Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator — patch notes and updates
Stored observation / content update:
Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
|---|---|---|
| Small Patch CL 2195 & CL 2198 | 2026-05-15 | Fix: Clients getting stuck on the sidewalk sign. Fix: Snacks and movies could become invisible in the basket or when dropped at the checkout if the player moved the shelf while a client was picking up an item from it. Fix: If teleporting the player to the starting zone fails, force a higher teleport position. Fix: Clients and staff getting stuck on the ceiling sign. |
| Small Patch - CL 2089 | 2026-05-12 | - Fixed Spanish text - Hide beta text - Fixed an issue with the store name when reloading your save file |
| Repair Desk Update Out Now! | 2026-05-11 | Hi there, video store owners!We hope business is booming and your customers aren’t giving you too much trouble with those nasty late and damage fees. Today, we’re excited to bring you the first official post-launch content update for Retro Rewind! As always, our Discord is open to everyone who wants to share feedback, suggest new ideas, or simply chat about the game and their love of movies!The Repair DeskMany of you have been eager to finally do something about those piles of broken VHS tapes. Some of your backstores have practically turned into graveyards for damaged tapes... but the wait is over! You can now use the Repair Desk located in |
| Celebrating One Month of Retro Rewind! | 2026-04-16 | Hi to all video store owners!It’s been one month since Retro Rewind launched on Steam, and we wanted to give you guys a little update! We are currently working hard on the next features. We did add a few small things already, but the first main update will be coming shortly.Community-Voted FeatureOur community poll on Discord wrapped up and the video store owners have spoken!We are excited to announce that we’ll be adding more depth to customer profiles in a future update. Each customer will have their own membership page, featuring detailed information and a breakdown of their previous fees.We’ll also be introducing a VIP Club as an upgrade |
| CL 2095 - Storage and Localization update | 2026-04-07 | Current version: CL 2095 This update mainly adds more languages and storage. Add content - Storage for box - Storage for movies Balancing - Reduced candy dispenser price ($300 → $250) - Increased candy price revenue ($0.50 → $1.00) Translation - Fix fonts for Spanish - Fix missing textures in Spanish Adding languages - Italian - Brazilian Portuguese - Russian - Traditional Chinese (Work in progress) When will additional content be added to the game? We are targeting the end of April for the first update. It will include the Tape Repair Station and more. We are actively following your feedback across Steam, Discord, and Reddit, and we know you |
| Hot fix - Patch CL 2072 | 2026-03-27 | Added a timer to the avoidance system so characters can briefly clip through others if stuck Fixed clients ignoring the clearance bin Improved client pathing when returning movies to the dropbox and exiting the store Balance the maximum number of clients in store (30 → 25) Fixed an issue where shelves remained occupied after clients were done using them, preventing others from accessing them Made adult movies cover darker |
| Patch CL 2068 | 2026-03-26 | Add contentAdded a “Teleport Stuck Movies” button next to storage drop box.BalancingIncreased the likelihood of customers picking movies from their favorite genre or new releasesIncreased the likelihood of customers picking movies in small and medium-sized stores.Increased the likelihood of customers picking their favorite movieIncreased number of clients in mid and large store sizes.Clients now prioritize unreserved shelves to avoid queues and have a higher chance of picking up movies immediately.Clients now stop grabbing snacks, candy, and playing arcade games at store closing time for faster closingReduced the default chance of new staff r |
| Over 100,000 Copies Sold! - Upcoming Updates | 2026-03-22 | To All Retro Rewind Players, Thank YouWe’re only a few days past our official release, and it’s incredible to see that over 100,000 video stores have already opened!The positivity surrounding the game has truly blown us away… Many of you already know this, but we’re just two developers at Blood Pact Studios. We’ve spent nearly two years working on this project, and your incredible support has made our dream a reality.Our top priority right now is addressing any bugs you may encounter. If you do run into an issue, please report it on our Discord. It helps us a lot!Looking ahead, we’re excited to officially confirm that more content is coming t |
| Minor Patch CL 1994 | 2026-03-21 | Minor Patch CL 1974 & 1994 Balancing Balance sick and raise to increase each day instead of having a flat % chance Increased maximum CV generated per day from 3 to 4 Improvement Add more strings states to the catalog repair counter text (Repair it, Completed) Add color and icon in the ESC menu to prevent accidental clicks. Move several louds sounds into Phonophobia sound class (plane, helicopter, emergency siren) Improve stability of AI task Added a preview in the menu context showing the resell value of objects (e.g., Movie Shelf, Sell Product ($35)) Translation Fix calendar textures in Spanish (ES). Loc: Fix broken string in the catalogue. |
| RETRO REWIND OUT NOW! | 2026-03-17 | The game is finally out today!!! To celebrate the launch, Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator is now available with a 20% launch discount! It's time to start running your very own video rental store.The development of Retro Rewind has been an incredible journey. We poured our hearts into this project and truly hope you enjoy the experience. We’d also like to thank everyone who followed the development process, played the demo, and shared their feedback and ideas. The community helped shape Retro Rewind, and we’re incredibly grateful for all the support.Books & Movies Bundle!With the launch of Retro Rewind, we’re teaming up with Bookshop Simul |
| Launch Trailer & Release Date! | 2026-02-22 | We’re excited to share that Retro Rewind: Video Store Simulator is officially launching on March 17!Here’s the official launch trailer:We hope you’re all as excited as we are for the big day. We can’t wait to finally share the full game with everyone and see the amazing video stores you create!Cheers, The Retro Rewind Team |
| Dev Update! | 2025-12-19 | As the end of the year approaches, we figured we could wrap up 2025 with a little development update! But first, let’s start with a bit of Retro Rewind news!Launch Date MonthWe can’t give a specific date just yet, but we are well on track for a March 2026 release! We’re making good progress every day. Only a few more months to go before you get to officially open your video store! January 2026 PlaytestWe plan on releasing a closed Beta version sometime towards the end of January to help playtest important features. If you would like to participate, please keep an eye on our Discord for more info yearly next year.Seasons and EventsWe’ve been h |
| Demo Update - Build 1555 | 2025-11-18 | Late and Broken feesWe heard you and added: Fees!Customers will now be charged a fee if they return your movies late (or bring them back broken).FeesPriceLate$2Broken$20What about Rewind or Reservation fees?From our research, rewind fees were not a popular business model and were generally disliked by customers. We did not want the checkout interaction to constantly be interrupted by various fees like one client forgetting to rewind a movie, the next returning it late, another having a reservation fee, and so on. For the sake of fun and flow, we have kept it limited to only Late and Broken fees for now. Depending on player feedback, we may re |
| Retro Rewind Demo - Minor Patch Build 1501 | 2025-11-02 | Retro Rewind Demo - Patch 1501- Fixed missing glass on Tape Dealer.- Fixed an issue where the player could get softlocked when talking to an NPC while sitting at the checkout.- Fixed movie duplication issue at the Return Station.- Disabled ESC button event in the main menu options to avoid an softlock.- Balance XP needs between levels and machine prices.- Increased the chance of a client receiving their reserved movie. |
| The Retro Rewind Demo is Out Now! | 2025-11-01 | The official Retro Rewind demo is out today! Head over to the Steam demo page and give it a shot! Do you have some feedback to share after playing? Is there something you really liked in the demo? What is THE best movie from the 80s and 90s in your opinion? Jump in our Discord and let us know!RETRO REWIND - DEMO Enjoy the demo!Cheers! The RR Team |
| The Demo Drops November 1st! | 2025-10-23 | Mark your calendars! The official Retro Rewind Demo will be available early morning on November 1st. In the demo, you’ll experience a trip down memory lane! Open shop and play your first week as the proud new owner of a video store. This is the perfect time to get a small glimpse of what Retro Rewind has to offer! For those who joined us during the open playtest, we invite you to jump back in! We’ve added plenty of new features, like a shady tape dealer offering exclusive movies, new colors and wallpapers to make your shop stand out and the Harvest Festival event to wrap up the demo. We’ve also made numerous improvements based on your amazing |
| Adult Movies - Yes or No? | 2025-10-03 | We’ve been getting this question a lot lately: Will there be an adult movie section in the store?Most video stores back in the day had a separate “Adults Only” corner. It's an iconic part of the experience and we've been debating whether to include it in Retro Rewind. We fear it could affect the game’s rating or turn some players away.Our Current Plan:We’re considering a lighthearted, comedic take on the adult genre with stylized and non-vulgar artwork. Movie titles and cover art would lean into light humor and parody, rather than realistic or too explicit details. The adult movies are created using the same Movie Creation Tool that we develo |
| Summary of Playtest & Next Update | 2025-09-30 | Hi,We’ve gathered your amazing feedback and have been hard at work addressing most of it. Thank you for your participation and your help! ːsteamthumbsupːThis Friday will be the last day of our first playtest session.The updates made following player feedback:- Clients now have multiple clothing designs, hairstyles, glasses, hats, beards, and more.- Clients will less frequently keep their mouths wide open and will return to a neutral expression more quickly.- Client eyes and lips change more often.- The game now pauses when the menu is displayed.- A trash can has been added under the Slush machine.- Added missing mapping context (key displays) |
| The Open Playtest Starts Today! | 2025-09-19 | Today’s the day! The Retro Rewind open playtest is officially live, and players can finally open shop for the very first time.As we mentioned in our previous post, the main goal of this playtest is to gather your feedback so we can make the game the best it can be before launch. Was there something unclear while playing? Did you run into anything that felt tedious or unfun? Are there features missing that you’d like to see in the final version? Did you spot a bug, or do you simply want to share something you absolutely loved? We’d love to hear all about it! Share your thoughts with us on the Steam Discussion Board or join the conversation on |
| Sign Up for the Open Playtest! | 2025-09-16 | We’re excited to announce the very first Retro Rewind open playtest will be available soon! Sign-ups are now open on the game’s Steam page, and you’ll receive a notification as soon as the playtest begins.This playtest offers a taste of the full game experience, letting you step into the early 1990s and run your own video rental store for the first 7 in-game days.What’s included in the playtest:Experience a full week as a video store owner in the early 90s.Order movies and shelves to start building your business.Collect 3 of the 11 available movie genres.Play through the full rent/return daily gameplay loop.Help customers find the perfect mov |