- First Short Circuit is Coming Soon! - 30 September 2026
Hello Technicians! ๐ Your feedback on the game from previous playtests and demo has been absolutely astounding! ๐ฅ We heard every word, got every electric shock โก, every equipment malfunction from you. We want to make a game that will truly be the culmination of our work and your feedback and we want to announce another episode in It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator! ๐ It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator - First Short Circuit is Coming Soon! ๐จ Wishlist NOW! ๐ https://store.steampowered.com/app/4965150/It_Works_Electronics_Repair_Simulator__First_Short_Circuit/ What is it exactly? ๐ First Short Circuit is an introduction, the first steps you are going to take in It Works Electronics Repair Simulator. It is going to be a FREE experience that will showcase the more polished, better, improved direction from what you gave us after all the feedback that came to us from you! ๐ก Anotโฆ
- A Bit of Luck! - 28 August 2026
Hello Technicians! ๐ The Demo is here, but it is not the end of Devlogs, now is time for some news of what more is coming to the game! ๐ฐ Grab your tools, put on your magnifying glasses, it is time to inspect what works. The first location you experienced in the Playtest is not the only place you will work in. If you earn enough money, expand your business far enough, you can get a proper building for yourself! The second location opens up a whole new set of possibilities for your business. As you progress, you'll gain access to new licenses, allowing you to take on different types of objects and expand the services you can offer to your customers. ๐ง To make things a bit more exciting, the new location also introduces another mechanic. Auctions! ๐ธ You will be able to buy and resell used electronic equipment that you will fix up yourself. Buy cheap, sell fixed for a higher price. Whatโฆ
- Patch 1.0.2 - 14 August 2026
๐ง New Update! ๐ง Weโve just released another update for It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator, bringing more fixes based on your feedback! ๐ฎ Patch notes: D-Pad Fixed โ The D-pad testing issue has been fixed. Gamepad Interaction Blocker Fixed โ Fixed an issue that could prevent you from progressing after interacting with the gamepad. Thank you for all your reports and feedback! Weโre working hard to fix issues as quickly as possible and make the game a better experience for everyone. โค๏ธ See you in the workshop!
- Patch 1.0.1 - 13 August 2026
๐งNew Update!๐ง Weโve just released a new update with a couple of fixes based on your feedback! ๐ฎ Patch notes: Gamepad Testing โ You can now exit the gamepad testing screen even if the controller wasnโt fully repaired before testing. This lets you return to the repair process and fix any remaining issues. Screwdriver Controls โ Weโve corrected the screw rotation! Turning the screwdriver clockwise now tightens the screw, while turning it counterclockwise loosens it Thank you for all your feedback and for helping us improve the game! See you soon!
- โก The Demo is LIVE! Grab your soldering irons! โก - 13 August 2026
The fire extinguisher is optional... but highly recommended! ๐ฅ Hello Technicians! ๐ The day has finally arrived! We have been saying "It works on our end" for months, and now it's time to see if it actually works on yours. We are incredibly thrilled to announce that the It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator Demo is officially LIVE and ready to play! โก https://store.steampowered.com/app/3787060/It_Works_Electronics_Repair_Simulator_Demo/ Whatโs waiting for you in the workshop? Weโve prepared a hands-on slice of the game where you can set up your first workspace and dive straight into the nitty-gritty of electronics repair. How to start? Simply head over to our main store page, scroll down a bit, and smash that green "Download Demo" button to claim your spot at the workbench! Support the Workshop! Did you manage to fix the hardware, or did everything go up in smoke? We want to know! Yoโฆ
- Demo Release Date is HERE! - 5 August 2026
Hello Technicians! ๐ The wait is almost over! โณ The workbench is set up ๐ง the soldering iron is heating up, and a stack of electronics is waiting to be brought back to life... We are excited to announce that the It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator Demo is coming on August 13, 2026! โก https://store.steampowered.com/app/3787060/It_Works_Electronics_Repair_Simulator_Demo/ Get ready to open up a vast array of electronic devices. Diagnose faults, replace damaged components, solder broken connections, and restore equipment to working condition as you build your reputation as a skilled technician. We can't wait for you to get your hands on the demo and experience everything we've been working on. Your feedback and support will help us continue improving the game and make the full experience even better. ๐ So prepare your tools, clear your workbench, and get ready... the repairs are aboutโฆ
- We are at ChinaJoy 2026! - 31 July 2026
Hello Technicians! ๐ The soldering stations are hot and ready! ๐ฅ We are officially LIVE at ChinaJoy 2026! Our booth is fully set up, and the very first players are already testing their electronics repair skills in our exclusive on-site build of It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator. When: Right now! (July 31 โ August 3, 2026) Where: Booth G692 If you are attending the event in Shanghai, don't miss your chance to grab a virtual multimeter and try your hand at fixing broken devices before the clients get angry! Come say hi to the team! Can't make it to Shanghai? Don't worry! You can still support our garage workshop from home. Hit that Wishlist button to stay updated on our upcoming public tests and Demo release! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3787060/It_Works_Electronics_Repair_Simulator_Demo/ Join our community on Discord to chat with us and see more live updates from the eventโฆ
- It Works is coming to ChinaJoy! - 20 July 2026
"It works on my end!"... but does it work in Shanghai? Hello Technicians! ๐ We are super excited to announce that It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator is heading to ChinaJoy 2026! When: July 31 โ August 3, 2026 Where: Booth G692 Play at the booth! ๐ฅ๏ธ Drop by our booth, grab a virtual soldering iron, and play our exclusive on-site build! Let's see if you can diagnose the faults and fix the electronics without setting our booth on fire! ๐ฅ Join our community on Discord to chat with other testers and share your wildest repair fails! See you at ChinaJoy! It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator Team
- Second Playtest has Ended! - 16 July 2026
Hello Technicians! ๐ The Second Playtest has officially come to an end. Thank you for taking part! ๐ค We'd like to sincerely thank everyone who joined the Second Playtest and shared their time with us. Thanks to your reports, suggestions, and feedback, we've gathered an incredible amount of valuable information that will help us make It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator even better. Every repair you completed, every bug you reported, and every idea you shared has helped us understand what works well, what needs improvement, and what you'd like to see in the full game. Your support has been an important part of the development process, and we truly appreciate it. โค๏ธ Suggestions and feedback After experiencing this we encourage you to send your feedback, suggestions, and bugs you may encounter. We will be very pleased if you leave your opinion, it is very important to us to listen to tโฆ
- Second Playtest is Finishing! - 13 July 2026
Hello Technicians! ๐ Our Second Playtest has been running for some time now, and thanks to all of you we've gathered a huge amount of valuable feedback, bug reports, and suggestions. ๐ ๏ธ Your participation has been a tremendous help as we continue developing It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator. ๐ค The Playtest 2 will officially come to an end on July 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM CEST โฐ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3787050/It_Works_Electronics_Repair_Simulator/ Every repair you've completed, every issue you've reported, and every suggestion you've shared has helped us make the game better. ๐ง Your feedback is an essential part of the development process, and we're incredibly grateful for the time you've spent testing the game. ๐ There's still time to share your thoughts! ๐ If you've encountered any bugs, have ideas for improvements, or simply want to tell us what you enjoyed, we'd lovโฆ
- Software Incoming! - 30 June 2026
Hello Technicians!๐ First of all, thank you all for playing the Second Playtest for It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator! Your time spent testing the game and all the feedback weโve received from you will help us immensely in pushing the game to its highest potential.๐ If you haven't played the Playtest yet, we invite you to experience it for yourself! ๐ฎ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3787050/It_Works_Electronics_Repair_Simulator/ Recently, we have been focusing heavily on hardware repairs, but there is another equally important side of electronics maintenance: software. ๐ป Alongside repairing the physical components of a phone ๐ฑ, sometimes the software also needs to be fixed. For example, if a phoneโs memory module is replaced, new firmware must be installed. To do this, you will need to connect the device to a computer via USB, launch the terminal application, and use commanโฆ
- Second Playtest has STARTED! - 25 June 2026
Hello Technicians! The time for It Works has arrived! The Second Playtest for It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator has just started and is open to everyone! ๐ฅณ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3787050/It_Works_Electronics_Repair_Simulator/ ๐ท For players who have signed up earlier - you can start playing the Playtest now. ๐ท For players who did not sign up before the start - first click the "Request Access" button and then you will automatically get access to the Playtest. Time to see what you can make work again! ๐ช Suggestions and feedback We encourage you to send your feedback, suggestions, and bugs you may encounter. We will be very pleased if you leave your opinion, it is very important to us to listen to the opinions of our community. ๐ป You can do this by visiting Steam Community Hub, where we have created appropriate topics. We also encourage you to create your own. ๐ PLAYTโฆ
- Sign Up for Second Playtest! - 10 June 2026
Grettings Technicians! ๐ We have some energising news for you! โก The last Playtest was a great success and we got a mountain of information to make the game something truly special! Since then we have been working on getting more content, adding new gameplay mechanics, preparing It Works for something great. And now we want to make sure It Worksโฆ Works! The Second Playtest is coming and it is arriving atโฆ June 25, 12:00 PM CEST 2026 ๐ With the Second Playtest we have added plenty of additions! Fixed various bugs and issues Improved camera behavior and controls General game optimization and performance improvements Added new graphics settings options Added a new repairable item: Gamepad Added an Intercom System that allows customers to contact you with new repair requests Updated garage textures and visual assets Added new decorative objects for the workshop Added an Inventory Hotbar fโฆ
- More Devices! - 4 May 2026
Hello Technicians! ๐ A new devlog is here! After the Playtest itโs finally time to show you even more exciting things that will await you in the near future! There is always something to fix, something to check if IT WORKS! โก Of course the work on the game is going faster than ever, as we are slowly preparing to show you the Demo version of the game that everyone will be able to play. To not miss it we invite you to WISHLIST the game and Follow! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3787060/It_Works_Electronics_Repair_Simulator_Demo/ During the Playtest you had the chance to fix phones! Although very popular this is not the only thing you will have to work on. You will have plenty of diverse clientele in your business, gamers, music lovers, office workers! All of this leads to plenty of different equipment that you will have to fix after some wear and tear. ๐งฐ Letโs take a look at two typโฆ
- Playtest Finished - 31 March 2026
Hello Technicians! ๐ Thank you for participating, the Playtest have just ended! ๐ค Thank you for being part of it! We got an incredible amount of feedback that will help us in setting the game for the amazing future! All of you playing have helped us know exactly what to improve, what to focus on, and what you want most as we shape the future of It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator! Next Step - Demo Our next stop is the upcoming Demo! We encourage you to add it to your Steam Wishlist and press Follow. Thanks to your feedback, the Demo will become more extensive and feature interesting features ๐ so if you don't want to miss out, add it to your Wishlist now. โ
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3787060/It_Works_Electronics_Repair_Simulator_Demo/ Playtest Suggestions and feedback๐ PLAYTEST | SUGGESTIONS & FEEDBACK ๐ PLAYTEST | BUGS & PROBLEMS ๐ PLAYTEST | FEEDBACK FORM ๐ ๅ้ฆ่กจ - httโฆ
- Last Chance for Playtest! The workshop closes next week โฐ - 26 March 2026
Hello Technicians! The Playtest has been open to you for a while now, and we have received an incredible amount of great feedback and reports. Development on It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator is moving forward at full speed, but this testing phase must come to an end. We want to announce that the current Playtest will officially close on March 31, 2026 at 3:00 PM CEST. Your opinions, bug reports, and suggestions are the foundation for our future work on the game. We want diagnosing and fixing electronics to be as satisfying as possible, and we can't do it without your input. Where to leave feedback? ๐ PLAYTEST | SUGGESTIONS & FEEDBACK ๐ PLAYTEST | BUGS & PROBLEMS ๐ PLAYTEST | FEEDBACK FORM ๐ ๅ้ฆ่กจ - https://vakswp9a8aa.feishu.cn/share/base/form/shrcnFIThorVTtw0dDzJfu8MkNe Thank you for every successful repair and every valuable piece of advice. Head back to the workshop while theโฆ
- A Massive Thank You! ๐ซต - 18 March 2026
Hello Technicians! We have reached 100,000 Playtesters! ๐คฏ A Massive THANK YOU from the whole team! ๐ค Your incredible support and feedback are helping us build the ultimate repair experience. ๐ช We are thrilled to announce that 100,000 of you have signed up for the It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator Playtest! Reaching this milestone is a huge moment for us, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to every single one of you who jumped into the Playtest. We also want to express our deepest gratitude for all the detailed feedback, bug reports, and suggestions you have shared with us during this time. Your insights are absolutely invaluable. They allow us to fine-tune the mechanics, polish the details, and ultimately create an even better game that truly meets your expectations. We are currently hard at work analyzing your comments and implementing the necessary changes. If you havโฆ
- PLAYTEST IS OPEN! - 17 March 2026
Hello Technicians! We are very pleased to announce that the Playtest for It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator has just started and is open to everyone! ๐ฅณ https://store.steampowered.com/app/3787050/It_Works_Electronics_Repair_Simulator/ ๐ท For players who have signed up earlier - you can start playing the Playtest now. ๐ท For players who did not sign up before the start - first click the "Request Access" button and then you will automatically get access to the Playtest. Time to see what you can fix! ๐ช Suggestions and feedback We encourage you to send your feedback, suggestions, and bugs you may encounter. We will be very pleased if you leave your opinion, it is very important to us to listen to the opinions of our community. ๐ป You can do this by visiting Steam Community Hub, where we have created appropriate topics. We also encourage you to create your own. ๐ PLAYTEST | SUGGESTIONSโฆ
- Playtest Start Date! - 11 March 2026
Grettings Technicians! ๐ We have some energising news for you! โก We want to ensure that It Works well... WORKS! We have been teasing you with the upcoming Playtest and now it is finally time to tell you when you will be able to try out the game! ๐ป The Playtest will start on... March 17, 2026! ๐ ๐ท For new players who want to participate in the Playtest - registration is already open! How to sign up? It's very simple, we'll explain: 1. Login to your Steam account 2. Go to the Steam Page 3. Scroll a little lower on the page 4. You will see the banner like below, and click the green button "Request Access" Congratulations, IT WORKS! ๐ฅณ Now just wait for March 17th! ๐ซ As It Works is in full development, we encourage you to take part in the upcoming Playtest and then leave your feedback! Every bit of information helps! ๐ฅ Don't want to miss the Playtest? You can click the "follow" buttonโฆ
- Fixing a phone! - 25 February 2026
Hello Technicians! ๐ Another devlog is here! As we are preparing for the incoming Playtest (for which we invite you to sign up before the chance disappears!) we want to share more information and exciting aspects with you about the game! Previously in our devlogs we talked about houses, economy, but today is time to focus on the core of our game, Fixing! ๐งฐ After all we have to make all the equipment work, and fixing it is the core gameplay of It Works: Electronics Repair Simulator. Today we are taking on an example of fixing a phone and how it will work in the game. As a technician, you will have to track down why the device isn't working. Not everything is put on a table and you will have to figure out the cause of issues by yourself. The first steps! ๐ช The problem isnโt always obvious at first glance. Often, it means carefully probing the system to find which component has stoppedโฆ
