(i should note: when I say update here I mean a devlog)
Honestly time is never the issue with projects coming out (if that makes sense). In other words, take your time, never have to apologize for that. I think what most people like hearing are monthly (and some cases biweekly) updates generally speaking. (patreon should always get more stuff. they're keeping you up and running.
But mayhaps every 3rd week or something of the month you just hit the community with a small update even if it feels slow. I know it might seems stupid, but often times it builds better bridges. A lot of devs on here could learn that as I see more and more lean to patreon only and leave itch in the dark.