The AI Bubble

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• Patch Notes·25 Jun 2026Official

  The AI Bubble Update 1.05

  Hi, szanny here!I know it's been a bit quiet lately regarding the game's progress, but I want to assure you I'm still pushing forward and developing The AI Bubble as much as I can.In this update, the Factory level is getting a serious security upgrade. We are introducing a whole new roster of enemies, changing how combat flows, and fixing some annoying technical issues that were getting in the way of the gameplay.Here is everything new in this patch:New Enemies on the Factory FloorDefective Crawler: It might be broken, but it’s fast, crawls on the floor, and wants your ankles.Assembly Grunt: The standard, minimum-wage melee worker coming straight for you.Plasma Supervisor: Enforcing company policy from a distance with heavy, glowing plasma shots....and a few more surprises waiting for you on the assembly line!Gameplay & AI OverhaulSmarter Pathfinding: Enemies finally gained a few IQ points. Instead of mindlessly following you in one big conga line, they will now actively try to surround and circle you.Combat Rebalance: To balance out their new flanking tactics, opponents now have more health but move noticeably slower. You'll need to focus more on positioning and crowd control.Bug FixesUI Canvas Glitch: Fixed a bug where spamming the "Start Level" button would break the level loading process and cause the UI canvas to not show up at all.This isn't over yet. There is plenty more in the pipeline, and you will see further progression of the game very soon.See you on the factory floor! - szanny
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• Announcements·7 Mar 2026Official

  v1.00 | The Full Release

  Hi everyone, Szanny here!The day has finally arrived, we are officially introducing Version 1.00 of The AI Bubble! This is a massive milestone for the project. With this update, the third level is officially ready for deployment. Once you defeat the boss of Level 2, you will be able to dive straight into the new content.New Content: The FactoryNew Level - The Factory: Descend into the heart of the machine. This new environment offers unique challenges and a grittier atmosphere.New Boss - The Mimic: Be careful what you wish for. The final encounter of the new level features a boss that mimics the player’s own abilities. Fighting yourself is never easy!Changes & ImprovementsBoss Phase Combat: To keep the focus on the big bad, minions will now spawn in much smaller numbers once a boss appears on the screen.The Verifier: This enemy now spawns 30 seconds later than before, giving you a bit more breathing room to build your kit.Balance Tweaks:Bodyguard: Health reduced by 5 HP to make them slightly less of a sponge.Level 2 Boss: Health increased by 1000 HP to ensure the transition to the Factory feels earned.What’s Next?Even though we have hit v1.00, the journey doesn't end here. The game still needs some final polishing and bug-squashing. My future roadmap includes:Custom Hard Modes specifically tailored for each level.More Enemies to diversify the encounters.Refined Balance based on your community feedback.I am so grateful for all the support during this journey. I’ll be working hard to make the game even better in the coming weeks.Stay tuned,Szanny
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• Announcements·1 Mar 2026Official

  v0.95 | Official Release!

  Hi everyone, Szanny here!The moment has arrived—The AI Bubble is officially released on Steam! As you might notice from the version number v0.95, the game still needs just a few more days "in the oven" to reach the 1.00 milestone. I am committed to polishing every remaining detail and fixing any lingering issues by next week. In the meantime, the game is fully playable and packed with new content!Here is what’s new in the release build:New Content & World ExpansionNew Map: Explore a brand-new environment—the Casino!New Challenges: Face off against a new Boss and several new enemy types.Cursor Waves: The "Cursor" enemy waves now scale with time—the longer you survive, the more cursors will hunt you down.New Upgrades & BalanceNew Upgrade - Firmware Update: Grants a flat +10% damage boost to all weapons.The Nuclear Option: Previously known as "Power Up," this upgrade has a brand-new icon and name. It now provides a 10% total damage bonus (down from 15%), but it applies to all damage sources, not just weapons.Refined Combat: Ranged enemies will now properly stop moving before taking a shot, giving you a window to react.Visuals & Quality of LifeSmaller Player Hitbox: We’ve tightened the player hitbox to give you a fairer chance at dodging projectiles and enemies.Dynamic Damage Text: Damage numbers now dynamically change in size and color based on how much damage you are dealing.Player Aura: Added a new animation for the player’s aura to make it more visually distinct.Audio Fixes: Resolved an issue where the Main Menu music wouldn't play after leaving a level.Bug FixesFPS Limit: Fixed a bug regarding the FPS limit settings.Magnet Fix: Fixed an issue where the Magnet was not correctly attracting items.General Stability: Various small balance tweaks and performance fixes.Thank you all for being part of this journey. This is just the beginning for The AI Bubble—go jump in and let me know what you think!See you in the simulation, Szanny
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• Patch Notes·27 Feb 2026Official

  v0.7 | New Classes, Upgrades & Release Update

  Hi everyone, Szanny here,First of all, I want to sincerely apologize, but I need to reschedule the game's release by two days. Instead of Friday, the game will now launch this Sunday. There is a huge amount of work happening behind the scenes right now, and I want to ensure I don’t release an unfinished product. I hope you understand, I want the launch to be as smooth as possible for all of you!Despite the short delay, progress is moving fast! We are now on version v0.7, and it brings some of our most creative content yet:Two New Classes!The Story Writer: Attacks by firing sharp ink bolts at enemies. For his Ultimate, he summons a massive statue of himself that crushes all nearby enemies with immense damage.The Voice Actor: His base attack is a localized sonic scream into his microphone, dealing AoE damage. When he uses his Ultimate, he takes a deep breath and let’s out a massive shockwave that clears the area.New Upgrades & TechWe’ve added several new upgrades to customize your runs, including the Pop Filter, Vintage Pen, and the highly experimental Unregulated 5G.Upgrade Spotlight - Unregulated 5G: This upgrade allows you to drop 5G routers across the map that "fry" enemy Wi-Fi cards. They deal significant damage and explode shortly after being deployed.Final PolishI am doing my best to push the game out as quickly as possible while maintaining the quality you expect. Thank you for your patience, your support, and your love.I’ll see you all on launch day this Sunday!Love,Szanny
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• Announcements·19 Feb 2026Official

  v0.57 | New Enemies, Trees, and Map Obstacles

  Hi, Szanny here with update v0.59!This update is all about making the maps feel more alive and the late-game more challenging. We are introducing obstacles to the environment, a dangerous new enemy type, and important AI improvements.The Environment: Trees and BlockadesRunning indefinitely across a flat field can get a bit repetitive. To fix this, I’ve started adding obstacles to the map tiles.Nature Reclaims the Field: You will now find trees spawning on the map that act as blockades.Future Plans: I am currently working on adding building ruins to make the City map feel like a real, war-torn urban environment rather than just an open field.New Enemy: The Prime Carrier DroneExclusive to the later stages of Hard Mode, the Prime Carrier is a melee threat with a nasty special ability.The Landing Mechanic: If you don't destroy the drone while it is attempting to land, it will deploy 3 random melee units.Elite Reinforcements: These units aren't your typical enemies, they have 3x more HP and are significantly faster than their standard counterparts. Kill the drone early, or face the consequences!AI & World ImprovementsObstacle Detection: Enemies have been upgraded! They can now detect trees and ruins, meaning they will navigate around them rather than getting stuck.Map 2 Teaser: Internal preparations for the second map, "The Casino," are officially underway. Expect a very different vibe for this level!Balance ChangesWhile this is the first level of the game, the late-game was becoming a bit too easy due to the powerful upgrades available to the player.HP Scaling: I’ve made enemy health scaling more aggressive as the timer goes on.Elite Buffs: Certain enemy types will now start with higher base HP to ensure they remain a threat throughout your run.Thank you for the continued support and feedback!
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