- Video Game Rental Update – Release Date & Autumn Sale Discount - 1 October 2026
Hello Video Store Owners!We are SUPER excited to officially announce the official date for the next major content update for Retro Rewind.The Video Game Rental Update will be dropping on November 5th!You will finally be able to rent out video games in your store! Woohoo!Thank you so much for your patience. This free update will include a ton of new content:Two new video game consoles with tons of games to rent, collect and sell.A new Customer Profile System, including the ability to ban customers.New shelves and decorations.New movie and video game new releases.The new Tech Shed Electronics store, where you can buy games and repair broken systems.New store expansions.Controller support.Various QoL improvements, new achievements, new music and plenty of other extra goodies!30% OFF during the Steam Autumn Sale!If you’re planning to jump in before the big update, now is a great time to get…
- Video Game Rentals Are Coming This Fall! - 3 August 2026
Hello Video Store Owners!We’re back with another dev update to let you know how development is going. This Steam News post is all about our upcoming Video Game Rental Update. Development is going great, and we’re still on track to release the free update this fall as planned. Our focus is on delivering this update to it's maximum potential, which means we won't be releasing any smaller updates before then. We thought it was time to share a sneak peek of some of the exciting features we've been working on.The Golden Age of Video GamesLet’s kick things off by officially revealing the two video game consoles coming to Retro Rewind: the Super Tenko and the Saga Origin. If you grew up in the ’90s, you’ll probably recognize the inspiration behind these classic systems. Super Tenko Saga OriginBack then, gaming was simple and fun. You invited a friend over for some split-screen action and you s…
- Summer Sale Discount & Steam Trading Cards - 25 June 2026
You can pick up Retro Rewind at 20% off during the Steam Summer Sale!If you missed our latest content update earlier this week, we've added new player levels, decorations, and more. Be sure to check out our previous Steam News post for the full details on everything that's been added.https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/3552140/view/717907667832537583 As always, keep and eye on our Discord for teasers and more info on upcoming updates!The Retro Rewind Steam Community Market is Open!We know many of our players love collecting those shiny holographic tapes. A lot of you also enjoy building collections on the Steam Community Market. We’re a little late to the party, but we’ve finally added Steam Trading Cards! Head over to the Steam Market and check them out if collecting is your thing.Thanks for all the support and happy Summer Sale to all!-The Retro Rewind Team
- Patch Note - CL 2308 - 24 June 2026
Fixes & Improvements Reduced the chance of customers returning a broken VHS player by approximately 30%. Updated localization textures. Improved the random movie selection shown in the main menu. Movies are now generated from a wider variety of genres instead of favoring Horror and Drama. Fixed a potential crash that could occur from the main menu. Fixed an issue where the Sidewalk upgrade could fail to unlock correctly. Fixed the Repair Station unlocking at the wrong level. Fixed collision issues on the Toy Shelf. Fixed incorrect UI context mapping text for Toys and Concessions.
- Renting VHS Players & More! - 22 June 2026
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 RentalsStarting today, your video stores can now rent out VHS players!Once you reach the required player level, you'll be able to unlock the System Rental Shelf located in the backstore. Order VHS players from the Catalogue, place them on the shelf and customers will ask to rent them out at the help desk. When a VHS player is returned, be sure to test it at the Testing Station. Like your movies, not all customers will handle your equipment with care and no one wants to rent out a broken machine! Oh, and no... you can’t rent out VCR machines. We wouldn’…
- Small Patch CL 2195 & CL 2198 - 15 May 2026
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 - 12 May 2026
- Fixed Spanish text - Hide beta text - Fixed an issue with the store name when reloading your save file
- Repair Desk Update Out Now! - 11 May 2026
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 the storage area to fix broken tapes and bring them back to life!The Sidewalk SignThere’s a new promotional sign outside the store!You can display different ads that boost sales and generate profit in different ways. Once the sign is unlocked, it’s…
- Celebrating One Month of Retro Rewind! - 16 April 2026
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 to the standard membership. Customers will be able to sign up for a seasonal pass, giving them access to exclusive discounts and perks.Additionally, many of you have been asking for a way to deal with… impatient customers 😤We hear you, and it’s som…
- CL 2095 - Storage and Localization update - 7 April 2026
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 want much more for Retro Rewind. More features are already in development.. we are just not ready to reveal them yet. :)
- Hot fix - Patch CL 2072 - 27 March 2026
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 - 26 March 2026
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 requesting a raiseImprovementImproved stairs collisionsAdjusted controller dead zone for improved responsivenessImproved save game stabilitySave slots now include up to 4 backup files in your save folderAdd a interface when the game is savingAdded ne…
- Over 100,000 Copies Sold! - Upcoming Updates - 22 March 2026
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 to Retro Rewind! We’ve been gathering feedback and revisiting ideas to shape our upcoming roadmap. Take a look below!First of all, all upcoming updates will be completely FREE. Even though Retro Rewind has launched as a full release, we have no plans…
- Minor Patch CL 1994 - 21 March 2026
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. Add more localization on Italian (74% done) Fix issues Fixed AI stopping working when they wanted to take a pause, but had both no-bathroom and no-sleep skills Fixed New release T_bkg_Com_01 texture hand orientation Fixed slush machine - The paper c…
- RETRO REWIND OUT NOW! - 17 March 2026
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 Simulator. This is the perfect bundle for all you shop simulator enthusiasts! Patch NotesA few content creators and beta testers received early copies of Retro Rewind to help test and promote the game. To keep track of improvements, fixes, and additional…
- Launch Trailer & Release Date! - 22 February 2026
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! - 19 December 2025
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 hard at work creating a wide variety of custom events to bring more life and personality to the game. What you experienced in the demo with the Harvest Festival was just a small taste of what all four seasons have in store! With Christmas right aroun…
- Demo Update - Build 1555 - 18 November 2025
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 revisit this decision in the future.Closing Store TimeWe felt that the first two days of the demo were a bit too long since there aren’t many tasks to do when the store first opens. Based on your feedback, we have introduced new business hours that va…
- Retro Rewind Demo - Minor Patch Build 1501 - 2 November 2025
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! - 1 November 2025
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
