By Indie Report in Poppy Playtime — 12 Feb 2026

Poppy Playtime Update Rollback Fixes Issues - Press Release (February 12, 2026)

Date: February 12, 2026

Overview

Poppy Playtime, the horror‑puzzle adventure where players must survive vengeful toys in an abandoned toy factory, has recently experienced a major update to Chapters 1‑4. The update, intended to raise visual quality, performance, and overall experience, introduced serious problems for many players.

Key Highlights

The development team rolled back the update to the previous stable version to restore gameplay stability.
Achievements unlocked after the problematic update will remain on players’ accounts after the rollback.
The rollback is temporary; the updated version will be re‑released once issues are fully resolved and meet the team’s quality standards.
The team continues to finalize Chapter 5 and is confident it will meet or exceed community expectations.
The company thanks the community for flagging issues and encourages continued feedback.

New Features Planned (Original Update)

The rolled‑back update was designed to bring Chapters 1‑4 up to the higher bar set for the upcoming Chapter 5. Planned improvements included:

Enhanced visual fidelity across early chapters.
Performance optimizations for smoother gameplay.
General experience enhancements to align with the quality of Chapter 5.

Specific feature details were not disclosed at this time.

Bug Fixes & Immediate Remedy

The rollback itself serves as an immediate fix for the serious problems introduced by the latest patch. While the development team has not enumerated each bug, they confirm that all critical issues are being addressed before the update’s re‑release.

Looking Ahead

The team remains committed to delivering a high‑quality experience. Once the issues are fully resolved, the updated version of Chapters 1‑4 will be re‑launched, followed closely by the launch of Chapter 5.