Weekly Development Update 8.1.2025 (Patreon)

Hey everyone,

Time for your weekly peek behind the scenes of Neon Strip!

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

Combat System AddedYou can now draw your weapon and take action! This new system opens the door for future encounters, missions, and a deeper layer of gameplay.

Pickups & CollectablesFrom cash to special items, you can now collect goodies across the map. The system is now live and functioning — expect to see more types and variations in future builds.

LLM AI Dialogue ReimplementedI’ve brought back the large language model system for NPCs. It’s smarter, faster, and smoother than before, thanks to model changes and performance tweaks. Dialogue feels way more natural now.

Environment Work: Starting AreaThe starting zone is getting detailed passes — layout, lighting, atmosphere — all being refined for a more immersive intro experience.

Step Sister Character in ProgressA new character is being added to the world: your stepsister. She’ll come with her interactions and narrative layers. More info and teasers on her soon!

Thanks again for all your support — every share, comment, and pledge helps keep this wild ride going. I’ll be sharing more screenshots and another test release very soon. Stay tuned.

— Blast