Developers noted that DirectX 12's on-the-fly shader compilation caused significant lag spikes during this phase. Patreon Build Release 22.12.2022 Announcement and Changelog
Builds from this timeframe typically added dozens of new sex animations and "minigames"—scripted sexual encounters—for specific character pairings.
The move to UE5 introduced temporary issues, such as broken hair physics and the temporary disabling of fur.
The late 2022 period was defined by the transition from Unreal Engine 4 to , a move intended to leverage modern features like Nanite and Lumen for better performance in a massive open world.