Since the release of version 14, the game has continued to evolve with a focus on visual overhauls:
Subsequent patches (fixes) addressed critical progression bugs, such as: Quest-breaking issues with specific characters like TimBo.
Visual "black screen" errors in specific locations, such as Mary's house. Game-freezing bugs in Milena’s office. Aliens in the Backyard [Ongoing] - Version: 14 ...
In early 2024, the original artist left the project due to creative differences. This led to a period where new story content was paused while the team replaced all existing character art and scene drawings to maintain a consistent new style.
Devlog - Aliens in the Backyard by The Dark forest - Itch.io Since the release of version 14, the game
Developers warned that version 14 was not compatible with older save files, requiring players to start new games to avoid technical errors. Recent Development Trends (Post-v.14)
Released in late 2022, version 14 was titled and was noted by the developers as one of the largest updates at that point in the game's development cycle. In early 2024, the original artist left the
The update introduced a substantial volume of new scenes and story content, leading to a longer production period than previous versions.