Updates and patch notes
All 19 posts from Kefir since the first playtest, rewritten in plain English. Patches list exact numbers where Kefir gave them, and every entry links the items it touches.
Smoke Grenades, Chat and Name Change
Smoke Grenades are pulled from sale after cheaters abused them, general chat is limited to players who rent a plot in a settlement, and you can now change your name at the Prison.
November 2026
- Technical Issues on EU Servers
EU servers had login failures and instability on 14 Nov. Kefir scheduled a restart for 23:20 CET; East US servers were not affected.
- Answering Your Most Frequently Asked Questions
Kefir answered ten common questions: no bigger parties than 3, weapon repair and easier server switching are planned, drop-off camping is intended, and no Asia or Oceania servers before the end of 2026.
- Smoke Grenades, Chat and Name Change
Smoke Grenades are pulled from sale after cheaters abused them, general chat is limited to players who rent a plot in a settlement, and you can now change your name at the Prison.
- Police and Economy Balance
Cops are capped at 4 per city, the pistols-only period drops to 30 minutes and cop pay goes up. Titles, houses and cars cost more, opening cargo at your base now beats selling it, and the seasonal currency cap rises from 350 to 1,000.
- ROB RUN Is Out Now on Steam
ROB RUN launched in Early Access on Steam at 17:04 UTC on 4 Nov 2026, with EU and East US servers and a fresh server every day in each region.
- First Changes & Server Schedule
The launch patch: longer cop respawns and buyable police badges, documents instead of cash for Tier 1 settlements and plots, much higher base-business profits, a Buletti with no cargo space, a 3-tablet Glass Cutter, and daily fresh servers for EU and East US.
- ROB RUN is Out on November 4!
Kefir set the Early Access launch for 4 Nov 2026, with servers opening at 17:00 UTC.
- Playtest News
Kefir set the playtest end for 2 Nov 08:00 CET and listed planned changes: higher base-business profits, simpler land renting and tougher cop balance. A free starting pistol was also planned but dropped before launch.
October 2026
- Steam Playtest Opens
The Steam playtest opened as a separate app, ROB RUN Playtest, together with a Playtest Video Challenge whose prize was the POWER skin.
- Power Pyramid: From a Hobo to the Shadow Governor
Kefir laid out the five steps of ROB RUN's social ladder, from a Hobo at Lenny's Motel to the Shadow Governor who taxes every other clan in the state.
- Playtest Starts October 30!
Kefir announced a Steam playtest for 30 Oct, with places given by random draw and guaranteed access for partner creators.
- Base Management
Kefir explained base building: every structure is an item you place, workbenches take modules, you get alerts when someone raids you, and you can move your base.
- Choose Your Vehicle
Concept art of the car lineup and the first look at a helicopter.
- Frequently Asked Questions
Kefir's first FAQ: weekly wipes, clans of up to 100 players, official servers only, defence for offline bases, cops that play by different rules, no car theft, and cosmetics-only purchases.
September 2026
- Global Map
The first look at the global map around Looty Bay: districts full of settlements, taxes, special structures that boost nearby settlements, a hub in each district and a central district at the top.
- Creators Wanted
Kefir opened a partner program for TikTok, YouTube and Instagram creators with 100 or more subscribers.
- Gameplay Overview
An overview of how a run works: masks, Notoriety, surrendering, cops played by real players with badges, and city events.
- Your First Look at Looty Bay
Kefir introduced Looty Bay: co-op parties of up to 3, clans, rented cars, settlements and a neutral hub called the Bar, which became Lenny's Motel at launch.
- First Playtest, First Look
Kefir ran a closed playtest with selected players and showed the first gameplay footage of ROB RUN.