Fuzzby update: current release and repair scope
The Fuzzby update is released, adding Fuzzby and the original Nony PlayMachine Controller. The story-progression fix is a separate beta_version branch for affected players. The previously teased device is still in development; this release does not confirm all earlier story additions. Before testing beta_version, make an independent copy of the relevant save directory. Keep that backup outside the live save folder; cloud sync alone is not a rollback backup. The branch is only for affected story-progression issues. After the fix is applied, follow the publisher’s instruction to return to Default.
Earlier teased content: the September postponement
The September 18 postponement concerned the earlier planned content update. It does not mean the separately released Fuzzby update is still waiting for a release date. The October 27 announcement says the previously teased device is still in development.
Save backups and the optional story-fix branch
The September announcement did not establish save compatibility for the earlier planned update. For the released Fuzzby update, follow the current publisher instructions: beta_version is for the specified story-progression issue, not a requirement for everyone or a promise to recover every old save. Make an independent backup before testing and preserve Day 365 and invitation-route checkpoints. Use Save Location and Story Not Progressing for the folder and recovery steps.
Hidden or missing part — cannot complete an order
Use this as a troubleshooting checklist, not as a guaranteed official fix. First rotate the device and inspect behind it and along the workbench edge. Compare the Notebook part list with the device and inventory, check the Sonic Bath, then restore a copied protected save. If the part is still absent, record the build, device, order, missing part and a screenshot before reporting it.
- Behind or underneath the device
- Workbench edge and visual occlusion
- Notebook part list
- Inventory and donor boxes
- Sonic Bath
- Copied protected save
- Bug report with build, order and missing-part name
Historical timeline: the September 10, 14 and 18 announcements
September 10 announced news for tinyBuild Connect. September 14 named September 21 as the planned release date. The September 18 notice then postponed that plan without a replacement date. This is the earlier announcement history; the separate Fuzzby release and the device still in development are described above.
Why is the shop dirty, smelly, or stuck at three stars?
Separate three different causes before buying decorations or repeating repairs.
| Cause | How to recognize it | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Actual shop state | Visible starter trash, boxes, newspaper, low Zen | Remove remaining clutter and add useful decoration |
| Story review campaign | Ratings suddenly fall after a threat or rival event despite a clean shop | Continue the active main-story order; the review state resolves through the story |
| 1.0.015 guitar blocker | Three stars occur at the rock-musician guitar hand-in and story stops | Historical 1.0.015 case; keep the original save and use the current story-progression guidance above. |
Historical patch record — Hotfix 1.0.015: update before troubleshooting story progress
Historical 1.0.015 record: this hotfix addressed a story blocker after the rock musician’s guitar repair, sometimes accompanied by a three-star result. At that time, 1.0.013r was the latest full announced patch. Some saves already stuck before 1.0.013 might not recover automatically. These are dated patch notes, not the current-release instructions; use the Fuzzby guidance above and Story Not Progressing for a current problem.
Historical patch record — Rock-musician guitar or three-star result: current recovery order
The old 1.0.015 recovery advice was to protect the original slot and retry the guitar hand-in once from an earlier copy. It is retained as history, not a request to install or downgrade to 1.0.015 today. For current progression problems, follow Story Not Progressing and Save Location; keep the original save and record the build, order, rating and last objective.
| Save state | Next action | What the result means |
|---|---|---|
| Historical 1.0.015, protected pre-hand-in copy | Redo the hand-in once | Best test of the 1.0.015 fix |
| Already stuck before 1.0.013 | Preserve it and test a copied slot | May not be repaired automatically |
| Different story blocker | Use the normal objective checklist | Do not assume the guitar fix covers every quest |
Historical patch record — Fixed in 1.0.013r versus reports still being watched
The left column is taken from the official patch scope. The right column contains player reports seen after updating; those are not confirmed universal defects.
| Officially addressed in 1.0.013r | Still reported by some players |
|---|---|
| Five save slots and several story blockers | Mixed-language UI or text |
| Sonic Bath item-loss cases | Controller or left-stick delay |
| Older Intel Mac exit 173 cases | Heat, stutter or performance variance |
| Marketplace, competition and inventory issues | Painting still at 0% with the named palette |
| Soldering, fonts and controller fixes | Achievement triggers on particular saves |
Use the symptom decision path
Confirm the build, protect the save, reproduce once, and isolate whether the block is an order state, missing part, tool mode, story branch, platform issue, or current-build defect. Do not repeat destructive steps on the only save.
What to include in a useful report
State platform, patch, language, controller, CPU/GPU, resolution, order, device, part and exact action. Add a screenshot or short video and, when requested by the developer, a protected save and log. Say whether a clean reload reproduces it.
ReStory on Steam Deck — Verified status and external-controller switching
Valve currently returns category 3 (Verified) for the default Deck controller configuration. The readable compatibility note says external Bluetooth/USB controllers may not be selected by default on Deck or SteamOS and may need to be chosen manually as the active controller through the Quick Access Menu. This is not a guarantee that every external controller, PC controller-only flow, or touch input works.
Where to verify an answer
Use official Steam announcements for patch status, Steam Technical Support for reproducible reports, Steam Guides for route evidence, and the current in-game Notebook for device parts. A community answer becomes stronger when it names the build and shows the exact state.
Historical patch record — Fast answers to the most common current symptoms
Airbrush not spraying or paint stuck at 0%: confirm that the customer requested painting, buy the exact named palette, select that palette rather than Freestyle, expose the correct surface, and test once after reloading. Treat a failure that remains on hotfix 1.0.015 as a player-reported issue, not an officially confirmed universal bug. Story stopped: read every active To-Do and email, inspect bought licenses and unfinished main-quest orders, then retry from a protected slot. Soldering lines missing: update first, expose the intended board, confirm the soldering tool and task, and compare the current official fix before using an old workaround. Sonic Bath item missing: stop advancing the day, check the bath, bench, inventory and parts box, then reload the pre-cleaning save if necessary. Achievement did not unlock: verify the exact trigger and relevant invitation branch, keep Steam online, and replay from the closest checkpoint. Performance or controller trouble: test without overlays, record frame cap, resolution, controller connection and hardware, then change one setting at a time. These checks are deliberately conservative: they preserve evidence and avoid turning a recoverable state into a damaged only save.
Mac installs 0 KB or no files
If Steam never downloads ReStory on macOS, use the Mac launch error guide for the developer-recommended verify, restart, reinstall, and report sequence. Do not delete saves or disable macOS security for an installation that has not delivered game files.
FAQ: Can I make more shelf room for licenses?
A developer confirmed that licenses can be stacked and that new shelves can be bought in the HomeDepot shop. Player replies report limits when replacing, moving, reselling or recovering the cost of placed shelves, but those outcomes have not been reproduced on the current build here. Before replacing furniture, protect the save and record money, stored objects and positions; do not assume the old shelf or its value will be preserved.
FAQ: Why is unloading deliveries awkward on the left side?
Status: Player reported. A current community post describes the camera switching back toward the centre while the pointer is over a narrow part of a delivery box on the left. No camera-lock option, threshold control, or sensitivity slider is confirmed. Unload fewer boxes at once, separate story and marketplace boxes, and record a short capture if it repeats.
FAQ: Why can an open or empty box block an order?
Check the bench, both shelves, delivery area, inventory, and spare-parts box for the order’s base part or a tiny loose component. Reports describe boxes that remain when a part is elsewhere or was used as a donor. Preserve the save before moving parts; no universal abandon-order control is established.
FAQ: Can I lock the left, centre, or right shop camera?
Unknown. Reports describe the transition threshold and repeated left-to-centre switching, but the reviewed sources do not confirm a camera-lock setting or adjustable threshold. Capture cursor position, screen, input device, and build for a report.
FAQ: Is ReStory available on mobile?
Android has an official Google Play listing, but a worldwide public release is not confirmed. The official iPhone and iPad form provides future pre-order and launch notifications; it is not an App Store pre-order or download. Exact date, price, requirements and cross-save remain unknown.
Is ReStory multiplayer or co-op?
The official Steam store lists the game as single-player. A separate fan mod describes two-player co-op and Versus; it is not the official Fuzzby update. Read the Multiplayer status guide for the author’s documented features, Steam invitation testing limits and save cautions.
Are there ReStory mods besides co-op?
Yes. Author pages describe repair automation, tip multipliers, and clock or money controls. Use the ReStory mods directory to compare their purposes and loaders. The Multiplayer status guide covers the separate co-op project. These listings are community projects, not official features or a current-build compatibility guarantee.
