Weekly Development Log – 9.26.2025

Hey everyone,

Here’s what I’ve been working on this past week for NeonStrip:

🔹 New Features & Systems

• Adult Skill Tree – a new progression system is being developed where adult skills unlock as you play, adding more depth to gameplay.

• Proximity Shout System – NPCs now have ambient voice lines when you walk close by, adding life and immersion to the world.

• Moods & Facial Expressions – reimplemented so NPCs react with expressions that match their mood, making interactions feel more alive.

🔹 Character & NPC Updates

• Fitness Girl Outfit – redesigned and updated for a better look that matches her style.

• Beach NPCs – characters now roam the beach in appropriate attire for the setting, bringing more realism and variety to the environment.

🔹 Reminder – Recent Test Build (0.23.21a)

Earlier this week, I released Test Build 0.23.21a (Tier 3+). That build included some big updates, such as:

• A fully working Save System

• UI redesign and new options, including a keybinds menu

• Character Customization reimplemented

• Residential area improvements and new map updates

• Interactive doors & garage doors at the starting house

• Lots of fixes and polish for smoother gameplay

Coming Soon

• Another Test Build will be dropping very soon for Tier 3+ with the newest features I’ve been working on.

• More focus on the adult side of the game as systems continue to expand.

Thank you all for the continued support — it means the world and keeps me motivated to keep pushing forward every week!

— Blast