Project Prison
Steam News 29 January 20263mo ago

v1.97 Patch Notes

v1.97 Update Notes Combat and Body Types I have overhauled the fighting system so your physical build actually matters. Now, your moveset, how you tackle, and how you defend yourself depend entirely on your character's…

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Extracted changes

1 fix2 additions2 changes1 removal
  • Gameplay
  • Balance
  • Performance
addedCombat and Body TypesNew Skills Different builds have unique moves like throwing players around or heavy tackles.
changedCombat and Body TypesStats Your body type now controls your health levels and how quickly your stamina runs out.
addedCombat and Body TypesAnimations I added specific animation sets for blocking and countering based on your size.
removedCombat and Body TypesDifficulty High level muscular prisoners are now much harder to beat. You can no longer win easily just by managing your bars.
changedCombat and Body TypesGroup AI I improved how enemies handle you when multiple attackers are involved so they coordinate better.
fixedPerformanceOptimization I fixed the Goal Manager so it stops wasting resources creating UI text. The game should run much smoother now.

v1.97 Update Notes

Combat and Body Types

I have overhauled the fighting system so your physical build actually matters. Now, your moveset, how you tackle, and how you defend yourself depend entirely on your character's body type.

  • New Skills Different builds have unique moves like throwing players around or heavy tackles.

  • Stats Your body type now controls your health levels and how quickly your stamina runs out.

  • Animations I added specific animation sets for blocking and countering based on your size.

  • Difficulty High level muscular prisoners are now much harder to beat. You can no longer win easily just by managing your bars.

  • Group AI I improved how enemies handle you when multiple attackers are involved so they coordinate better.

World and Crafting

  • Faster Crafting I turned up the speed on crafting because it was way too slow.

  • NPC Arrivals Shelf NPCs now show up at the 30 minute mark instead of only appearing when the hour changes.

Performance

  • Optimization I fixed the Goal Manager so it stops wasting resources creating UI text. The game should run much smoother now.

Source

Steam News / 29 January 2026

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