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🌸 Research Story v1.2 Carefree Creatures Beta is NOW LIVE! 🌸
Hello, Researchers! In my last dev update, I mentioned that the upcoming v1.2 update would be a smaller (mostly QOL) patch. Well... I'm happy to say that there's a bit more to it than that :) As we approach our 1st year…
Patch notes10 changesFixCompatibility - Research Story
Hotfix v1.1.18
Fixed a rare bug where Theo does not send mail about the Chest recipe after meeting him. Thank you for your bug report! Miki
Announcement1 changeFix - Research Story
Hotfix v1.1.17
v1.1.17 - Fixed an issue where Theo can continue to work on a Farm Building long after it should have been completed. Thank you for playing Research Story! Miki
Announcement1 changeFix - Research Story
April 2026 Developer Update
Hi Researchers! It's been a while since the last update (v1.1) and I'd like to share with you about what I've been working on. Working on Switch Port Good news - I managed to get the game approved by Nintendo, get a dev…
Patch notes4 changesGameplayBalance - Research Story
Hotfix v1.1.16
Fixed a rare crash on load for some old (Early Access) saves. Thank you for playing Research Story! Miki
Announcement1 changeFixPerformance - Research Story
Hotfix v1.1.15
v1.1.15 - [Controller/Steam Deck] Fixed an uncommon bug where creatures, creature pens, crafting stations etc. cannot be interacted with sometimes, after unequipping a Hoe. Thank you to those who have let me know about…
Announcement1 changeFix - Research Story
Hotfix v1.1.14
Fixes - Fixed unable to pick up wall decor when placed behind the fireplace. - Fixed unable to pick up placed items in the bottom right corner of certain areas, such as the Meadows, Cliffside, and Lakeside. Changes - Ad…
Event3 changesFixStore - Research Story
Hotfix v1.1.13
Fixed torch having no placement collision. Torches previously misplaced on the Shipping Box will be destroyed. - Fixed rare crash when loading some saves. - [Controller] Reduced deadzone of toolwheel. Thank you for play…
Announcement1 changeFixPerformance - Research Story
Research Story is part of GamesAid's Charity Sale 2026!
GamesAid is a UK-based charity that acts as an umbrella to support a number of smaller charities that help disadvantaged and disabled children and young people. As part of the charity sale, Research Story will be 20% of…
Store2 changesGameplay - Research Story
Hotfix v1.1.12
Just one fix in this patch: - [Controller] Fixed unable to add mana cell to Drill. Thank you for your reports! If you run into any bugs, you can submit a bug report via the "Report a bug" button at the bottom right of t…
Announcement1 changeFix - Research Story
Minor patch v1.1.11
v1.1.11 Some key fixes and several balancing changes: Fixes - Attempt to fix uncommon bug where the cutscenes at the Garden do not play properly. - [Controller] Fixed an uncommon crash when opening a Porter Chest while…
Security2 changes1 numericFix - Research Story
Hotfix v1.1.10
v1.1.10 - Fixed a bug where crops cannot be harvested/removed when withered that affected some players. - The hint for the second creature of the creature puzzle was edited for clarity. Thank you for your reports and fe…
Announcement1 changeFix - Research Story
Hotfix v1.1.9
v1.1.9 - Fixed crash when adding item to Signs while the Axe is equipped. - Fixed player customisation glitch in the moment right after closing tutorial cards in the Knowledge tab (if player is holding an item). - Some…
Announcement1 changeFixPerformance - Research Story
Hotfix v1.1.8
Fixed greenhouse not loading farm tiles properly for some players. - Fixed greenhouse sprinklers not working for some players. - Fixed Auto-tappers appearing on Woodyshrooms. - [Controller] Fixed a few visual bugs where…
Announcement1 changeFix - Research Story
Hotfix v1.1.7
Minor fixes in this one: - Fixed collision box error for two secrets. - [Simplified Chinese] Fixed some missing localisation errors. Miki
Announcement1 changeFixGameplay - Research Story
Hotfix v1.1.6c
Fixed sprinklers not working on the farm (broke in the last patch, v1.1.6). --- I'm sorry for my mistake and the inconvenience caused. This shouldn't have happened and I'll be more careful in the future! Please make sur…
Announcement1 changeFix
