Playtest archive: what still matters
The earlier public playtest has been replaced by the demo and then 1.0. Use old footage to understand ideas, and current patch notes to check behavior.
Quick answer
The earlier public playtest has been replaced by the demo and then 1.0. Use old footage to understand ideas, and current patch notes to check behavior.
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What the developer learned
The September playtest ledger highlights demand for more unique customers, starts, machines and shop customization. It credits feedback with multi-item handling, Toolbox shortcuts, sorting, ultrawide improvements and localization fixes.
Useful versus outdated evidence
A video can show the shape of a trading or production loop. It cannot guarantee today’s purchase price, customer discount, output or unlock condition. Note the recording’s build before importing its numbers into your own plan.
Why no live signup button?
The reference timeline places the end of the open playtest at the September 14 demo launch. The full game is now the relevant Steam product. This archive does not offer a nonexistent open test or repurpose historical participation figures as current players.
Continue from an older run
For the full release, read the demo-save note rather than assuming every historical transition uses the same process. Keep backups, check mod compatibility and consider a fresh run for the updated storylines.
Sources & version scope
Sources reviewed October 29, 2026. Official patches establish the changes they describe; earlier community reports are not independently tested in 1.0 here.