The RNeo4j package has been updated with several new functions, including `getPaths`, which allows the retrieval of path objects with a Cypher query. The `nodes` and `rels` functions extract node and relationship objects from a path object. The `shortestPath` and `allShortestPaths` functions find a single shortest path or all shortest paths between two nodes, respectively. Additionally, the package includes sample datasets that can be imported into Neo4j to quickly explore its capabilities. Users can also open the Neo4j browser in RStudio's viewer pane with the new "browse" function and set custom HTTP options using the `startGraph` function. The package encourages contributions by submitting pull requests to the GitHub repository, allowing users to extend its functionality and capabilities.