Grandpa High On Retro — patch notes and updates
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| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Development update: 2nd Free DLC delayed | 2026-08-28 | Hello,The 2nd Free DLC isn't coming out on the 3rd of September. I'm sorry. Here's what happened. The new stuff looks the way I wanted it to look. That was the whole point, modern graphics because of the time travel, and I got there. What I didn't expect was that with the new content in the build, the base game and the 1st free DLC started running worse. Areas that were fine six months ago are chugging now. It's not the new levels being heavy, which I planned for. It's the old ones getting dragged down with them, which I didn't.I'm not going to ship you an update that makes the game you already own run worse. So it's delayed until I fix it. I |
| Grandpa High on Retro is now Steam Deck Compatible! | 2026-04-29 | Hey everyone,Im excited to announce that Grandpa High on Retro is now compatible with Steam Deck!I have made updates to improve the experience, including better controller support, improved text readability, and better optimization, because of this Valve review the game and it is now compatible 100% with the Steam Deck.Thank you to everyone who has supported the game and helped me improve it. Grandpa High on Retro has come a long way, and we’re continuing to make the game better with every update in oder to have the best experience for the 2nd free DLC roll out.Thank you for playing Grandpa High on Retro! |
| HUGE UPDATE LIVE NOW | 2026-04-21 | Ive released a major update!This update includes a wide range of changes and improvements across the game. A lot of systems have been reworked to improve the overall experience and bring the game closer to its intended direction that I want to take the game sence I will keep adding many more Free DLC.Here are some of the main updates:AI voices have been removed and replaced with voice actors (Grandpa is still unchanged for now)Expanded variety of weaponsNew gameplay mechanicsUpdated and improved animationsAdded a dynamic weather systemSome vehicles are now drivableSave and load system has been addedLevel design has been updated and improvedTh |
| Patch Delayed One Week – Voice Acting Preview Video | 2026-03-05 | Hey everyone,Quick update about the patch that was supposed to launch tomorrow March 6.After some last minute testing, the team and I decided it’s better to delay the patch by about two weeks. There’s a new gameplay feature that still needs fixing, and we don’t want to push the update out until it’s working the way it should.When this project first started, it was just me working on the game solo. Thanks to all the support the game has gotten, I’ve now been able to bring on four additional developers and 7 voice actors for the main game / 1st free dlc, and 16 on the 2nd free dlc, and we’re all working together to make the game bigger and bett |
| Reveal Date of the 2nd Free DLC | 2026-02-19 | The official date for the 2nd free DLC, where Grandpa will travel to the future in search of the Epstein Files, will be released on September 3!Here is a sneak peek: |
| Preparation for the Second DLC | 2026-01-27 | Thank you for all the incredible support over the past couple of months!In preparation for our second free DLC, I hire awesome people and replace the game's code. This new code delivers a vastly improved experience:4x the FPS for smoother performanceFull controller support for Xbox and PlayStationSave/Load system accessible directly from the pause menuAll cars now fully drivableExpanded loot and exploration areasDynamic weather systemsAll AI voices replaced with professional voice acting (except Grandpa, Im still searching for the perfect fit. I've reached out to some big names, but the wild script for the second DLC has scared them off!)All |
| 2nd Free DLC Announcement Trailer | 2025-12-05 | Hello Everyone,I am thrilled to announce that Grandpa is about to get even more unhinged! Releasing completely free in 2026 |
| Trailer for 2nd Free DLC will Release Thursday | 2025-12-02 | Hello Everyone!I want to announce that the trailer for 2nd Free DLC (More chapters) are releasing this upcoming Thursday December 4. The trailer will give you many details on what you should expect for Grandpa next adventure.If you have any funny achivements that you think that will be funny, please let me know because I will add them to the game (if there funny) on a upcoming achivements Patch, a few of the ones that where suggested on the last post are already implemented but it will be awesome to have more. Thanks everyone for the support and the feedback! |
| New Patch LIVE | 2025-11-28 | November Patches:During the month of November I have benn uploading many patches that has fix some Issues and bugs:Finaly have enought money to be able to removed the final AI song that was left on the game (chapter 2 Intro)Removing the bug that delete all your previous guns when you start at chapter 4Unable to use Jump input after a hard fallUpdated Chapter 1 map to be more optimized adding more FPS, adding a song when you start playing (as many request).Minor bugs on the DLC maps, (collisions)Charlie wont get stuck on Chapter 3 of the DLCMinor bugs throughout the game the gameQuestion:I have many bad reviews that says the shotgun longrange |
| The DLC is OUT! | 2025-11-04 | The DLC is OUT! Since the DLC has been released, I'll be shifting my focus to unlocking achievements and patching any lingering bugs from the main game. Thank you so much for your incredible support! |
| Today Is the DAY! | 2025-11-03 | Hello,I'll be releasing the free DLC today at 8:30 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) instead of the originally planned 3:00 PM. |
| 3 Days Until the Free DLC Drops | 2025-10-31 | WaaaaasssaaaaaaaappppppHi Everyone, Just posting that on November 3 at 3:00pm (Eastern Daylight Time) the FREE DLC will be released!After the release, during the month of November, I will be adding Achievements to the game and patching up some bugs ive notice on the main game.Thank you everyone! |
| The release date for Grandpa High on Retro FREE DLC will be November 03 | 2025-10-17 | Its official! The release of Grandpa High on Retro FREE DLC will be:November 03 at 3:00 pm Eastern TimeAgain sorry for the delay, this DLC will have a pivot that will affect the storyline and the direction of Grandpa High on Retro series. Thank you so much for the support, playing and sharing Grandpa High on Retro, its been awesome watching you play it! |
| Will need a couple of more days | 2025-08-10 | Hello Everyone,I know everyone is exited for the upcoming free dlc, but i will need a couple of more days to resolve the issue. I promise when DLC gets release I will give more details on what was the issue.My next post will be to announce that the DLC has been released.Thanks everyone for your patience, it will be worth it! |
| FREE DLC - Official Clip and Date | 2025-08-07 | Im trully sorry! But by personal reasons I was forced to change the FREE DLC release date from:August 07 to this upcoming August 11 (5:00 pm Eastern Time)In the meantime you can enjoy a new official clip of the upcoming free dlc: |
| Finally FREE DLC has an Official Release Date and Time | 2025-07-23 | Hey everyone! I'm thrilled to reveal that the FREE DLC of GRANDPA High on RETRO, drops on: August 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time. This is it! No more moving the free dlc release date!Thank you guys for all the support I can't wait for you guys to experience the FREE DLC!Extra Information:On my latest Youtube video I game more information on why It took the DLC longer than expected to finished, who are the voice actors, more details on a 2nd FREE DLC coming this December and answering more questions. |
| Free DLC Update | 2025-07-15 | Hello players,Sorry for the lack of updates lately. I’ve been working really hard on improving the Free DLC to make it the best it can be. I’ve made changes to some story beats to enhance the overall experience, and I’m excited to say the DLC will be releasing very soon!It will include more weapons, greater enemy variety, more humor, and deeper lore and character development within the world of Grandpa. Honestly, I believe this DLC surpasses the base game — even in terms of voice acting, since I was able to hire a couple of talented voice actors thanks to the support and earnings from the game.I truly appreciate everyone who’s supported me, m |
| FREE DLC Update | 2025-06-21 | Hi Players,Ive run into a few small issues that are causing a slight delay in the release of the Free DLC for Grandpa High on Retro. I want to be honest with you I’m not going to give an exact new date just yet, because I don’t want to promise something I can’t guarantee.That said, the Free DLC is still coming this June, and I'm working hard to make sure everything is ready and running smoothly before release.Thanks so much for your patience and support! |
| FREE DLC Update and HUGE Announcements | 2025-06-14 | Ive been bless with the support you guys are giving to Grandpa. The game officialy has earn enough money to hire personal to bring you this projects:- DLC Delay Announcement Our FREE DLC for Grandpa High on Retro will be delayed just a little from June 17 to June 22. We’re using the extra time to make it even more epic, random, and unforgettable. Thanks for your patience it will be worth the wait!-New Spinoff Game Coming This Fall That’s right Grandpa High on Retro is expanding with a brand new spinoff video game, launching this Fall. Expect more chaos, more laughs, and more lore.-Animated Series Incoming Im bringing Grandpa to life in a whol |
| The free DLC will be delayed to June 17 | 2025-05-27 | Hello Players, I regret to inform you that the free DLC will be delayed to June 17. There some bugs on the first level and the main villan Voice Over Actor needs to redo some lines (nothing mayor, just polishing for better experience). This extra time will ensure we deliver the quality experience you deserve. Thank you for your patience and support! Im trully sorry, but I know this free dlc will really worth the your patience. Best, Ashnell Games I did a video with more details including the Main Villan Voice Actor: |
| FREE DLC Drops May 29, 2025! | 2025-05-09 | Hello Players, Get ready to experience the most epic and random DLC ever created! Im beyond excited to announce that Grandpa High on Retro is getting a FREE DLC release on May 29, 2025! Expect chaos. Expect nostalgia. Expect the unexpected. Mark your calendars and prepare your PC and Steam Decks because Grandpa's is about to take you on a wild ride through pixel packed madness like never before. Best, Ashnell Games |
| Free DLC Release Delay Announcement | 2025-04-16 | Hello Players, I regret to inform you that the free DLC launch, originally scheduled for April 20, will be delayed. We’re now targeting a release between late May and early June. This extra time will ensure we deliver the quality experience you deserve. Thank you for your patience and support! Im trully sorry, I really wanted to be perfect for the 4.20 but I have to do the right thing and delay the release. Hope you guys understand, that Im trying to make this free dlc really worth the wait!. Best, Ashnell Games Heres a video with more details on why the free dlc is delay: |
| Watch the Free DLC Trailer! | 2025-03-14 | The Free DLC will get be available this upcoming April 20, 2025. Watch the trailer on the yourube link below: |
| Tomorrow I will release GHOR free DLC teaser trailer! And 30% Sale right now! | 2025-03-13 | Hello players, Tomorrow I will be releasing the teaser trailer of Grandpa High on Retro free DLC! Im so exited to show you guys how crazy this DLC will be, this DLC will be random but EPIC at the same time! In the meantime if you have the game on whislist the game is on 30% off right now! |
| Patch 1.7 – Updated Performance, Reduce Enemies Aim & Bug Fixes | 2025-03-08 | Hello players! During This week I have updated the following: -Updated Performance -Updated chapter 1 voices and animations -Added more NPC -Updated Enemies Aim and place more of them -Minor Bugs What’s Coming Next: Working on a new patch to, Endless Mode, add achivements on campaing, Skip CutScenes, Y axis Inverted If you encounter any issues or bugs while playing, please let me know in the Community Hub. I’ll add them to the list to ensure they’re fixed in the next patch. Thank you so much for your continued support, and I hope you enjoy the improvements! Best, Ashnell Games |
| Free DLC will get Released this upcoming 4/20 | 2025-02-26 | Hello players! A free dlc has been on the works and the official released date will be April 20, 2025. I have learn from the feedback of the main game and the same changes has been added into the DLC. Expect a trailer for the DLC dropping soon! Thank you for the support this has been a dream come true, and only expect the most epic and funniest s#$t for this upcomming DLC. Best, Ashnell Games |
| Patch 1.6 – Updated SFX, Added a Knife & Bug Fixes! | 2025-02-25 | Hello players! Patch 1.5: -Updated SFX -Added Knife -Updated Enemies -Minor Bugs What’s Coming Next: Still working on a new patch to, Add more NPC, add side quest, improve Performance, Skip CutScenes, Y axis Inverted If you encounter any issues or bugs while playing, please let me know in the Community Hub. I’ll add them to the list to ensure they’re fixed in the next patch. Thank you so much for your continued support, and I hope you enjoy the improvements! Best, Ashnell Games |
| Patch 1.5 – First Person Shooting & Bug Fixes! | 2025-02-19 | Hello players! Patch 1.5: -Level Design Improvement -Added First Person shooting while Aiming (Watch all the controllers on the Pause Main Menu) -Fix Assault Rifle Animation Bug -Controllers on the Pause Main Menu -Minor Bugs What’s Coming Next: Still working on a new patch to improve Performance, Skip CutScenes, Y axis Inverted If you encounter any issues or bugs while playing, please let me know in the Community Hub. I’ll add them to the list to ensure they’re fixed in the next patch. Thank you so much for your continued support, and I hope you enjoy the improvements! Best, Ashnell Games |
| Steam Deck Huge Improvement! | 2025-02-13 | Hello STEAM DECK players! Patch 1.5: -The new patch update will run on the Steam Deck with stable 40- 60 fps on max setting and, 50-70 fps with shadows on medium setting. Please also change the setting Fullscreen from On to Off -SFX and Ambiece update -Main Menu Update What’s Coming Next: Still working on a new patch to make the game run a lock 70- 80 fps on the Steam Deck and other address other minor bugs. If you encounter any issues or bugs while playing, please let me know in the Community Hub. I’ll add them to the list to ensure they’re fixed in the next patch. Thank you so much for your continued support, and I hope you enjoy the improv |
| Patch 1.4 – Performance Improvements & Bug Fixes! | 2025-02-12 | Hello players! Patch 1.4: -The lights and enemies are more optimize for better fps -SFX and Ambiece update -AI Update -Updated ladder issue and boxes at chapter 4 What’s Coming Next: Still working on a new patch to make the game run a lock 70- 80 fps on the Steam Deck (from 12fps on the steam deck now is 30- 60 fps depending the chapter) and other address other minor bugs. If you encounter any issues or bugs while playing, please let me know in the Community Hub. I’ll add them to the list to ensure they’re fixed in the next patch. Thank you so much for your continued support, and I hope you enjoy the improvements! Best, Ashnell Games |