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Changelog & Roadmap

The full changelog is on GitHub: https://github.com/SirTidez/Behind-Bars/blob/parole-development/CHANGELOG.md. This page highlights the biggest changes players should know about.

Latest highlights​

  • Phase 1 complete – Jail system, bail payments, parole UI, NPC ecosystem, crime tracking, inventory management, and security infrastructure.
  • Phase 2 in progress – Advanced parole officer AI, additional crime types, performance optimizations.
  • Phase 3 planned – Courtroom gameplay loop, full prison expansion, expanded NPC roles (Lawyers, Judges), evidence collection, reputation, and jail activities.

Roadmap & bug tracking​

Track roadmap updates and known issues on the Trello board: https://trello.com/b/RMNlNnUS/behind-bars

How to read updates​

  1. Check the GitHub changelog for the complete list of changes.
  2. Look here for the highlights that affect gameplay, balance, or saves.
  3. Skim the roadmap to see what features are coming next and what issues are currently verified.

What to expect in a release​

Each release includes two download options:

  • .dll for manual installs
  • .zip for mod managers like Vortex (and SIMM when it launches)

If you install manually, grab the .dll. If you use a mod manager, grab the .zip.

Use this page to decide when to update and what to expect in your next session.