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Hotfix v1.2.2
Fixes [ROG Ally/Steam Deck] Fixed an uncommon bug that allows placing items in out-of-bound areas when using touchscreen. You can now also pick up the items stuck in out-of-bound areas if you previously ran into this bu…
Announcement2 changesFix - Research Story
Hotfix v1.2.1
Fixes - Fixed V-sync "On" setting not applied when first launching game. - [Simplified Chinese] Fixed 滩 character not rendering correctly. Changes - Crouching is disabled while you're mounted. Thank you for playing Rese…
Announcement2 changesFixGameplay - Research Story
🎉 v1.2 Carefree Creatures, Anniversary Gifts + Switch News!🎉
Hello Researchers! One year ago, Research Story reached 1.0. I am incredibly grateful to every single person who has supported the game and our journey 💗 To celebrate our first year of full release, the v1.2 Carefree C…
Event20 changesFixCompatibility - Research Story
v1.2 Carefree Creatures - Major Update
New Content 🎠2 New Creatures with Rideable Mount Feature! Claypybara: A mud-loving creature found in the new Clayey Shallows sub-area. Taming them provides a steady daily source of Clay. Mossybara: A companion rumoured…
Event60 changesFixGameplay - Research Story
Research Story is 25% off for Steam Summer Sale!
Research Story is having its deepest discount ever - 25% off for the Steam Summer Sale! The sale will end July 9, 10am PT. Also... The Capy’s out of the bag! The upcoming v1.2 update features a couple of adorable new ri…
Patch notes1 changeCompatibility - Research Story
🌸 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 notes5 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…
Announcement2 changesFixUI/audio - 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…
Announcement3 changesFixUI/audio - 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…
Announcement2 changesFixUI/audio - 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…
Event2 changes1 numericFix
