Here, i'll show some things that were changed across development.
In previews 1 and 2, this early newspaper can be seen.
The newspaper from Preview 3. Same as final, but without the "lighting", and the shape of Doggy's portrait is off.
Finalized newspaper, from Preview 4 onwards.
In previews 2 and 3, a variable for the cameras is visible.
In preview 4+, there is no more camera variable. Also, the Power text glitch started here.
Most early versions use this simplistic door design...
which was changed in Preview 7, for the character's creator.
Interestingly enough, from GameJolt versions v1.0.5 onwards, this new door design with quite the resemblance to the early door.
As seen in the Untitled-test project, Doggy's jumpscare originally lacked half of his teeth.
After it was officially implemented, Doggy's jumpscare was fixed to have all his teeth.
The only pre-release video released is this 5-minute video of a build from August 18, 2024, or almost 3 months (or 88 days) before release. It predates Preview 2, so it has that vibe from Preview 1. It's actually more likely that this IS preview 1, as having such a different look 2 days before the next preview is basically impossible.
Fun fact: The thumbnail of the video is the same as the GameJolt thumbnail, minus the text at the bottom, which was removed.
Preview 1
July 8, 2024
very early version
129 days before release
(131 for Gamejolt)
Preview 2
August 20, 2024
Both better, and later.
86 days before release.
(88 for Gamejolt)
Preview 3
September 1, 2024
Much further along.
74 days before release.
(76 for Gamejolt)
Preview 4
September 6, 2024
Much further along.
69 days before release.
(71 for Gamejolt)
Preview 5
September 11, 2024
A teaser NO ONE saw came out around this time.
64 days before release.
(66 for Gamejolt)
Preview 6
September 15, 2024
The thumbnail says a lot about the glitches.
60 days before release.
(62 for Gamejolt.)
Preview 7
September 23, 2024
No more door button problems!
52 days before release.
(54 for Gamejolt.)
Preview 8
October 10, 2024
The final preview, and the only one on Gamejolt.
35 days before release.
(37 for Gamejolt.)