The free content update will arrive later than the previously planned September 21 date. The developer says the content is ready but final clearance for a collaboration involving the new device is still pending. No replacement date, release time, build, official device name, unlock requirements or save-compatibility details have been announced.
September update delayed
Delayed beyond September 21. New date, time and build remain unannounced.
- ◷DateDelayed · new date TBA
- $PriceFree
- ★Milestone500,000 copies
- ?Time / buildNot announced
Current status: delayed beyond September 21
The latest official Steam announcement says the free update will be released later than September 21. The developer says the content is ready and attributes the delay to pending final clearance for a collaboration involving the new device. This is a developer statement, not an independently tested release result. No replacement date has been announced.
| Item | Verified status |
|---|---|
| Release status | Delayed |
| New date | Not announced |
| Previous date | September 21, 2026 |
| Price | Free update |
| Build | 1.0.015 current; update build not announced |
| Sales milestone | 500,000 copies sold |
What remains confirmed
The previously announced scope remains Kaito and Haruhi returning, one new character, one new repairable device and more story. The update remains free. A preview image does not confirm the device name or partner brand.
- Free update
- Kaito and Haruhi return
- One new character
- One new repairable device
- More story
Story progress can depend on a completed repair, a To-Do, and the next conversation. Check all three before treating a quiet shop as a softlock.
Actor and engineer: confirmed pair, unknown assignment
The September 14 announcement says adult Kaito and Haruhi become “an actor and an engineer,” but it does not assign either profession to a named character. The September 18 notice delayed the update beyond September 21. Checked September 25: no replacement date, time, or build appears in the official announcement list.
What remains unannounced
The new release date, time, build, official names, profession assignment, unlock requirements, story triggers, achievement changes, save compatibility, new-game requirement and bug fixes remain unknown.
A completed repair can unlock the next dialogue, achievement, or story beat. Save before mutually exclusive choices when the route matters.
Protect your save before release
Use Save Location to copy the active SaveData and BackupSaveData pair before release. Do not overwrite Day 365 or route checkpoints. Current-save compatibility and any new-game requirement are still unconfirmed.
September 14 showcase — historical viewing links
tinyBuild Connect has passed. Official YouTube and Twitch channels remain historical references. No separately verified and licensed update video or image is embedded here.
FAQ: is September 21 still the release date?
No. September 21 was the previous plan, but the latest official announcement says the update will arrive later. Wait for a new official date and verify the download and build before treating it as released.
Announcement log
September 10: the original plan was delayed. September 14: tinyBuild Connect ran and September 21 was announced. September 18: the official notice delayed the update again and cited pending collaboration clearance. September 25 check: no replacement date, time, or build is announced.
Cross-check this step with Kaito, then use Haruhi guide to choose the next action without changing several variables at once.
Research links
These are the primary pages used to check the facts and current release context in this guide.
Official information, observable release behavior, and community reports are deliberately separated. A community report is not presented as a universal fix until it can be reproduced or supported by current patch notes.
