Neat! Patch Notes Tracker
Launch-week beats including hotfixes 1.35 and 1.36, plus how we track future Steam news.
This is the Neat! patch notes tracker for 2026. Neat! is the cozy single-player organizing adventure from Korova Games, released on Steam on 14 September 2026 for Windows and macOS, with publishing associations that include Rogue Duck Interactive and Gamersky Games. The game ships as a complete short campaign — about 3.5 to 4 hours, eight locations, 24 achievements, Steam Cloud, partial controller support, and Steam Deck Verified status — at a launch price context around $7.99.
Use this page when you want a calm record of known official beats, plus a transparent explanation of how this fan wiki will follow future Steam news. We do not fabricate hotfix IDs, invent changelog bullets, or dress empty weeks as content drops. If a detailed public hotfix list is not confirmed yet, we say so.
Known official beats (September 2026)
13 September 2026 — Steam Deck Verified news
On 13 September 2026, Steam Deck Verified messaging for Neat! landed in the public launch window. That announcement is the handheld trust signal for players who wanted confirmation before buying: default Deck display, controls path, and performance expectations passed Valve’s Verified checklist. For practical Deck setup after that news, read Steam Deck and the hardware tables on System Requirements.
14 September 2026 — OUT NOW on Steam
On 14 September 2026, Neat! released on Steam (app ID 4300090). Day-one context — pricing band, Cloud, achievements, Deck status, and what a complete cozy package means — lives in Launch Notes. This tracker does not replace that narrative launch article; it sits beside it as the ongoing patch desk.
| Date | Official beat | Wiki follow-up |
|---|---|---|
| 13 Sep 2026 | Steam Deck Verified news | Steam Deck, System Requirements |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Steam release (OUT NOW) | Launch Notes, Updates Hub |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Patch 1.35 (hotfix) | Settings reset + garden/kitchen polish (below) |
| 14 Sep 2026 | Patch 1.36 (hotfix) | Kitchen floating-items fix (below) |
Those dated beats are the confirmed public milestones this tracker records for launch week. Later entries will still wait on Steam news posts and studio channels listed from Links.
Launch-day hotfixes (14 September 2026)
Korova shipped two public Steam hotfixes on launch day. Summaries below follow the official Steam news wording — we do not invent extra bullets.
Patch 1.35 (hotfix)
Posted 14 September 2026 on Steam news:
- Added a Reset progress button in Settings
- Doors and drawers no longer play their open/close animation on level load
- Grandma’s Garden: drain pipe is hidden during the tutorial
- Fixed items occasionally not disappearing from spawn points after being collected
- Minor internal fixes
Player takeaway: if a tutorial garden feels cleaner, or if you need a clean restart for achievements or story, check Settings for Reset progress. After updating, restart the game once so spawn-point cleanup and door animations load from the new build. Cross-check first-hour advice on Getting Started and input comfort on Controls.
Patch 1.36 (hotfix)
Posted later on 14 September 2026:
- Fixed a bug with floating items in the Kitchen
Player takeaway: if kitchen objects hovered or refused to settle, update to 1.36+, then re-enter that location. For kitchen theme notes see Locations; for completion mop-up see How to 100%.
Always confirm the live text on Steam if a bullet looks different after a later edit.
How this wiki tracks future Steam news
Our process stays deliberately boring:
- Watch official channels — Steam news for app 4300090, neatga.me, Discord, and studio social accounts gathered on Links.
- Prefer primary text — if Steam says a one-line stability fix shipped, we summarize that line; we do not expand it into a fantasy patch bible.
- Date the note — launch coverage stays labeled as launch coverage so it is never confused with a later build.
- Cross-link systems — performance notes point to System Requirements or Steam Deck; input clarifications point to Controls; onboarding regressions point to Getting Started.
- Keep the Guides Hub honest — if a patch changes progression or achievement behavior, we flag it early instead of leaving walkthrough readers stranded.
- Admit uncertainty — when community hearsay conflicts with Steam, Steam wins.
Because Neat! is a short premium cozy title rather than a seasonal live-service product, update volume may stay modest: stability, store copy, localization, Deck polish. Modest is fine. Accurate is mandatory.
Always verify on the Steam news hub
Fan wikis lag. Storefronts move. Your checklist should be:
- Open Neat!‘s Steam page news hub for the live post.
- Skim this tracker for a plain summary once we have one.
- Confirm whether you must verify game files or re-sync Cloud.
- Only then update your personal notes or achievement plans on Achievements.
If this page and Steam disagree, trust Steam, then assume we will revise. Bookmark the Updates Hub so you have one fan-side door back into launch notes and later summaries.
What belongs in a future patch entry
When we add a concrete patch block, the template looks like this:
- Headline — why players should care in one sentence
- Date / channel — Steam news or official post date
- Fixes — crashes, softlocks, save issues, UI bugs
- Improvements — readability, input, Deck, localization
- Known issues — only when officially acknowledged
- Player actions — verify files, restart Steam, rebind, re-cloud
- Wiki follow-ups — which guide or tools pages to re-read
We will not pad empty weeks with rumor roundups, fake datamines, or “leaked roadmap” sections.
Related reading while you wait
- Launch Notes — full September 2026 release context, Deck day-before timing, pricing band
- Updates Hub — hub process and launch-week priorities
- Guides Hub — walkthroughs, tips, locations, achievements, review
- Getting Started — first-hour play after install
- Steam Deck — Verified handheld guide tied to the 13 Sep news
- System Requirements — PC, Mac, Deck specs
- Accessibility — comfort strategies if a patch mentions options later
- Links — official URLs
Editorial standards
This fan wiki is unofficial. We are not Korova Games, Rogue Duck Interactive, Gamersky Games, or Valve. We document the released game as it exists after 14 September 2026. We avoid phrasing that treats the Steam release as not yet out. We avoid inventing hotfixes. We avoid multiplayer framing that does not apply to this single-player title.
When a tiny stability change ships, we may note it briefly here instead of writing a theatrical essay. When a change touches saves, Deck, or achievements, we say that loudly so completionists can react.
Quick links
- Launch Notes — day-one release article
- Updates Hub — updates section home
- Guides Hub — gameplay documentation map
- Tools Hub — specs, Deck, accessibility
- Links — Steam news and official destinations
Check Steam first, then return here. That is the whole point of a patch tracker that refuses to invent history.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Neat!, Molly, and this fan wiki.
When did Neat! release on Steam?
Neat! released on 14 September 2026. Full day-one context is on Launch Notes.
When was Steam Deck Verified announced?
Steam Deck Verified news landed on 13 September 2026, the day before launch. See Steam Deck for handheld setup.
What launch-day hotfixes shipped?
Steam news lists Patch 1.35 (Reset progress, door/drawer load polish, garden tutorial tweak, spawn cleanup) and Patch 1.36 (kitchen floating items). Details are on this page; always verify on Steam.
Where should I verify patch text?
Always confirm on Neat!'s Steam news hub and the official channels listed on Links. Use this page as a plain-language companion.
How does this page differ from Launch Notes?
Launch Notes covers release-day context in depth. This tracker is the ongoing patch desk for dated official beats after launch week.
I need gameplay help, not patches. Where do I go?
Open the Guides Hub or start with Getting Started.