A problem with Alexa's character model caused extreme render times, with some frames progressing at only a few iterations every ten minutes. After extensive troubleshooting, changing the GPU driver appeared to resolve the issue and production resumed.
Despite the setback, roughly 160 images had been rendered and more were waiting in the queue. On the writing side, Episode 2 had already exceeded 30,000 words and was developing its first major character arc.
Player feedback was actively shaping the experience. The team acknowledged that Episode 1 relied too heavily on SMS conversations and planned shorter phone exchanges with more face-to-face interaction. Race mechanics were also being adjusted to evolve as Jake became more experienced behind the wheel.
The update additionally launched Halloween polls for a public SFW render and a Patreon version.