Community18 Aug 2026Steam Deck Verified!Hello shoppers! A quick update from management, we are happy to announce that Storebound is now Steam Deck verified! This verification means you can jump into the game with no major tweaks needed. We’ve made sure the interface, controls, and overall feel work well. Grab your Steam Deck, download Storebound, and enjoy a pleasant shopping experience inside Present! Thank you for your support with…
Hello Shoppers! Episode 5 and Episode 6 are coming July 16th! To prepare for launch, we are running a Discord playtest to test the new content before we release it officially. Join The Discord! Once you join, head over to the Playtest channels to find instructions, a place to talk with others about the new content, and a place to report bugs and give feedback. If you enjoy playing content early…
Storebound 1.0 Arrives July 16 with Episodes 5&6! Hello shoppers, Mark your calendars: Storebound will exit Early Access and launch into its full 1.0 version on July 16! After eight months of browsing the aisles of the PRESENT megastore together, you can finally experience the definitive nightmare. The Final Act: Episodes 5 & 6 While Episodes 1 through 4 followed the harrowing stories of regula…
Hello shoppers! The ultimate checkout is finally within sight. We are just days away from officially pulling back the curtain and revealing the Storebound 1.0 release date ! If you want to catch the news live, alongside a fresh look at what’s waiting for you in the depths of the megastore, make sure to tune into these upcoming summer showcases: · May 27th | AG French Direct Livestream · Time: 9…
Hello shoppers! We are incredibly excited to announce that Storebound will be launching its full 1.0 version this summer! Reaching 1.0 is a massive milestone for us, and it means the complete story arc of the Megastore will finally be yours to uncover. But we aren’t just adding the final chapters; we’ve spent the last 10 months listening to you to ensure the definitive version of the game is as…
Hello shoppers! We hope you are enjoying your time shopping at Present with Episodes 3 and 4. If you had a pleasant experience, please leave us a review! You can do that on the main store page below. It's been about a week since we added Episodes 3 and 4. We just put a patch live addressing issues that were reported by players. Here is a list of fixes: · When Episodes 3 and 4 launched, we chang…
Episodes 3 & 4 are now live in a free update! The update can be downloaded now from Steam or you can purchase the game back on the main page if you haven't already! Episodes 3 and 4 take place back in 1997. You play as a new group of teenagers who are determined to break into Present after dark rumors about the store spread. A new monster, unique horrors, more puzzles, and more of Present's mys…
Hello shoppers! Episodes 3 & 4 will be launching TOMORROW! Back in 1997, three teenage vandals break into Present after strange reports peak their curiosity. Play as these teenagers and uncover more of the mystery behind Present while attempting to break in... and then break out. These episodes will also launch with a variety of improvements and quality of life updates. We'll detail these tomor…
Hello Shoppers! Episode 3 and Episode 4 are coming this March! To prep for their release, we are running a Discord playtest to test the new content before we launch it officially. Join The Discord! Once you join, head over to the Playtest channels to find instructions, a place to talk with others about the new content, and a place to report bugs and give feedback. If you enjoy playing content e…
Hello shoppers! Episodes 3 and 4 will be released this March! Here’s a first look! In these episodes, you will play as a new group of characters back in the good ol’ days in 1997. Three teenage vandals decide to break into Present, and you’ll go along with them to uncover unseen horrors within. The Episode 3 and Episode 4 update will be FREE! We’ll be back soon with more information about the n…
Hello shoppers! Happy New Year! Many new shoppers visited Present over the winter holiday season and we wanted to give a big welcome to you all. Since launching Storebound last year, we have put out patches that focused on bug fixing and adding Steam Achievements into the game. The time for Episode 3 and Episode 4 is getting closer! We will be sharing the exact release date soon enough. Listeni…
Hello shoppers! Steam achievements have been added to Storebound. The latest patch has enabled achievements so make sure you are fully updated to start earning them. Last week we also put out a patch to help address networking issues when concerning microphone and lobby matchmaking. Read those patch notes here. If you are still having issues with your microphone, joining lobbies, or hosting lob…
Hello shoppers! A new patch is live that hopes to address networking issues some players are having. · Microphone & Voice Chat: We have added in a fix that should address this for players who were experiencing voice chat issues. This issue would occur when you could not hear your teammates or they could not hear you despite microphone settings being correct. · Joining and Hosting Lobbies: Some…
Hello shoppers! While we’re deep into development on Episodes 3 & 4, we’re also actively monitoring your feedback on Steam and Discord to keep improving the game. This update focuses on stability fixes and resolving several progression blockers reported by players. Bug Fixes · Fixed an issue in Episode 1 where TVs would sometimes fail to display the backshop after completing the puzzle. · Fixed…
Hello shoppers! Today we have a Development Roadmap just for you to share our plans for what's to come for Storebound. Check it out! Let's talk about every milestone that's coming up: · Major Bug Fix Patch - November 2025 : We've already gotten our first patch up, but we are continuing to read reports and fix issues with Episode 1 and Episode 2. Another big patch is coming to address more issue…
Hello shoppers! Our first patch to Storebound is live now! Thank you to everyone who reported bugs and provided feedback. Seeing everyone experience the game has been amazing, but we also know some issues were found while playing. This is our first patch to fix both bugs and some gameplay moments. We'll continue to patch the game with fixes and we'll be back soon with a roadmap going over futur…
Hello shoppers! If you are having a technical issues with Storebound, please see if your issue is listed below! We'll also be here to answer other questions so if you are having technical problems please leave a comment Issue: I am unable to connect to lobbies and play with friends in co-op. Answer: Here are a few things you can try: • Check your antivirus and Windows Defender and make sure to…
Hello, shoppers! Storebound has just launched, and we’d love to hear what you really enjoyed and what didn’t quite hit the mark in the first two playable Episodes. Your feedback will directly shape what comes next, the features we focus on, and the things we remove from the shelves. We made a super short survey (1–2 minutes, anonymous, no login needed) to gather your thoughts. Take the Survey H…
STOREBOUND EARLY ACCESS IS LIVE! The grand opening of Present is here, your favorite store is finally opening its doors! Greetings, valued customers! Storebound Early Access is now live! That’s right — the wait is over. The lights are on, the aisles are clean, and the staff is ready to help . What’s in store for you · Episodes 1 & 2 available at launch, offering roughly 2 hours of gameplay. · S…
Hello shoppers! We are going to be running a playtest for Early Access and Episode 2 starting tomorrow at 4PM UTC and will close on Monday the 10th. Help us break the game, give feedback, and report bugs to help us improve the launch of Early Access! · To register, just go to the game's Steam page and click the green "Request Access" button. If we get a big influx of requests, we might not be a…
Storebound will open its doors to Early Access on November 17th! Hi, shoppers! Steam Next Fest is over, and we wanted to thank everyone who played the demo, shared feedback or left a review. It has been a lot of fun watching people try to escape the first part of the Store, whether they succeeded or not! We improved the beginning of the game and are squashing bugs thanks to all of your feedback…
Hello Shoppers! Storebound is featured in the new Steam Next Fest that just went live! Head over to our demo page and download the Storebound demo to play now! If you have already shopped with us, thank you! Everyone who played the demo already and gave feedback helped us to find bugs and tune up balancing. If you haven't shopped with us before, welcome! We’re Embers, the studio behind Murky Di…
Hello shoppers! Thank you to everyone who has played the demo so far and left a review. We have taken the time to look over all the player feedback to find ways to improve the game. Yesterday, we put a new patch live that adjusts the overall difficulty of Storebound and should help to make your time shopping a much smoother experience! Demo Patch 2 Changes: · The running speed of the employees…
Hello shoppers! Thank you to everyone who has played the demo for Storebound so far. We are looking over all of the feedback we have received to improve the game, starting with a new patch that is out right now! If you haven't already, please consider leaving a review for the Storebound demo! It really does help us out, and more importantly we are reading every review to help us improve the gam…
Hello shoppers! The demo for Storebound is live NOW! Go play the demo here: Storebound also just had brand new trailer in Indie Fan Fest. Check out the trailer! The team has been hard at work on Storebound, so we are happy to finally share the game with you with something you can play. This demo offers a glimpse into the mall — a fragment of the story within the larger experience of the full ga…
Hello shoppers! Storebound will have a brand new trailer in the upcoming Indie Fan Fest next Wednesday, September 24th! The showcase will go live at 9 AM PST. We will also be announcing some news about an upcoming demo for Storebound that time as well. The team has been hard at work on Storebound, and we can't wait for you to see what we have been cooking up. During Indie Fan Fest, we will also…
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