Neuron Activation

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• Patch Notes·18 Aug 2026Official

  Program Expanded - Demo Update

  Neuron Activation - Program Expanded UpdateA big update bringing the demo much closer to the quality you can expect from the 1.0 launch.NEW TRAILERYou can watch the new trailer to get a glimpse of what's to come...Lots of cool stuff on the horizon!Macrotransaction's StoreMacro is open for bussiness!You'll now have access to Macrotransaction's store in the Extras menu after playing a few stages.Unfortunately for him, everything he sells has to be acquired through gameplay.In the demo, you'll be able to buy a few select items.NEURONCOINSGet NeuronCoins by leveling up and spend them in the store!SURPRISE MECHANICS™You can now enjoy Surprise Mechanics™ in the store!Open totally optional lootboxes that do nothing except take your hard-earned NeuronCoins in exchange for a cool animation and a small chance to get a bunch of extra coins.Some call this gambling. I personally refer to this as quality player engagement.(Use this feature responsibly.)+ New Surprise Mechanics voice linesZen ModeChill out and press some buttons.Added Zen Mode with 4 unique boards.Zen Mode is great if you just want to unwind and press some buttons.You can level up inside Zen Mode by completing boards, interacting with different modes, or just spending time playing around.And interact with...4 New tasksBomb BarrageDestroy all targets by dropping a bomb on them.Try to get as many targets in a single hit as possible for bonus points!Neuron PinballAn optional task that generates points while you do other tasks.This one is pretty luck-based. You can have an amazing pinball run that lasts a long time, or be unlucky like me and have the ball drop straight down...Tap TracksThe first keyboard task you'll encounter.Press the left lane to play the note on the left, and the right lane to play the note on the right.Or use A / D or Left / Right Arrow keys and keep your mouse free for other tasks!This one really destroys your brain.Defense DriveBlast a swarm of enemies until completion.Zen Mode OptionsYou can ch...
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• Announcements·24 Apr 2026Official

  Let's talk! Plus: Pretty Soon joins Neuron Activation

  Hey everyone! I’ve got some cool news to share.Neuron Activation is now being published by Pretty Soon, a publisher focused on solo developers (like me!) and small teams. It felt like a really good fit from the start. Everyone there is excited about the project, and it feels great to be working with caring and creative people.If you have the time, I’d love for you to take part in a casual 1:1 interview about the game.These aren’t formal feedback sessions or bug reports. It’s a relaxed conversation where we’ll talk about:What you enjoyed (or didn’t) in Neuron ActivationWhat kind of games you usually playWhat stands out to you about the gameThe goal is to better understand what makes the game click, and what we should focus on when communicating it.The interviews will be:Online (video or audio, your choice)Around 30–60 minutesCompletely informalPlayers who join will also receive a few keys to other games from Pretty Soon as a small thank-you.If you’re interested, you can sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdBCNi8VhdtmSE2rTmfZVla5TNHa-HWyQc--knMxR9GCVcH4Q/viewformAlso, a small teaser… I’ve been working on a pretty nice update for the demo. More details soon.Thanks again for all the support. It’s been really cool seeing people play, share, and react to the game.If you want to check out Pretty Soon:https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/prettysoonhttps://prettysoon.games/
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• Announcements·14 Apr 2026Official

  Neuron Activation on InterfaceX26

  I'm excited to share that Neuron Activation will be part of InterfaceX26! 🎉InterfaceX is a special event celebrating “Fake OS” games, those experiences where you explore systems or OSs, uncover stories through digital interfaces, and explore these virtual environments. It’s amazing to see so many talented people coming together to highlight this unique genre.The event runs from April 27 to May 4 on Steam, featuring tons of interesting and creative games, and a live showcase on May 2. If you enjoyed Neuron Activation… this is definitely for you. I bet you'll find some awesome games in there.I'm really grateful for the opportunity to be part of this initiative. Huge thanks to everyone involved in making InterfaceX happen!Don’t forget to check out the event, discover new games, and support the “Fake OS” tag on Steam.See you there!
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• Patch Notes·13 Feb 2026Official

  Number Go Up Update

  Patch Notes – Number Go Up UpdateNew - Leveling & CustomizationLeveling SystemAdded extra dopamine release with the new leveling system.You can now level up your Model by earning stars and completing stage bonuses.Each level grants different rewards.In the demo, rewards are available up to Level 7. You can continue leveling beyond that, but no additional rewards are unlocked. Well… seeing a big number go even bigger is a reward in itself, right?Extras MenuYou can now access the "Extras" menu.Customize your experience with titles, cursors, backgrounds, and more.Player CardAdded a Player Card displaying your name (hopefully you picked a cool one, since you can’t change it… yet), title, and interactive badge.Yes, you can click the badge as much as you want.UnlockablesAdded new unlocks for completing specific milestones. Example: Completing Stage 10 unlocks a special Title.Presentation ImprovementsAdded an intro animation at the beginning of each stage showing the artist name and the music that's being played.Added a custom splash screen during loading.Added a Restart button to the pause menu (Esc).Added extra effects when earning the Overlord and D3V.BR34K3R stars.Added a small indicator showing how many points you need for the Overlord star if you received a 5-star rating.StagesNewAdded a new question to the Onboarding story beat after completing Stage 1.Added a "Chat" tutorial to Stage 4.Added extra animations for a special scene. You’ll also hear a new voice line when returning.Fixes & ChangesFixed an issue where Stage 10 could soft lock and require a restart. Let me know if this still happens.Changed Stage 10 Void Orb attack color to red.Task AdjustmentsSome tasks felt slightly too long or a bit tedious/buggy. These changes aim to improve overall flow and pacing.Parry PanelReduced required hits from 4 to 3.Increased perfect timing window by 1 frame.Button ForgeReduced clicks per button from 4 to 2 (Total clicks reduced from 16 to 8!). Your mouse (and hand) will tha...
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• Patch Notes·26 Jan 2026Official

  D3V.BR34K3R Demo Update

  Patch Notes – D3V.BR34K3R Demo UpdateNew! – D3V.BR34K3R Star A new star has been added to all stages: the D3V.BR34K3R star. Earn it by beating my personal high score on a stage. It’s tough, but if you get it, you can officially say you’re better than the game’s creator.New! – Secret Tasks Secret Tasks have been added to Stages 3 and 6. Complete them to earn bonus points and unlock a secret message on the score screen.New! - Stage 10 Update You should replay the boss fight (Stage 10). That’s all I’ll say.Stages 1–10Reduced the requirements for Stars 1 through 5Slightly reduced the requirements for the Overlord StarStage 6 – ClocksIncreased final bonus time toleranceIncreased bonus points for faster completion timesHelp ButtonThe Help button during the tutorials has been reworked. Most of you probably didn’t even realize it existed and that it had extra info for each task. You might want to check it out now. There’s some good stuff in there.Scalable Resolution The game now correctly scales to your screen resolution (including ultrawide). Let me know if you encounter any visual issues.New OptionsFullscreen / Windowed modeHardware CursorStage 2 Added a new advanced tutorial step explaining that you can freely move the cursor while holding the Power Press button.Stage 3Updated the Bubble Burst video tutorialOther ImprovementsImproved credits presentationAdded missing translationsFixed bugs and minor glitches Mac + Linux version update is coming soon!
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