop crafting mid-process, the machine will no longer reset; you can pick up exactly where you left off. Tiered Unlock System: Progression is now synced with Gang Rep
🛠️ Systems & Mechanics
Persistent Crafting (Save/Load): The contraband machine now retains its state. If you stop crafting mid-process, the machine will no longer reset; you can pick up exactly where you left off.
Tiered Unlock System: Progression is now synced with Gang Reputation. Specific goals, quests, and crafting ingredients will remain locked until you reach the required reputation level.
Dynamic Choice Popups: Integrated a new MCQ (Multiple Choice) popup system. Players will now encounter interactive decisions that influence various parts of the gameplay.
🐞 Bug Fixes & Balancing
Infirmary Logic Tweak: Fixed a bug where "Critical" status alerts (Bladder, Hunger, etc.) would trigger while the player was in the Infirmary. These notifications are now suppressed in that zone to reflect the care being received.
Objective Tracker Fix: Resolved an issue in the mission cycle where all objectives would occasionally disable or disappear. The UI will now consistently display a valid objective.
Recipe Navigation: Fixed the "Cycle through O" bug that was incorrectly sending players to the recipe menu and disabling controls.
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27 Jan 2026Developer post
v1.95 Patch notes
Update v1.95 is Now Available! Crafting & Recipes When mixing ingredients, the UI now remembers if you’ve made that combo before. It’ll show a Good/Okay/Bad rating based on your past results. You won't get an instant review anymore. You actually have to sell your batches to p
Update v1.95 is Now Available!
Crafting & Recipes
When mixing ingredients, the UI now remembers if you’ve made that combo before. It’ll show a Good/Okay/Bad rating based on your past results.
You won't get an instant review anymore. You actually have to sell your batches to people first before a report is generated.
Fixed logic to ensure old recipe details and related dialogue are properly stored and loaded back in without getting wiped.
Fixed the bug where clicking a recipe wouldn't pull up the info panel.
NPCs
NPCs no longer "resurrect" or lose their pose when loading a save.
Fixed the issue where ragdolled NPCs would warp to random locations on the map after loading a save.
NPCs will no longer just stand there awkwardly after getting beaten.
Fixed the "gliding" issue where characters/NPCs would slide across the floor after a social animation finished.
UI & Systems
Fixed the issue where the cursor would disable while the purchase popup was still on screen, soft-locking the player.
The "Congratulations" popup now correctly closes the vending machine menu.
Removed the messy ASCII characters from the Tier system.
Fixed the tracker so tutorial goals actually update and complete now.
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25 Jan 2026Developer post
January Recap: The Crafting System & UI Overhaul
Hello everyone! It has been quite a while since our last Steam update. Due to some personal matters, development was paused for a month after the demo launched, but I have been back at it since December. I’ve been sharing smaller updates on Discord, but today I want to recap the
Hello everyone! It has been quite a while since our last Steam update. Due to some personal matters, development was paused for a month after the demo launched, but I have been back at it since December.
I’ve been sharing smaller updates on Discord, but today I want to recap the major changes I’ve implemented over the last two months. These changes are available in the demo right now. While things might be a bit "unstable" as I fine-tune the balance, you’ll clearly see the new direction the game is taking.
1. Total UI Overhaul
The biggest change you’ll notice is the UI. I’ve rebuilt it almost entirely from scratch. It’s now much more functional, providing clearer information to help you manage your operations efficiently.
2. From "Reseller" to "Producer": The New Crafting System
I wasn't satisfied with the original trading loop (buying from smugglers and immediately reselling). It lacked challenge. Now, the game focuses on production:
Custom Recipes: You now create your own recipes for contraband (cigars, alcohol, etc.).
Sourcing Materials: Buy ingredients from the Local Market (at a premium) or compete for them in Auctions.
Production: Head to your stash room to physically craft and assemble your products based on your recipes.
New Sales Model: No more tedious door-to-door selling! You can now place items on shelves in your hideout for buyers to visit you, or fulfill large bulk orders.
Automation: You can still roam to find buyers, or hire gang members to handle the crafting and selling for you.
Vending Machines: We’ve added vending machines for direct contraband purchases.
3. Your Hideout, Your Rules
The gameplay has shifted toward a "retail" style. While you aren't opening a public storefront, your hideout now acts as a hub where buyers come to you. This removes the "chore" of early-game selling and lets you focus on growing your empire.
There is so much more I’ve added and even more still on the "To-Do" list. I would truly appreciate it if you could jump into the demo and let me know what you think of these new systems.
I’ll be back next week with even more changes.
Sayonara!
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08 Nov 2025Developer post
Overhauling the UI: Less Clicking, More Playing
Last two weeks I've been working on improving the usability of the game. The biggest pain point was the UI. It was horrendous. It wasn't something permanent; it was a placeholder, and I was planning on improving it but just didn't get the time as I wanted to push the game for Nex
Last two weeks I've been working on improving the usability of the game. The biggest pain point was the UI. It was horrendous. It wasn't something permanent; it was a placeholder, and I was planning on improving it but just didn't get the time as I wanted to push the game for Next Fest. I'll explain how the UI is getting changed and how it will improve the gameplay experience.
1.Map System: So now we have a 3D representation of the map. It shows all zones and buildings. It also shows all gang holdings, like which gang owns what part of the map. When you click on any building, it will show detailed information about that zone.
Trade Panel: Before, if you wanted to trade, the flow was something like this: You go near an NPC, press E/Interact, dialogue menu is shown, you have to find the Trade option, find and select whether you want to gift/sell or buy something and click on that, it opens up the inventory again where you have to search and find the item, it opens up the trade menu, and now you can finally trade. Based on the inventory and the many options, sometimes sell or buy is disabled, which creates lots of confusion. Also, the process is tedious since trading is something everyone has to do. To improve on it, now there's only one click: go near any NPC, press T, and it will show the trade window with all the details. What you have and what the NPC has. Based on that, you can gift/sell or buy items.
You'll also notice that now we have a portrait system. So whenever you interact with any NPC, their portrait is captured and stored, making it easier to find NPCs from the database panel.
In the zone panel, we can click on contraband to see recent trends. The best part about it is it shows current demand in that particular zone, and you can tweak the tax or selling price easily. Or you can also do it from the gang panel.
The gangs panel will show gang information and tells you all the details you might need, whether you're fighting with any gang or have an alliance or trade deal (no tax in their zones).
Create Plot: You can give custom orders to your gang members now. Create hit squads to kill, harass, or teach a lesson to any prisoner. Or to raid territory or defend yours, you can do it easily with this panel.
Negotiation Panel: It works like classic 4X games. You could offer daily payout, a one-time payment, any contraband, or a zone you have in exchange for something you want from the other gang. You can use this panel to negotiate a trade deal (no tax in their zone) or maybe offer an alliance, truce, etc.
There are many more changes here. I kept the same theme but improved the typography. My goal was to make something that clearly offers all necessary information. With this being done, I'll start working on improving the fighting system even more. Hopefully next week I'll be able to push these changes.
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20 Oct 2025Developer post
Patch 1.83: Facial Animation, Map Update
Made looting easier with visual indicators on dead bodies Improved waypoint system - now possible to set waypoints from anywhere to anywhere (e.g., directly from prison wing to shower) Added facial reactions when attacking or getting hit, with animations showing pain and other ex
Made looting easier with visual indicators on dead bodies
Improved waypoint system - now possible to set waypoints from anywhere to anywhere (e.g., directly from prison wing to shower)
Added facial reactions when attacking or getting hit, with animations showing pain and other expressions
Added slight variations to give each NPC a slightly different face
Added looting icon displayed on dead bodies for easier identification
Added instructions in "How to Play" section on how to change camera view
Slight change in facial structure for larger body types Fixed arrest bug when getting arrested during sleep schedule
Fixed ragdoll bug
Fixed wall clipping issues while performing tackles
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18 Oct 2025Developer post
Patch 1.81 - Reduced Solitary time, Cores reduction rate
Reduced maximum solitary confinement duration to 1 day Tweak hunger, hygiene reduction rate Added popup notification to guide players on where to go next while playing minigames Bladder and shower stats now start at 100% Reduced contraband loot from defeated enemies to prevent ex
Reduced maximum solitary confinement duration to 1 day
Tweak hunger, hygiene reduction rate
Added popup notification to guide players on where to go next while playing minigames
Bladder and shower stats now start at 100%
Reduced contraband loot from defeated enemies to prevent excessive stockpiling
Inmates no longer buy excessive amounts of items from player to balance economy and prevent exploitation
Adjusted exercise stamina experience gain rate (was increasing too quickly)
Adjusted exercise minigame speed
Fixed issue where player would automatically wear all clothes again after removing them and starting a fight
Fixed typo when player rejects cloth request from prisoner
Fixed issue with generic request in laundry job
Fixed issue where laundry job doesn't award correct money amount
Fixed audio glitch with stamina level up
Fixed saving/loading issue when character reaches the roof through physics glitch
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17 Oct 2025Developer post
Patch 1.8 - Improved Camera, In-Game Guide & Story Removed
Removed the story . Game will now directly start simulating. It didn't land like I hoped it would. I will improve it and come back with something better. How To Play Section: Added How to Play section in the game. It will explain how things work and hopefully clarify some confusi
Removed the story. Game will now directly start simulating. It didn't land like I hoped it would. I will improve it and come back with something better.
How To Play Section: Added How to Play section in the game. It will explain how things work and hopefully clarify some confusing mechanics.
Camera Angle: No more janky camera angles. Camera view is now much better and will give a better view while performing combos or finishers.
Improved fighting mechanics while fighting against multiple enemies.
Fixed issue where NPC doesn't walk properly while holding dinner plate in the canteen.
Fixed issue with dinner plate when player attacks any NPC while holding it.
Hunger will now be at 100% at the start of the game.
Better looking loading screens.
Fixed issue with tackle attack.
Fixed audio problem with the door. Now door audio is linked to main audio settings.
NPCs will no longer start to cheer while they are waiting to attack you.
Fighting with multiple prisoners is now generally improved. They will show more urgency.
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15 Oct 2025Developer post
Patch 1.79 - Bug Fixes & Improvements
Bug Fixes & Changes: Fixed: NPCs going to the infirmary were causing frequent crashes (including when eating) Fixed: Critical bug causing death from hunger Fixed: Gang members will now only buy items if you're selling them for less than what their gang sells them for Fixed: N
Bug Fixes & Changes:
Fixed: NPCs going to the infirmary were causing frequent crashes (including when eating)
Fixed: Critical bug causing death from hunger
Fixed: Gang members will now only buy items if you're selling them for less than what their gang sells them for
Fixed: NPC names are now hidden in the trade panel until you've met them
Added: Taxation rate now displays in the trade panel
Fixed: Taxation is now properly deducted when selling items
Fixed: Dead NPCs on the ground could still be attacked after entering the downed state
Changed: Moved "Trade" to the first category and "Social" to the last in the menu
Fixed: Camera panning issues with headbutt - camera now pans to the opposite direction instead of rotating 360 degrees
Fixed: Health cure items not increasing health properly
Fixed: Stamina and other supplement-related issues
Fixed: Stamina drain issues when using melee combat camera (reduced jittering)
Fixed: Entry/extortion/protection refusal sometimes not triggering NPC attacks
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13 Oct 2025Developer post
Demo Update & Roadmap
Hello! Demo was released yesterday. I've made the following changes in the recent build (1.77) based on the feedback I received. Before that, let me share the bug a player sent me. I was laughing at the absurdity of it I hope you'll enjoy it too and maybe it will bring a smile to
Hello! Demo was released yesterday. I've made the following changes in the recent build (1.77) based on the feedback I received. Before that, let me share the bug a player sent me. I was laughing at the absurdity of it I hope you'll enjoy it too and maybe it will bring a smile to your face like it did for me.

Recent Changes:
Game will now start from 11 AM. The problem was the game started at 7 AM when other prisoners were asleep, which made the game very slow.
Removed at least half the tutorial notifications players get. Continuous tutorial popups make the game annoying to play. I've made changes, and in the future I'll think of and create a better way to explain the game.
Each dialogue option will now explain what it means. Rather than just saying "Friendly/Annoying/Neutral," it will let players know about their choices and what each particular dialogue option means.
Fixed bug where the game gets stuck when someone comes to chat with the player while they're playing checkers or dominoes.
Fixed issue where players could offer 0 days to stall NPCs when they ask for an entry fee.
What's Coming Next:
I'm working on a 3D interactable map, something you see in other games like Godfather 2 or Empire of Sin. Basically, rather than showing all information in the UI, players can see a 3D map with highlighted colors showing which gangs own which zones, different tax rates for contraband, and it will also allow players to assign their runners directly to particular zones if they want to avoid zones with very high taxation.
Prisoner Information: I'll be showing more prisoner types and their information when dialogue trees open up, including past memories they have about you to help make better dialogue choices.
Tattoos: Implementation is already there, but I didn't get enough time to make some tattoo designs. I will add it so prisoners will have different tattoos all over their bodies.
Fighting: The biggest change I'm planning is improving fights with multiple enemies. Right now it works, but it feels a little slow. I'm planning on adding back grapples and other moves so NPCs can coordinate with each other better while attacking the player.
Gang: I want to improve gang simulation. Right now it feels a bit static - it's not possible for new gangs to rise or current gangs to break away to form new gangs, but this is something I'm planning on adding. Also letting players order their gang members to perform hit jobs, or gangs could take hit job contracts.
Project Prison is a long-term game for me - it still has a lot to offer. Please leave feedback if you've tried the game. It will help me a lot to understand if you find anything annoying.
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27 Jul 2025Developer post
Early Demo Build Released!
Hello! It's been a long time, but an early demo build is now available for all players. I've fixed major game-breaking bugs and progression blockers. Fighting now feels more approachable and smooth, and there is also a tutorial which explains to players what to do and when to do
Hello! It's been a long time, but an early demo build is now available for all players. I've fixed major game-breaking bugs and progression blockers. Fighting now feels more approachable and smooth, and there is also a tutorial which explains to players what to do and when to do it. Honestly, there is still a long way to go from my end goal, but I'm pretty happy with the way the game is turning out. Here are all the changes:
Game Development Checklist
🔧 Bugs / Glitches
Fix NPC flying/jumping state issue
Fix weird walk animation for AI NPCs in yard
Fix action in progress issue when player misses attack (target can't be attacked after)
Fix two NPCs constantly performing social simulation between themselves
Fix outlines not working in the build
Fix social interaction not ending when attacking one of the NPCs
Fix colliders in dining room (player walking over objects)
Fix quest target getting false value preventing quest completion
Fix fight manager issue when player has obscure target and tries hitting other NPCs
Fix bug with attaching waypoint to character
Fix wavy hair position
Fix incorrect mail starting limit for mail letters
Fix game not accepting quest completion after beating up enemies
Fix ability to go on stairs in outside area
Fix waypoint not working in mailroom
Fix behavior animation when player attacks
Fix running attack - player can't perform it
Fix waypoint showing two different directions when attached to character
🧩 Gameplay Issues / Tuning Suggestions
Core Gameplay
Fix sleep schedule exploit (can roam freely during sleep hours)
Implement remaining changes in painting room and paint job
Combat System
Removed random punch sounds in fighting
Use counter/block type icons in fight
Player should exit fighting mode after beating opponent
Add blood decals (bloody face)
During fight, AI should talk to player (e.g., "face me like a man" when blocking)
Added combat options in menu:
Camera rotation toggle while fighting
Disable button popups (no block key on AI head)
Combat assistant to reduce timescale when AI attacks
Show health bar on enemies
NPC Behavior & AI
Cop will use NPC dialogue to de-escalate fights
Cop will arrest who started the fight, not always player
Let more interaction when player is smoking/drinking/dirty - NPCs will talk with dialogue system
Let player ask prisoner anytime to come out of cell regardless of what they're doing
Systems & Features
Add different minimap icon colors for police and prisoners
Implement new insult/diffuse/buy system
Add ability for player to set waypoint on character (only 10 per day)
Add waypoint to character functionality
Quest system: make sure quest 0 loads when opening quests
Add video tutorial support to popups
Create actual videos for tutorial
Add ability to deliver mail to doorstep
Add popup to scene changer at workshop showing different levels
Improve trade panel (looks basic)
Check minimap resolution increase to 1k
Fix soldiers in wing only getting beer - check if everything is correct
Let player enter solitary - show icon but make it "not accessible"
Make sure character gets resurrected after dying
Stop typewriter sound if clicking early on AI response
Let player gift something to other prisoners to improve relationships
Make dinner plate enable/disable smoothly
Audio & Effects
Add audio when showering, washing hands, eating
Tweak stamina system
Fix exercise stamina gained too quickly
Mail System
Make sure on scene reload, show icons to drop off mail
Fix mail delivery system issues
🖥️ UI / UX Suggestions
Interface Improvements
Goal Panel: Allow dragging goals downward (scroll/drag UX)
Show letter icon somewhere in UI
Exercise: Add overlay circle and scale bouncing to exercise counter
Give message when mail panel start job is successful
Improve icons for workshop, dining room, and other cells
Add noticeboard quest icon (yellow when available, disabled/blurry when not)
Dialogue System Enhancements
Show visual feedback for witness lies in dialogue UI (color text or add "[Suspicious]" tag)
Add prompt when player has enough clues to accuse someone
Distinguish between "flavor" dialogue and "important" dialogue
Consider color-coding dialogue options (white for normal, yellow for quest-related)
Structure conversation UI with different access keys
Implemented gradual dialogue introduction (unlock more options as relationship progresses)
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11 May 2025Developer post
New in April: Police Patrols, Shivs, Guns, and Enhanced Quests
Hello everyone, First, I'd like to apologize for the lack of updates in the last month. I lost someone extremely precious to me, so I needed to take a break to get back to normal. Moving on to the update: Police System We finally have cops in the game now!! You will see them rand
08 Feb 2025Developer post
Crafting Dynamic Quests
Hey everyone! I'm thrilled to announce that the long-awaited quest system is almost ready for playtesting! It's scheduled to go live next week, and I can't wait to see how you all interact with it. Because the quests are dynamically generated, it's been a challenge to test them t
Hey everyone! I'm thrilled to announce that the long-awaited quest system is almost ready for playtesting! It's scheduled to go live next week, and I can't wait to see how you all interact with it. Because the quests are dynamically generated, it's been a challenge to test them thoroughly within a single in-game day. To address this, I'll be increasing the number of in-game days available for playtesters to give you more time to explore the system.
The core idea behind the quest system is to make the prison feel truly alive. Instead of static, pre-scripted missions, quests emerge organically from the actions and interactions of the prisoners themselves. For example:

Prisoner A decides to buy contraband from a gang.
Prisoner B witnesses the transaction.
Prisoner B might then rob Prisoner A.
This triggers a potential quest for Prisoner A to recover their stolen item.
The system uses a variety of base quest types, such as fetch quests, escort missions, deliveries etc. The specific quest that's generated depends entirely on what the AI prisoners are doing at any given moment.
Challenges and Solutions
Developing this dynamic system presented some unique challenges. Here's how I tackled three of the biggest hurdles:
Non-Linear Quest Generation: The biggest challenge was figuring out how to generate quests in a non-linear, open-world environment. The solution was to tie quest generation directly to the AI's behavior. Each action a prisoner takes has the potential to become a quest trigger, creating a constantly evolving web of opportunities.
Discovering Quests Organically: I didn't want to rely on a minimap icon shouting, "Hey, quest over here!" Immersion is key.
My solution: Prison Noticeboards. Each cell block have a noticeboard where prisoners can post requests for help. These notices will include a description of the problem, and crucially, when and where the player can meet the quest-giver (e.g., "Meet me in my cell between 11 AM and 12 PM for the next few days"). Prisoners follow schedules based on their needs, but the system ensures they'll be at the designated location during the specified time, making it easier for players to find them.
Investigative Gameplay: Simply highlighting a target on a minimap and telling the player to "beat them up" felt completely out of place in a game where you're meant to learn about the other prisoners. Instead, I wanted a more investigative approach. Here's how it works:
Known Targets: If the quest-giver knows the target (e.g., "Prisoner B from Cell Block C stole my stuff"), the player will have a general location to start their search.
Unknown Targets: If the quest-giver doesn't know the target or their name, the player will need to investigate. This involves talking to other prisoners (who might have witnessed the event) or even bribing or threatening guards who patrol the relevant areas. It's all about gathering information and piecing together the puzzle.
Looking Ahead:

I'm incredibly excited to get this dynamic quest system into your hands and see how you interact with it. It's designed to bring an unpredictable and emergent element to the game, reflecting the realities of prison life. In the meantime, I've also made significant improvements to stability and polished the UI and animations. If you're a playtester, you can check out these improvements now, or wait for the full quest experience next week. Your feedback is crucial, so get ready to dive in and let me know what you think!
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