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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Hotfix v1.1.7
Minor fixes in this one: - Fixed collision box error for two secrets. - [Simplified Chinese] Fixed some missing localisation errors. Miki
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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 - Research Story
Patch v1.1.6
Fixes - Fixed being able to skip during the tutorial while the Shipping Bin UI is open, causing a freeze. - Fixed occasional blinking visual bug for watering can level when reloading game. - Fixed Sprinklers not working…
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Hotfix v1.1.5
Fixed crash when trying to move a Farm Building while it is raining. - Fixed some localisation errors. Sorry about the crash and thank you for the bug reports! - Miki
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Hotfix v1.1.4
Some minor fixes: [Controller] Fixed unable to pick up utensils (e.g. Bowl & Whisk) from tables. - Fixed some localisation errors. Thank you for playing Research Story! Miki
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Hotfix v1.1.3
Fixed debris spawning on animal pens and tilled soil. - Fixed some typos (Theo's dialogue). Thank you for your bug reports! If you have any feedback or run into any issues, please let me know via the "Report a bug" butt…
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Hotfix v1.1.2
A few smaller fixes: - Fixed indestructible stumps. - Fixed Auto-tapper glitch. Thank you for playing Research Story! - Miki
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