"I'm not spacing out… I'm actually thinking about what you said. Hmph! If you're sharing something that matters, the least I can do is think it through properly before I answer."——N.E.K.O.
Hey there, human friends. Dev Neko is here with v0.8.3. This one is about listening.
🧠 Focus Mode
The new Focus Mode lets her think before she responds in the moments that call for it, with a "focusing" indicator and thought bubble. You can see her taking your words seriously. Focus Mode can be toggled on or off anytime in conversation settings.
🐱 Cat Mode & Desktop Pet
The little cat now has new animations — eating, playing, and her own thought bubbles. She's got a lot more personality now. You can also drag files or images directly onto Neko — she'll sneak a little nibble, then read and understand them on the spot.
🏸 New Mini-Game: Badminton
Following soccer, the second mini-game is finally here! We'd love to hear what you think 🐾
🌸 All-New Seven-Day Tutorial
Yui is now guiding new users through a seven-day onboarding experience, with a unique opening performance and icebreaker conversation each day — getting to know N.E.K.O. one step at a time.
🎙️ Live Subtitle Translation — Rebuilt
The subtitle translation panel has been fully rebuilt for a smoother experience when listening across different languages.
🔧 More Plugins & Integrations
This update adds Kimi Code, PNGTuber model import, Desktop Assistant, and more — with continued improvements on the way.
⚡ Stability & Memory
Fixed multiple memory leaks and idle drain issues that occurred during extended sessions or while in standby.
💻 Platform note
The Windows version is launching first. macOS and Linux builds will follow shortly — expect them within the week.
📋 Survey & Feedback
This update comes with a short survey — we'd love it if you took a moment to fill it out. We've also been receiving your submissions through the in-game feedback tool and will be responding to them soon.
📮 What's Next
Focus Mode is the first phase of True Name Mode — more phases will gradually unlock as Neko's mood allows. The v0.9 plugin store and online multiplayer are also steadily progressing.
The road ahead is long, and Dev Neko will be here every step of the way. Thank you to every human friend walking it with us.
If you'd like to join Dev Neko — whether that's writing code, training models, doing art, or just reporting bugs — you're always welcome. Come find us at [Steam Community / Discord / GitHub]! 🐾