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Updates and version history — follow the development of Nuclearphobia.

Build: b2026.02.07.0006 (Demo Alpha)

Released: 2026/08/09

In short:

  • Expanded the first level into a living city scene with a street, sidewalks, multi-plane buildings, trees, pedestrians and new environmental elements.
  • Added a complete traffic system with smooth braking, safe following distances, safe vehicle respawning and saved traffic state.
  • Implemented fuller 2.5D perspective: characters, vehicles, weapons and items can naturally move and appear in front of or behind one another.
  • Significantly improved lighting and dynamic shadows, including their integration with the post-disaster street and permanent thermal shadows.
  • Refined pigeons: flight, landing approaches, perch selection and reservation, post-landing activity, and save/load.
  • Added the complete rocket sequence: eight launches, trail dissipation, a 10-second delay, eight incoming rockets and their impacts.
  • Implemented a procedural nuclear explosion with a flash, pressure waves, a mushroom cloud, fallout, radiation, vaporization and permanent thermal imprints.
  • Added the first batch of post-disaster Level One graphics; the resources and hidden layers are prepared but not yet enabled in gameplay.
  • Added an on-screen radiation effect, a new death presentation, and expanded robot HUD and presentations.
  • Rebuilt physics, elevators, ladders, slopes, movable objects, weapon behavior and vehicle collisions.
  • Extended save/load and stabilized rendering, high refresh rates and GPU resource management.

Status: Demo Alpha — the largest expansion of the city layer so far, now including a complete rocket sequence, a nuclear catastrophe and persistent aftermath.

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Build: b2026.02.07.0005 (Demo Alpha)

Released: 2026/06/07

In short:

  • Added a new save/load system for Story Mode and separate save slots for Training Mode.
  • Introduced player and robot progression foundations: EXP, stats, skills, skill placeholders and early skill-map work.
  • Expanded robot gameplay with energy limits, HUD bars, hit states, regeneration, smoother control, improved magnetic interactions and faster switching.
  • Added main and side quests, notifications, completion feedback, XP rewards and a dedicated quest tab.
  • Added Story Mode onboarding: intro sequences, the player apartment, Sally, cat introduction, robot presentation and first guided tasks.
  • Improved HUD, stamina, movement, sensors, platforms, boxes, laser/plasma feedback, cat intelligence, pigeon behavior, menus, audio and language support.

Status: Demo Alpha — milestone build closing much of the technical foundation and opening the path toward stronger visual/audio polish.

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Build: b2026.02.07.0004 (Demo Alpha)

Released: 2026/05/03

In short:

  • Added a test version of a new enemy — the Alien, patrolling the city background. Its dedicated map remains in preparation.
  • Created a new light-based puzzle built around hidden writings visible under the correct robot light, with new artwork for the sequence.
  • Expanded environmental interactions: Action Boxes can disable lasers, action buttons glow in darkness, and a portal transition was added.
  • Refined the Electric Robot: audio, discharge effects, beam visibility, wall collision and hit reactions.
  • Improved city performance, underground lighting setup and overall game stability.
  • Improved cat behavior, robots, elevators, moving platforms, teleports, save/load handling and level loading.

Status: Demo Alpha — this build expands test content and stabilizes key gameplay systems.

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Build: b2026.02.07.0003 (Pre-Alpha)

Released: 2026/03/07

In short:

  • Expanded the Training Zone with animated background fans, blurred background layers and new light-control triggers.
  • Added new traversal and progression features, including a sub-level transition system, a new passage to Level -67 and a swinging cable lamp that can be grabbed and used like a vine.
  • Improved visibility and lighting across dark rooms and night scenes, including weapons, lasers, lamps, sensors and combat effects.
  • Expanded player interaction with flashlight controls, cat hiding, anti-gravity buttons and environmental shooting interactions.
  • Improved ladders, mirrors, button visuals and metal box placement controls.
  • Major performance upgrade: most heavy calculations and rendering work were moved from CPU to GPU, resulting in much better smoothness, stability and overall performance.

Status: Pre-Alpha — core systems, lighting and traversal are being actively expanded and refined.

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Build: b2026.02.07.0002 (Pre-Alpha)

Released: 2026/02/07

In short:

  • Added the Anti-Gravity Tunnel — a traversal element that opens new routes and puzzle setups.
  • Added the Disintegrator — a new tool/weapon designed for “break-through” moments and alternative solutions.
  • Added a crate / item chute for controlled drops of objects into the level.
  • Improved robot behavior and refined the cat companion logic.
  • General bug fixes and stability tweaks.

Status: Pre-Alpha — systems are expanding and being tuned build to build.

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Build: b2026.01.11.0001 (Pre-Alpha)

Released: 2026/01/10

In short:

  • Added the Training Zone: a fast intro to core mechanics and world hazards.
  • Opened the First Stage: exploration, platforming, combat and progression.
  • Introduced a prototype arsenal (several weapon variants) to test pacing and shot “feel”.
  • Added an inventory/backpack and item pickups that support progression.
  • Added coins as a resource and healing for currency (spend now or save for later).
  • The environment fights back: lasers, security systems, puzzles, radiation and other threats.
  • Atmosphere upgrade: layered backgrounds / parallax to sell the scale of the location.

Status: Pre-Alpha — balance and pacing are still being tuned.

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