Patch 2/22/26

Patch Notes — 02/22/26

** NPC System Introduced**

• NPCs have officially been added to the world.

• Current NPC type: Deer (first implementation pass).

• Deer will roam dynamically across the entire map.

** Combat Interaction**

• NPCs now have proper hit reactions.

• NPCs can be killed and eaten.

** Behavior (First Pass)**

• NPCs do not yet fear players.

• Advanced AI behaviors will be expanded in future updates.

** Lighting Update**

• Lighting has been reworked for improved visual balance and atmosphere.

This is the foundation of our living ecosystem system — more species and deeper AI behaviors coming soon.