Probably Stolen Demo vs Playtest: starts, tools and upgrades
Compare the September 2026 Demo with the earlier Playtest: starting scenarios, the Toolbox and machine upgrades, plus the Demo’s retirement at full launch.
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Version history
- 1.0 Main guide
- Demo 049-Rev5-L
Which version should you download?
The full game was released on October 28,2026 as app 4348910. It has nine playable starts. The separate Steam Demo is app 4349200. Use the full-release starting guide for your new game.
The Demo was retired when 1.0 launched on October 28, 2026. Use the full game for a new installation. See release dates and updates for the timeline and system requirements to check your PC.
| Version | How to identify it |
|---|---|
| Earlier Steam Playtest | The older test used as the baseline in the official Demo comparison |
| September Demo | App ID 4349200, released September 14, 2026 |
| Full game | App4348910 · 2026-10-28 · 1.0 |
Demo saves can be loaded in 1.0. The loading screen asks you to confirm because an old save can miss the new characters’ stories and other content, and may be unstable. Start a new save to play the full release from the beginning. The equipment changes below describe the earlier Demo comparison.
Which Demo changes can you use right away?
Water Merchant now starts with testing and purification equipment. If you chose that start, use the water guide to begin testing and treating water.
Toolbox: switch tools with number keys
Store your regular tools in the Toolbox, then press 1–9 to equip the item in the matching slot. Scrap Metal upgrades it for more tools, and the interface shows how many slots are unlocked.
Bottle Printer: upgrades are available
The pre-programmed printer makes small Water Bottles, and the Demo adds upgrades. Its interface lists small, regular and large bottle printing options with their energy costs. Upgrades use Common Electronics; check the upgrade button for the amount required.
Vacuum Robot: burn collected waste after upgrading
The robot collects nearby animal feces overnight and can also clean up when activated manually. Upgrade it with a Common Electronic to unlock a built-in incinerator. When enabled, it burns the stored feces after cleanup.
These controls come from the Demo 049-Rev5-L item descriptions and machine interface. Check the item and base-price reference before shopping for materials.
The official list also mentions a new machine and item, plus fixes and improvements. Read the Demo Content section for the full comparison.
Why do other guides list more professions?
The game defines fourteen scenarios. Junker, Organ Dealer, Street Food Vendor remain Work In Progress; Moonshiner, Pharmacist are hidden and unfinished. The table preserves those career descriptions so you can distinguish their equipment from the nine playable starts.
The starting-scenario comparison covers those professions, their equipment, stock and costs. Once you are inside the shop, follow the beginner guide for daily trading and rent decisions.
Why do some videos show more starting careers?
Older Playtests and Mods can show a different selection. A video showing Moonshiner is not evidence that this unfinished start is available in the unmodified full release. Check the game version and Mod list before following its opening steps.
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