Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator
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| In-game event | Renting VHS Players & More! Hi there, video store entrepreneurs! It’s been a little over a month since our last update, and we’re back with more exciting post-launch content! Our current goal is to focus on rolling out individual features and various content as we work toward the major video game update coming in a few months. Let’s dive in today's patch notes! System Rentals Starting today, your video stores can now rent… | 23860201 | |
| Game update | Small Patch CL 2195 & CL 2198 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. | — | |
| Game update | Small Patch - CL 2089 - Fixed Spanish text - Hide beta text - Fixed an issue with the store name when reloading your save file | — | |
| In-game event | Repair Desk Update Out Now! 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! T… | — | |
| Community | Celebrating One Month of Retro Rewind! 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 Feature Our community poll on Discord wrapped up and the video store owners have spoken! We are excited… | — | |
| Game update | CL 2095 - Storage and Localization update 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 prog… | — | |
| Game update | Hot fix - Patch CL 2072 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… | — | |
| Game update | Patch CL 2068 Add content · Added a “Teleport Stuck Movies” button next to storage drop box. Balancing · Increased the likelihood of customers picking movies from their favorite genre or new releases · Increased the likelihood of customers picking movies in small and medium-sized stores. · Increased the likelihood of customers picking their favorite movie · Increased number of clients in mid and large store… | — | |
| Community | Over 100,000 Copies Sold! - Upcoming Updates To All Retro Rewind Players, Thank You We’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… | — | |
| Game update | Minor Patch CL 1994 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,… | — | |
| Steam news | RETRO REWIND OUT NOW! 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 de… | — | |
| Announcement | Launch Trailer & Release Date! 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 | — | |
| Community | Dev Update! 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 Month We 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 202… | — | |
| In-game event | Demo Update - Build 1555 Late and Broken fees We heard you and added: Fees! Customers will now be charged a fee if they return your movies late (or bring them back broken). Fees Price Late $2 Broken $20 What 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… | — | |
| Game update | Retro Rewind Demo - Minor Patch Build 1501 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… | 20257164 | |
| Steam news | The Retro Rewind Demo is Out Now! 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 | — | |
| Community | The Demo Drops November 1st! 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!… | — | |
| Community | Adult Movies - Yes or No? 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, comed… | — | |
| Community | Summary of Playtest & Next Update 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! ːsteamthumbsupː This 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 m… | — | |
| Community | The Open Playtest Starts Today! 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… | — | |
| Steam news | Sign Up for the Open Playtest! 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 playt… | — |
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