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Project Prison
Steam News 27 July 20259mo ago

Early Demo Build Released!

Hello! It's been a long time, but an early demo build is now available for all players. I've fixed major game-breaking bugs and progression blockers. Fighting now feels more approachable and smooth, and there is also a…

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Hello! It's been a long time, but an early demo build is now available for all players. I've fixed major game-breaking bugs and progression blockers. Fighting now feels more approachable and smooth, and there is also a tutorial which explains to players what to do and when to do it. Honestly, there is still a long way to go from my end goal, but I'm pretty happy with the way the game is turning out. Here are all the changes:

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  • Fixes
  • Security
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • Workshop
  • UI and audio
fixedHello! It's been a long time, but an early demo build is now available for all players. I've fixed major game-breaking bugs and progression blockers. Fighting now feels more approachable and smooth, and there is also a tutorial which explains to players what to do and when to do it. Honestly, there is still a long way to go from my end goal, but I'm pretty happy with the way the game is turning out. Here are all the changes:
changedCore GameplayFix sleep schedule exploit (can roam freely during sleep hours)
changedCore GameplayImplement remaining changes in painting room and paint job
removedCombat SystemRemoved random punch sounds in fighting
addedCombat SystemAdd blood decals (bloody face)
addedCombat SystemAdded combat options in menu: Camera rotation toggle while fighting Disable button popups (no block key on AI head) Combat assistant to reduce timescale when AI attacks Show health bar on enemies

Game Development Checklist

🔧 Bugs / Glitches

  • Fix NPC flying/jumping state issue

  • Fix weird walk animation for AI NPCs in yard

  • Fix action in progress issue when player misses attack (target can't be attacked after)

  • Fix two NPCs constantly performing social simulation between themselves

  • Fix outlines not working in the build

  • Fix social interaction not ending when attacking one of the NPCs

  • Fix colliders in dining room (player walking over objects)

  • Fix quest target getting false value preventing quest completion

  • Fix fight manager issue when player has obscure target and tries hitting other NPCs

  • Fix bug with attaching waypoint to character

  • Fix wavy hair position

  • Fix incorrect mail starting limit for mail letters

  • Fix game not accepting quest completion after beating up enemies

  • Fix ability to go on stairs in outside area

  • Fix waypoint not working in mailroom

  • Fix behavior animation when player attacks

  • CosmeticFix running attackplayer can't perform it

  • Fix waypoint showing two different directions when attached to character

🧩 Gameplay Issues / Tuning Suggestions

Core Gameplay

  • Fix sleep schedule exploit (can roam freely during sleep hours)

  • Implement remaining changes in painting room and paint job

Combat System

  • Removed random punch sounds in fighting

  • Use counter/block type icons in fight

  • Player should exit fighting mode after beating opponent

  • Add blood decals (bloody face)

  • During fight, AI should talk to player (e.g., "face me like a man" when blocking)

  • Added combat options in menu:

    • Camera rotation toggle while fighting

    • Disable button popups (no block key on AI head)

    • Combat assistant to reduce timescale when AI attacks

    • Show health bar on enemies

NPC Behavior & AI

  • Cop will use NPC dialogue to de-escalate fights

  • Cop will arrest who started the fight, not always player

  • Let more interaction when player is smoking/drinking/dirty - NPCs will talk with dialogue system

  • Let player ask prisoner anytime to come out of cell regardless of what they're doing

Systems & Features

  • Add different minimap icon colors for police and prisoners

  • Implement new insult/diffuse/buy system

  • Add ability for player to set waypoint on character (only 10 per day)

  • Add waypoint to character functionality

  • Quest system: make sure quest 0 loads when opening quests

  • Add video tutorial support to popups

  • Create actual videos for tutorial

  • Add ability to deliver mail to doorstep

  • Add popup to scene changer at workshop showing different levels

  • Improve trade panel (looks basic)

  • Check minimap resolution increase to 1k

  • CosmeticFix soldiers in wing only getting beercheck if everything is correct
  • CosmeticLet player enter solitaryshow icon but make it "not accessible"

  • Make sure character gets resurrected after dying

  • Stop typewriter sound if clicking early on AI response

  • Let player gift something to other prisoners to improve relationships

  • Make dinner plate enable/disable smoothly

Audio & Effects

  • Add audio when showering, washing hands, eating

  • Tweak stamina system

  • Fix exercise stamina gained too quickly

Mail System

  • Make sure on scene reload, show icons to drop off mail

  • Fix mail delivery system issues

🖥️ UI / UX Suggestions

Interface Improvements

  • Goal Panel: Allow dragging goals downward (scroll/drag UX)

  • Show letter icon somewhere in UI

  • Exercise: Add overlay circle

Source

Steam News / 27 July 2025

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