ReStory Updates & Patch Notes — Launch Fixes So Far
Every ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs update and patch note — the launch-day known issues (firmware bug, achievement unlocks, competition inventory), the first patch timeline, and what the developer has promised.
ReStory Updates & Patch Notes — Launch Fixes So Far
ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs launched August 6, 2026 and the developer was already talking about its first patch within 24 hours — the launch-week announcement doubled as a known-issues list. This guide tracks every update, the bug list, and what the developer has said about what's next. For how the game itself works in the meantime, see the main guide.
Here's what you'll learn:
- The launch-day known-issues list (official)
- The first patch timeline
- The developer's communication and roadmap status
The Launch-Day Known Issues (Official)
From the developer's Steam announcement, posted within the first day:
- "How Did I Do It" and "Frugal" achievements unlocking early
- Updating firmware bug for the Guitar Legend and MyPod (see the firmware guide for the workaround)
- Unable to use inventory in competition mode (see the walkthrough for competitions)
- Error with the 'IDM device' disassembling
- Error with the mail tab button not indicating new emails
- Some bugs with UltraWide screens when disassembling
- Some gadgets getting stuck in the sonic bath
The developer said they were "already working on the first update to address feedback and bugs" within the first day, with most fixes slated for that first patch.
The Patch Timeline
| Version | Status | Contents |
|---|---|---|
| v1.0.005r | Launched | Day-one build |
| First patch | Was in progress at launch | Firmware bug, achievement unlocks, competition inventory, IDM device, mail indicator, UltraWide, sonic bath |
The first patch had not shipped as of this page's last update — check the Steam news hub for the latest announcement.
With a first patch pending, it's a good moment to back up your save — see the save file guide. Indie launch patches occasionally touch save-adjacent systems.
Roadmap Status
The developer's roadmap message at launch was about stability first: fix the known issues, then "continue working toward" Steam Deck Verified (see the Deck guide). There's no published content roadmap for post-launch features — post-1.0 content plans haven't been announced. Any roadmap news will be reflected here when it lands.
FAQ
Is there a ReStory update yet? The first patch was in progress within 24 hours of launch (August 6–7), fixing the known issues listed above. As of this page's update, the patch had not yet shipped — watch the Steam news hub.
What bugs was ReStory fixing at launch? Achievements unlocking early ("How Did I Do It", "Frugal"), the Guitar Legend/MyPod firmware update bug, competition-mode inventory errors, an IDM device disassembly error, mail tab indicator issues, UltraWide disassembly bugs, and devices stuck in the sonic bath.
Does ReStory have a roadmap? No published content roadmap — the launch focus was stability fixes plus the Steam Deck Verified push. Content plans are unannounced.
Related Guides
- ReStory Guide — Everything You Need to Know
- ReStory Update Firmware — How to Flash Devices
- ReStory Save File Location & Backup
- ReStory on Steam Deck — Playable Rating
Official resources: Steam store page · Steam news hub · IGN game page · GOG store page
Last Updated: August 12, 2026