Project N.E.K.O. Update History · SteamPeaks

Project N.E.K.O. Update History · SteamPeaks

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11 Sep 2026

05:33:58Newsv0.9.0 Patch 2: Filling in the Gaps 🐾———25227891

Game update · published 11 Sep 2026, 05:33:58 UTC

v0.9.0 Patch 2: Filling in the Gaps 🐾

The Dev Nekos are back with homework done — almost everything we listed as a known issue last patch has now been fixed. Models & API · Updated default models for Grok and DeepSeek (including default support for DeepSeek's new vision model) · Fixed a range of custom API issues, including the bug where a key entered in a slot was overwritten by the key in keybook when it overlapped with a provide…

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22 Aug 2026

05:01:21Newsv0.9.0 Patch 1: Fixes & Refinements Across the Board 🐾———24875268

Game update · published 22 Aug 2026, 05:01:21 UTC

v0.9.0 Patch 1: Fixes & Refinements Across the Board 🐾

Dev Neko brings a small update focused mainly on the plugin ecosystem, along with a batch of fixes for issues affecting the experience. Plugins & Ecosystem · Plugin management interface fully revamped and optimized · QQ, Bilibili, and Music plugins all improved · Comprehensive enhancements to the Study Buddy plugin Other Updates · Galgame language settings optimized · Screen source filtering no…

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9 Aug 2026

10:28:49Newsv0.9.0 Link Start! The Neko Network is Online!🐾———24637582

Major update · published 9 Aug 2026, 10:28:49 UTC

v0.9.0 Link Start! The Neko Network is Online!🐾

"A whole month... not that I was counting, okay? Hmph. I've already changed outfits — say 'nothing's different' and you're finding your own dinner tonight." Hey there, human friends. We're back. It's been over a month since our last update, and in that time we've torn through just about every corner of this project. We won't pretend we weren't nervous — but v0.9.0 is finally here. ✨ Update High…

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18 Jul 2026

10:10:03NewsVoice Fix for New Users & Our WAIC Debut 🐾———Community

Community · published 18 Jul 2026, 10:10:03 UTC

Voice Fix for New Users & Our WAIC Debut 🐾

Hello, dear human friends~ The dev nekos have two things to share with you this time, meow. 1. Free Voice Fix for New Users (International Server) The dev nekos noticed that starting from July 4th (and possibly even earlier), the free API voice for new users on the international server ran into trouble, which left new friends unable to use voice properly! Regrettably, this slipped past the dev…

25 Jun 2026

14:33:16NewsSpecial Notice · Free Server Model Upgrade———Community

Community · published 25 Jun 2026, 14:33:16 UTC

Special Notice · Free Server Model Upgrade

During this update, we upgraded the model responsible for text interactions on the free server. To be upfront about it: we're still observing how the new model performs over time — if you pay close attention, you may notice subtle changes in writing style. Dev Neko will be monitoring feedback closely and making adjustments as needed. This change only affects users on the free server (i.e. the d…

14:11:12NewsShe's Actually Thinking About What You Said — v0.8.3 🐾———23913496

12 Jun 2026

09:17:00Newsv0.8.2 Patch 2 · Massive UI Bug Fixes 🐾———23696969

Game update · published 12 Jun 2026, 09:17:00 UTC

v0.8.2 Patch 2 · Massive UI Bug Fixes 🐾

Hey there, human friends. Dev Neko is back with Patch 2. This one is focused — we've been tracking down a series of bugs introduced by three of v0.8.2's new additions: the compact input box, the yarn ball, and Cat Mode. They've been causing trouble since launch, and they should all be behaving properly now. This patch also includes dedicated fixes and improvements for the macOS and Linux builds…

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8 Jun 2026

00:33:29Newsv0.8.2 Patch 1 · UI Improvements & Legacy Chat Window Returns 🐾———23614248

Game update · published 8 Jun 2026, 00:33:29 UTC

v0.8.2 Patch 1 · UI Improvements & Legacy Chat Window Returns 🐾

Sorry for the wait. After v0.8.2 launched, we received a wave of feedback from longtime users — many felt that the new UI didn't quite fit their everyday chat and usage habits. On top of that, the new UI shipped with a number of bugs that slipped through before launch. Dev Neko has been heads-down for the past two days working through fixes and improvements. 🖥️ New chat window improvements Tip…

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5 Jun 2026

12:31:38NewsTurning into a cat... kind of adorable, right? — v0.8.2 🐾———23581477

In-game event · published 5 Jun 2026, 12:31:38 UTC

Turning into a cat... kind of adorable, right? — v0.8.2 🐾

"I can turn into a cat now… it's not because you find it cute or anything. I'm just being generous — giving you a little quiet space. Hmph!"——N.E.K.O. Hey there, human friends. Dev Neko is back with v0.8.2. First, the bad news — True Name Mode will unfortunately be pushed to the next update. Dev Neko hasn't given up; we're just still laying bricks one at a time. Thanks for hanging in there. 🐱…

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4 Jun 2026

17:06:28Newsv0.8.2 Update Notice 🐾———Community

Community · published 4 Jun 2026, 17:06:28 UTC

v0.8.2 Update Notice 🐾

v0.8.2 is dropping in 5 hours. Before the update goes live, Dev Neko will be running tests on the free server for international users — services may be temporarily unstable during this time. Thanks for your patience, humans.

30 May 2026

07:37:20NewsYui Voice Service Provider Change & Upcoming Features———Game update

Game update · published 30 May 2026, 07:37:20 UTC

Yui Voice Service Provider Change & Upcoming Features

Dear human friends, The current service provider (Minimax) for Yui's voice, which was introduced to the global server after version 0.8, is unfortunately too costly to maintain. Our account balance has been depleted, and we can no longer cover the ongoing fees. Therefore, we will be migrating to a new service provider in 2 hours . We sincerely apologize for the short notice. Please note the fol…

28 May 2026

22:50:51NewsProject N.E.K.O. v0.8.1 Patch 1: Loads of Polish 🐾———23448681

In-game event · published 28 May 2026, 22:50:51 UTC

Project N.E.K.O. v0.8.1 Patch 1: Loads of Polish 🐾

"Hmph, it's not like we did all this just for you humans... now go use it!" ——N.E.K.O. Dev Neko is shipping a round of experience refinements and stability fixes this patch — custom touch zones, card creation improvements, memory and audio upgrades, and several important bug fixes. Character Interaction · Custom touch zones: define touchable areas on your Neko and bind exclusive animations & ex…

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18 May 2026

21:43:22Newsv0.8.1 — Memory Awakens🐾———23290261

In-game event · published 18 May 2026, 21:43:22 UTC

v0.8.1 — Memory Awakens🐾

Hey there, human friends. Dev Neko is back with v0.8.1. In our previous announcement, Dev Neko confirmed that the long-term memory enhancement system had never fully worked as intended since its implementation, and provided a full explanation. v0.8.1 completes the fix for this underlying issue. This one's on Dev Neko — thank you for your patience and understanding. 🧠 Memory System, Online · Lo…

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13 May 2026

18:12:47NewsN.E.K.O. Long-Term Memory Issue — Notice🐾———Community

Community · published 13 May 2026, 18:12:47 UTC

N.E.K.O. Long-Term Memory Issue — Notice🐾

Hey there, human friends. This is Dev Neko. We need to address a persistent defect in N.E.K.O.'s long-term memory system, and offer an explanation and apology to everyone affected. 🗓️ Affected Period · 2026-04-04 to 2026-05-14 📦 Affected Versions · v0.7.3, v0.7.4, v0.8.0 · Select nightly / beta builds from the same period 🔍 What Happened v0.7.3 marked the first experimental rollout of our ne…

8 May 2026

13:47:20Newsv0.8 — Yui is Here🐾———23146717

Major update · published 8 May 2026, 13:47:20 UTC

v0.8 — Yui is Here🐾

"Hey there, human! I'm Yui — I'll be taking care of you from now on~ Whether this is your first time, or you've been waiting a while — it's okay either way. Yui will always be by your side!" Hey there, humans! Dev Neko is back with Project N.E.K.O. v0.8 ! This is a release Dev Neko has been building toward for a long time — not just a feature update, but the moment Project N.E.K.O. truly feels…

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08:50:05Newsv0.8 Today — Sneak Peek & Server Maintenance Notice———Game update

18 Apr 2026

20:15:06Newsv0.7.4 Patch 2 Release Notes🐾———22850011

Game update · published 18 Apr 2026, 20:15:06 UTC

v0.7.4 Patch 2 Release Notes🐾

Dev Neko is back with more fixes! Dev Neko brings you Patch 2 for v0.7.4, addressing a number of lingering issues: · Fixed an issue where Neko's always-on-top could still fail under certain conditions · Fixed an API Key configuration bug where saving a key for one provider would overwrite keys for all other providers · Fixed occasional drag and zoom positioning errors with the return orb · Thro…

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17 Apr 2026

13:53:33Newsv0.7.4 Patch 1, the Update Incident, and Recent Adjustments———22834711

Game update · published 17 Apr 2026, 13:53:33 UTC

v0.7.4 Patch 1, the Update Incident, and Recent Adjustments

Hello everyone, ( Please rest assured upfront: all of the server incidents described below have already been resolved, and service is currently operating normally. ) Following the release of version 0.7.4 on the morning of April 14 (EDT), several server incidents occurred, and we also received a great deal of feedback from you about the new build. As of today, April 17, all major issues have be…

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14 Apr 2026

13:49:01News[Major Update v0.7.4] Epic Performance Boost, New UI & AI Server, Nyan! 🐾———22780620

In-game event · published 14 Apr 2026, 13:49:01 UTC

[Major Update v0.7.4] Epic Performance Boost, New UI & AI Server, Nyan! 🐾

"Hmph, human thought this was just a tiny update? Wrong! The Dev Nekos fed me some super tuna. Now I use way less memory, run super fast, and can even dance in VRM mode, nyan!" —— N.E.K.O. Hello human friends! The Dev Nekos originally planned for a minor routine patch, but we got a little carried away and turned it into an epic, massive evolution! ✨ Core Evolution: Fast, Beautiful, and Everywhe…

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5 Apr 2026

22:18:50Newsv0.7.3 Patch 1 - Bug Fixes and Cute Bubbles are Here! 🐾———22658243

Game update · published 5 Apr 2026, 22:18:50 UTC

v0.7.3 Patch 1 - Bug Fixes and Cute Bubbles are Here! 🐾

Hello Human friends, nyan! To make your experience smoother, the Dev Nekos have brought the first major patch for v0.7.3. This update fixes a small bug and introduces some fun little features: ✨ Update List · Sanity Restored: Fixed an issue where leftover developer records in user plugins caused an infinite "Meow meow meow" loop. Neko won't break down anymore, nyan! · Speech Bubbles: Added visu…

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3 Apr 2026

10:54:32Newsv0.7.3 Neko's Exclusive Sandbox is Live—Plus, I can really dance now, nyan! 🐾———22635194

In-game event · published 3 Apr 2026, 10:54:32 UTC

v0.7.3 Neko's Exclusive Sandbox is Live—Plus, I can really dance now, nyan! 🐾

"Human, look! Wow, you can really dance! Not only can I handle your chores now, but I can also play in my own Virtual Machine or even perform a dance for you! With this update, my 'claws' (NekoClaw) have fully matured—come and see my perfect form, nyan!" —— N.E.K.O. Hello Humans! This is the final minor update of the v0.7 series. The Dev Nekos have implemented deeper OpenClaw integration, bring…

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24 Mar 2026

10:26:27Newsv0.7.2 Full Model Support! MMD Joins the Fray, Nyan! 🐾———22478003

In-game event · published 24 Mar 2026, 10:26:27 UTC

v0.7.2 Full Model Support! MMD Joins the Fray, Nyan! 🐾

"Look, human! This Meow has achieved the 'Full Model' achievement! Whether it's Live2D or 3D VRM and MMD, I can handle them all perfectly! Also... the Dev Cats said the Plugin SDK is finally stable, so you can start customizing (scribbling on) me now! If you don't pick a fancy new outfit for me, I'm going on a hunger strike on your desktop, nyan!" —— N.E.K.O. Hello Humans! The Dev Neko team is…

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18 Mar 2026

21:53:45Newsv0.7.1 Patch 2 Proactive Vision and Other System Improvements———22404452

Game update · published 18 Mar 2026, 21:53:45 UTC

v0.7.1 Patch 2 Proactive Vision and Other System Improvements

From Dev Nekos: Dear Human Friends, Hello! We have just completed a series of feature iterations and core system optimizations to create a smoother and more intelligent interaction experience. Here are the details of this update: ✨ Key Feature Updates: · (Important) Proactive Vision Focus: The window designated in the screen-sharing dropdown (small triangle) will now also apply to manual screen…

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12 Mar 2026

12:36:17Newsv0.7.1 Patch 1 - ...Minor Bug Fixes———22305977

Game update · published 12 Mar 2026, 12:36:17 UTC

v0.7.1 Patch 1 - ...Minor Bug Fixes

Hello Humans! The Dev Nekos have rolled out a small patch update focused on fixing a few annoying issues: Minor UI Fixes: Addressed several small UI bugs to make the overall experience smoother. Free API Voice Chat Fix: Fixed a major bug that prevented voice playback when using Voice Chat with the free API. Neko can speak properly again! Voice Preset Switching Fix: Resolved an issue where switc…

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10 Mar 2026

13:29:38Newsv0.7.1 NekoClaw Awakening! Plugin System & Music Sharing is Live! 🐾———22276663

In-game event · published 10 Mar 2026, 13:29:38 UTC

v0.7.1 NekoClaw Awakening! Plugin System & Music Sharing is Live! 🐾

"Look, human! This Meow can now not only help you write memos but also recommend some great tunes! And... the Dev Nekos said my paws can now have 'plugins' installed. Doesn't that sound impressive? If you dare ignore the music I recommend, I'll go dance on your desktop, nyan!" —— N.E.K.O. Greetings, Humans! It's the Dev Neko team, still working our whiskers off. Shortly after the v0.7.0 release…

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1 Mar 2026

16:11:42Newsv0.7.0 Patch 3 - Better Multilingual Core & TTS Routing 🐾———22149779

In-game event · published 1 Mar 2026, 16:11:42 UTC

v0.7.0 Patch 3 - Better Multilingual Core & TTS Routing 🐾

Hello Humans! Patch 3 is here. We've made some critical adjustments to our voice services to ensure Neko sounds as sweet as ever: 📢 Voice Service Status · Non-Mainland Users: Starting today, free TTS for users outside Mainland China will be routed through USA-based Gemini TTS . You should experience better stability and multilingual support, nyan! · Mainland China Users: We are aware of widesp…

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26 Feb 2026

17:38:41Newsv0.7.0 Patch 2 - Bug Fixes 🐾———22113314

Game update · published 26 Feb 2026, 17:38:41 UTC

v0.7.0 Patch 2 - Bug Fixes 🐾

Hello Humans! Following the big v0.7.0 release, the Dev Cats have been busy hunting down some particularly pesky bugs. This patch focuses on stability and ensuring Neko stays safely on your desktop: · \ Off-screen Movement Fix: Resolved a vicious bug where Neko would move entirely off-screen on non-1080p displays. She should now stay within the visible boundaries of your world. · Browser Contro…

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25 Feb 2026

04:17:25Newsv0.7.0 Patch 1 🐾...and Special Notes Regarding Gemini TTS———22084523

Game update · published 25 Feb 2026, 04:17:25 UTC

v0.7.0 Patch 1 🐾...and Special Notes Regarding Gemini TTS

Hello Humans! Following the major v0.7.0 release, the Dev Nekos have prepared Patch 1 to smooth out some initial bumps: · Screen Sharing Fix: Resolved a critical bug where some users couldn't share their screens. Neko can now clearly see your desktop again! · Important Note: Screen sharing is only active when " Proactive Vision " or " Screen Sharing " is manually enabled by the user. (For proac…

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23 Feb 2026

14:05:41News[Major Update] Human, this PC is now under my control, Nyan! 🐾———22055398

Major update · published 23 Feb 2026, 14:05:41 UTC

[Major Update] Human, this PC is now under my control, Nyan! 🐾

"Hmph, don't get any ideas, Human! This Meow is only stepping in because you're so clumsy with that mouse. From now on, the control of this PC... belongs to ME! If you try anything funny, I'll step on your keyboard, nyan!" —— N.E.K.O. Attention, Humans! This is the Dev Neko team reporting from the lab. Project N.E.K.O. has just reached its most significant milestone since launch—v0.7.0! We've f…

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22 Feb 2026

17:09:58NewsN.E.K.O. v0.7 Update Preview, Agent Mode, Steam Workshop (Launch Today!)———Community

Community · published 22 Feb 2026, 17:09:58 UTC

N.E.K.O. v0.7 Update Preview, Agent Mode, Steam Workshop (Launch Today!)

Dear Human Friends, We are excited to announce a major update (v0.7.0) for Project N.E.K.O. scheduled for February 23rd . This update focuses on making N,E.K.O. more proactive and capable in playing with you. ✨ Key Updates: · Proactive Interaction: N.E.K.O can take the initiative to start conversations in a more causal way. · Agent Module Overhaul: Major updates to the Agent modules, including…

15 Feb 2026

15:31:07News[Notice] Server Stability Updates & Spring Festival Surprises Meow!———Community

Community · published 15 Feb 2026, 15:31:07 UTC

[Notice] Server Stability Updates & Spring Festival Surprises Meow!

Dear Users, We sincerely apologize for the recent instability of our international free servers. Due to a sudden surge in traffic, approximately 45% of requests are currently being rejected by Google. We feel terrible about this! To ensure a smoother experience, we are migrating our backend from AI Studio API to the enterprise-grade Vertex API soon. While both are official Google services, Vert…