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Is Roadside Research still being updated?
Yes, last updated yesterday, averaging 2.2 updates a month.
Last checked Oct 21, 2026
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Update history
Roadside Research: 26 updates in the last 12 months, avg every 10 days. The chart covers 9 months from February 2026 to October 2026, including months with zero patch notes. Counts are dated patch and update posts, not branch builds. February 2026: 5, March 2026: 7, April 2026: 1, May 2026: 3, June 2026: 0, July 2026: 0, August 2026: 7, September 2026: 2, October 2026: 1.
| Month | Updates |
|---|---|
| February 2026 | 5 |
| March 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| June 2026 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 0 |
| August 2026 | 7 |
| September 2026 | 2 |
| October 2026 | 1 |
Recent updates
Oct 19, 2026 · Patch note
Join the Crossplay playtest starting today
The beta version of the Crossplay Update is ready for testing and Alien HQ is again on the outlook for intergalactic volunteers! Yes, you read that right: Crossplay is about to materialize! While our Goopster-craving Quality Assurance department is tracking down anomalies in the background, we want to know what the real MPVs (= you!) think about what is com…
Sep 23, 2026 · Patch note
Hotfix 15 ─ Pop-up fixes & troubleshooting tools
With the Abduction Update having introduced Invasion Stage One, a few pop-up bugs have managed to stick around... consider them erased from existence! Some of you also reported multiplayer issues like rubber-banding or stuttering. To help everyone probe the issue (pun intended), we’ve added extra troubleshooting tools. If you experience these issues, you ca…
Sep 23, 2026 · Build
Public branch build 25456637
Latest build time Steam reports for the public branch.
Sep 2, 2026 · Patch note
Patch 3 ─ F.A.R.T., fireworks & more
Your input on the Abduction Update has resulted in extremely useful data for tweaking systems, finding the right balance, and maximizing the fun output. After carefully processing your transmissions, we’ve synthesized this patch that makes your lives as undercover aliens a whole lot easier. Here's what's new: The F.A.R.T. got a bit of rework based on your s…
Aug 21, 2026 · Patch note
Hotfix 14 ─ NPCs, shelves & more
You pointed out anomalies. We investigated and zapped them! This hotfix applies the following changes: Fixed NPCs not buying products from certain shelves, fridges and freezers. Battery tutorial now pops up when the charger is picked up the first time but only if the popup hasn't been shown before. NPC won't get stuck anymore if they fell while following an…
Questions
When was the last update?
Roadside Research last posted a patch note yesterday (Oct 19, 2026: Join the Crossplay playtest starting today).
How often does it update?
Roadside Research averaged 2.2 updates a month over the last year. Roadside Research is irregular (41/100). 7 of the last 12 months had at least one update day. Not enough of a cadence to call it regular.
Is it abandoned?
No. Roadside Research shipped a build or patch note within the last 90 days.
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