Research Story News

[h2]Hello Researchers![/h2]

[h3]✍️ Important Note:

This update is regarding the Research Story Demo version. Players who play on the purchased version the game will not be affected by this update!

Thank you![/h3]

[h3]📖 Demo update from v0.2.7.2 to v0.3[/h3]
The v0.2.7.2 Research Story Demo has been available since the Feb 2022 Steam Next Fest, and it is a very old version of the game. Since then, lots have been added during Early Access.

One key feature missing from our early Demo is controller support, and we've received multiple comments from players that they are unable to try it out due to that. Now that we're closer to 1.0, we're finally able to update our demo, so that the important features will be consistent across the demo and the Early Access v0.11 version! 😊✨



This change in the demo means a few things:
1) Old demo saves (v0.2.7.2) will not be read by this new version, as they are not compatible. This is a one-time effect, and new demo saves will not be affected.
2) The saves created in the new demo (v0.3) will be compatible with the purchased version.
3) The new demo will have a time limit for each save playthrough. Players can play 5 in-game days before the demo ends.
4) You can still create multiple save files in the demo.

Since the v0.3 demo is very close to the full version of the game, this is likely the last time I'll update the demo (aside from major bugfixes)!

Thank you everyone for playing Research Story! Happy New Year! 🎉

- Miki

Just a small fix today.
- [Controller] Fixed a visual bug where the glyph for consuming items shows the default setting instead of the player's setting.

Thank you!
Miki 🤍

Some fixes and balancing changes:
- Fixed cannot change to 4th active hotbar when first purchasing the Shoulder Bag.
- Balancing/QOL for fertilisers: Using better quality materials will yield more fertiliser through the Composter.
- [Controller] Fixed a bug where player cannot interact with the Map Activity during the Violet Archive Hangout with Eira.

Thank you for playing Research Story!
Miki 🤍

Some fixes and minor changes:
- Fixed a bug that causes the Hamnmer/Fishing Rod to stop working sometimes. Caused by removing held item from the inventory menu.
- Fixed Lettice and Dancer's Heel scroll submission location in the shelves.
- Fixed a visual bug where Eira may be seen in a chair while talking to her outdoors.
- The Striated Rock item can now be placed on tables.
- Updated Pupu's Shimmer sprite for more contrast.
- [Controller] Improved speeding up text during dialogue using B button.
- [Controller] Changed Skip Cutscenes to X button.

Thank you for playing Research Story!
Miki 🤍

A few more hotfixes! Thank you very much for your reports and patience! - Fixed a crash that happens when clicking on the ice cream maker during the Ice Cream Festival.
- Fixed a crash that at the start of Teagan's Orange Heart Event cutscene.
- Fixed animal spawning out of bounds in the Woods.

Miki