🙀 Oh nooo she’s coming closer!! … Oh wait, cuddles? 🥰

AI2U’s second patch in 2025 is live! In addition to various adjustments detailed below, players can finally get hugs from the AI, and even mod the NPC so the hug comes from your favorite underrated characters or problematic faves outside of AI2U.

Just remember: Even if you switch up the characters, the yandere essence isn’t going anywhere! Make sure to familiarize yourself with AI2U mods through our step-by-step tutorial and to be mindful of what you share in official AI2U communities. Note that, this mod is experimental and may bring unexpected issues.

Speaking of problematic faves, our resident witch’s cabin is finally fully renovated–she never needed to change–the world around her needed to reflect her majesty. Enjoy exploring the new space and deeper lore within it! As we published Elysia’s 3D model recently, you might also notice her features and garb pop a bit more, too.

New Features

• Hugging: Players can now request hugs from NPCs in all levels and chat-only mode. At certain moments, NPCs may be the ones to initiate a hug.
• Mod Support (Beta): Players can import custom models and mapper configurations to modify the appearance of the catgirl, witch, and hologram in all levels and the Atrium.
• Witch's Cabin Revamp: Updated Level 2 with new story details and environmental changes that deepen the witch's backstory--Talk to her as you explore the space to unlock the secrets of her past!
• Cosmetics 3D Preview: Updated the shop and phonebooth cosmetics pages with a 3D character preview feature.
• Updated Tutorial: Added a name customization section to the tutorial, allowing players to set their name at the beginning of the game. Players can change their name anytime by pressing the ESC key while in the Atrium.
• Data Reset & Account Deletion: Players have the choice to reset in-game data or permanently delete their account via the Settings page. Resetting data will erase all game progress and the unlocked Steam achievements.
• Microphone Selection: Players can choose their preferred microphone for voice input in the Settings page.

Gameplay Adjustments

Level 2

• Players can now see a potion’s name and its effect immediately in their Inventory after successfully crafting it—no need to consume it first to reveal its information.

Level 3

• The Gas Mask—originally a feature in the Itch.io release—has been restored and now spawns correctly in both the Itch.io and Steam versions. Equip it during gas leaks to avoid negative effects.

Visuals

Level 1

• Added several new animations for the Catgirl NPC:
  • Hands on hips
  • Attack animation
  • Idle animation
  • Angry knife chase
• Added a new ending animation.
• Updated the master bedroom environment.
• Improved overall lighting.

Level 2

• Updated the environment within the witch’s cabin.
• Added a new ending animation for the "Turn Into a Plushie" ending.
• Improved overall lighting.

Level 3

• Updated visuals for space seen from the ship.

UI/UX

• Added loading screen hints to assist players during level transitions.
• Added an NPC name customization panel that appears when players enter each level for the first time.
• Refreshed the Settings page layout.
• A red dot notification now appears on phonebooth customization tabs when new personality tags or skins are unlocked.
• Enhanced the voice input UI/UX with visual indicators for voice recognition.
• Redesigned the ending summary page for improved clarity and readability.
• Updated the UI/UX for internet disconnection in-game.

Bug Fixes

Tutorial

• Fixed a softlock that could occur if “M” was pressed before the blue parrot speaks in the tutorial.

General

• Fixed an issue where the redeem page UI incorrectly displayed "You have successfully redeemed:” even when the redemption failed.

The Atrium

• Fixed the ottoman’s collider issue.
• Added the Level 1 item “Hair Tie” to the shop.
• Unified the Level 3 NPC’s name to “Hologram Assistant” across all in-game UI elements.

Level 1

• Fixed a bug where the Catgirl NPC repeatedly said “Don’t say that” in response to the player’s paintings.
• Fixed an issue where players could only access the PC using the English password when the game was set to non-English languages.
• Fixed an issue where multiple Catgirls could appear in the ending animation.

Level 3

• Fixed an issue where spam-clicking during the life support minigame could prevent the gas leak from turning off.
• Fixed a localization issue with the mission goal panel.