The FUZZBY Update is Here!

Hey Restorers! 💛

The Fuzzby Update is out now, bringing two new devices to ReStory. Say hi to Fuzzby, the legendary fluffy companion, and take apart the iconic Nony PlayMachine Controller, the original one!

We also have a ton of improvements and fixes rolling out with this update. We've been reading your feedback, discussions, and reviews to make sure we hit as many issues as possible. Please check out the full patch notes below.

Also:

• We have rolled out a fix for the story progression bugs experienced by some players. Please see more details at the end of this post to learn how to install this fix.

• The new device that we teased a couple of weeks ago is still in the works!

Steam Deck Verified

Take ReStory on the go with full Steam Deck support! We've become Steam Deck verified and introduced multiple QoL improvements and fixes to better optimise handheld performance.

Quality of Life Improvements

Major Fixes:

- Fixed a Xi-Box disassembly issue where one screw had no associated part.
- Fixed repaired circuit traces and solder points not being properly restored after saving and loading.
- Fixed a memory leak that occurred after painting and shipping devices.
- Fixed memory leaks related to various gameplay modes.
- Disabled depth-of-field blur to reduce GPU load.
- Visits postponed to the next day are no longer lost when saving and loading at midnight.
- Quest items can no longer be placed in the inventory and accidentally destroyed.
- Fixed quest-related circuit boards losing their soldering requirements after ultrasonic cleaning.
- Fixed controller navigation in the main menu and pause menu settings.
- Fixed settings toggles not updating or animating correctly, including VSync when changing the FPS limit.
- Fixed Chinese character rendering and font outlines.
- Fixed localization issues across various languages.
- Devices stuck in the environment can now be selected and picked up.
- Fixed boxes and devices being placed inside one another.
- Shelves now respond correctly when stacking and unstacking license boxes.
- Fixed the Globalisation achievement being incorrectly awarded when loading older saves.
- Added handling for a rare error when loading player profile data.

Graphics:

- Added graphics presets, including dedicated presets for Steam Deck, Steam Deck OLED, and Steam Machine.
- Added automatic graphics settings detection based on your hardware, including dedicated presets for Mac.
- Reworked graphics presets and available settings, including MSAA as an anti-aliasing option.
- Graphics settings are now saved locally for each computer and are no longer synced through Steam Cloud.
- Graphics quality presets can now be changed from the pause menu.
- Optimized background and environment textures, reduced VRAM usage, and fixed bush edges and nighttime background lighting.

Optimization & UI/UX:

- Fixed device painting on older graphics cards.
- Reworked device painting for better precision and performance.
- Optimized inventory performance when handling large numbers of parts.
- Improved the readability of controller button icons in tooltips and tutorials.
- Added quick navigation buttons between settings categories.
- New emails now appear at the top of the list.
- Adjusted the camera for screens with aspect ratios close to 4:3.
- Fixed shadow cascade settings and incorrect sunlight shadows.
- Fixed indoor fog and optimized fog rendering behind the workshop.
- Improved soft shadows, eliminating large, dark, stair-step artifacts on devices.
- Fixed soft shadow compatibility with older DirectX graphics cards.
- SSAO is now enabled by default in additional graphics presets.
- Improved loading times for inventories containing many items and made switching filters faster.
- Improved loading times for mailboxes containing large numbers of emails.
- Improved performance of the flea market, decoration shop, parts shop, and competition app lists.
- Optimized part shadow rendering on the work mat.
- Optimized character rendering and graphics performance when MSAA is disabled.
- Optimized workshop lighting.

Bug Fixes:

- Fixed the notebook opening when holding down its hotkey or controller button during disassembly.
- Fixed painting issues with Robby the robot dog's ears and flashlight side panels.
- Fixed sticker placement on Nerdio watch bodies and straps.
- Fixed various other minor bugs.
- Fixed the competition list scrolling when hovering over the device purchase button.
- Fixed issues with the settings menu and animated UI buttons.
- Fixed hover and click sounds for painting and sticker equipment.

Gameplay:

- Flea market devices may now support software upgrades that increase their resale value.
- You can now apply stickers to flashlights.
- Customizing devices now adds bonuses to their resale value.
- Made it easier to attach Nerdio watch straps and walkie-talkie antennas.
- Added automatic recovery of missing parts for damaged competition devices from older saves.
- Devices that have set a record are now marked with a medal in the competition app.
- Added automatic screw targeting when playing with a controller.
- Added settings for controller cursor sensitivity and device rotation speed.
- Added an option to disable cursor acceleration when pushing the controller stick far from its center.
- Added controller button hints for opening the inventory and notebook during disassembly.
- Parts placed in the ultrasonic cleaner are now marked with a separate droplet icon in the notebook.
- The notebook now displays applied device upgrades, and increased resale prices are highlighted in green in tooltips.
- Added an option to sort parts by assembly order in the parts shop.
- Added alternative colors for devices found at the flea market and in random orders.
- Burnt components no longer become dirty again after being cleaned in the ultrasonic cleaner and moved to the inventory.
- Added an option to disable stereo sound on the radio.
- Added an option to disable the successful action sound effect.
- Added sound effects for picking up devices, using inventory buttons, and moving parts.

Other:

- The Akiba Cup trophy and Historical Heritage Preservation Certificate now provide 15 comfort points each.
- Small parts and wires now stack correctly when taken out of the inventory, after loading a save, and during competitions.
- The ultrasonic cleaner is now locked while working on a competition device.
- Taking a completed competition device back from the shipping area no longer removes parts belonging to another device from the workbench.
- Purchasing a device normally no longer prevents ordering the same device for a competition.
- Added a Credits button to the main menu.
- Added unique interaction sounds for Fuzzby's fur.