Release notes

Build: b2026.02.07.0004 (Demo Alpha)

Released: 2026/05/03

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.

Released: 2026/03/07

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.

Released: 2026/02/07

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.

Released: 2026/01/10

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.