Research Story Crack Status
Cracked 26 days after release (Day 27) — publicly playable ever since.
summarize SUMMARY
Research Story was released on protected by Steam. It was cracked by Tenoke on , 26 days after release (Day 27), and the crack has stayed publicly available for 436 days.
timeline STATUS TIMELINE
- rocket_launch Released
- lock_open Cracked by Tenoke
- verified Status verified
local_offer EDITIONS & PRICING
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Marriage Candidates
About the Game
The Violet Archive needs your help!
Sightings of exotic plants and creatures near the town of Shimmerbrook have attracted a wave of new settlers. The Violet Archive was set up to record the development in the region, and is looking for researchers to aid its cause!
A game about research and discovery
- Discover and record 90+ plants, creatures, and fish at various locations around Shimmerbrook, and contribute your findings to the Archive.
Forage for seeds, grow crops with different growth conditions
- Observe wild plants and grow them as crops based on their requirements!
Tame and raise 32 unique creatures!
- Tame creatures as part of research! Observe wild creatures, learn their diet, and tame them with their favourite food!
- Raise creatures, meet their needs, and unlock their perks! Each creature has a unique ability: Chickens find you seeds, Sproutkittens grow seeds into sprouts instantly!
- Collect Shimmers! These rare coloured variants give double the Produce!
Fishing - some common fish, but also unique fish requiring research!
- Find Fish Parts and use different bait to hook various fish!
Dive deep into the Mines!
- Mine ores and gems in the Mines.
- Certain plants and creatures can be found only in the Mines!
Explore the puzzle caves to uncover the mystery behind Shimmerbrook
- Complete puzzles to obtain Artifacts! Each puzzle you solve brings you one step closer to learning the truth behind the proliferation of flora and fauna in Shimmerbrook.
Cook, craft, build, and more!
- Cook meals to gain buffs!
- Craft and automate with sprinklers, auto-feeders, and more!
Meet the townsfolk!
- Befriend townsfolk! From a druid whose family has lived for generations in the mountains, to a featherfolk whose first job is in this new town - many characters await in Shimmerbrook!
- Schedule Hangout Events with them to learn more about their stories!
- Romance any of the 10 romanceables and marry your favourite!
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play_arrow memory SYSTEM HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS
| CPU: | 2 Ghz |
| GPU: | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660Ti |
| RAM: | 2 GB RAM |
| Storage: | 1 GB available space |
help RESEARCH STORY CRACK FAQ
Is Research Story cracked?
Yes. Research Story was cracked on Aug 16, 2025 by Tenoke — a working bypass is publicly available.
When was Research Story cracked?
Research Story was cracked on Aug 16, 2025 — 26 Days (Day 27) after release. The crack is attributed to Tenoke.
How long did it take to crack Research Story?
26 Days (Day 27) — counted from the Jul 21, 2025 release to the first public crack on Aug 16, 2025.
What DRM does Research Story use?
Research Story's recorded protection is Steam. Protection can change over time — publishers sometimes swap or remove DRM components in later updates.
Who cracked Research Story?
Research Story was cracked by Tenoke. Scene attribution is recorded from public release notes; group activity varies over time.
Is Research Story on Steam?
Yes. Research Story is verified on Steam (AppID 1629830), and its Steam store assets power this page.
Where can I buy Research Story legally?
The safest way to play Research Story is a licensed copy from its official store page on Steam. CrackWatchPro tracks status only and does not provide games, cracks, or download links.
Is the crack still working?
The first public crack of Research Story landed on Aug 16, 2025 and has remained publicly documented for 436 days. Note that game updates can re-enable protection; cracks keep working on the builds they target.
Who developed Research Story?
Research Story was developed by Petal Cat Games and published by Petal Cat Games, Electronic Sheep Games.
