REKA Steam Launch: 1.0 Update Adds New Content, 35% Off

The REKA Steam listing confirmed on October 26, 2026 that the cottage-witch exploration game's full 1.0 release had arrived, closing out roughly two years of Early Access that began on September 12, 2024. Developer Emberstorm Entertainment shipped the finished version with a completed final chapter, reworked house-building tools, and new achievements, while Steam is currently running a 35% launch discount that runs through November 7, 2026, according to REKA Game's 1.0 overview and Martincid's report on the release.

REKA Leaves Early Access After Two Years

REKA, sometimes referenced in listings as REKA: The Garden of Discovery, first sold as an Early Access title on PC on September 12, 2024. The finished 1.0 build launched on October 26, 2026, a date confirmed consistently across the Steam listing, the Shochiku launch release, and a launch-day review, per REKA Game's tracking of the release.

The launch had originally been expected around August 18, 2026, based on a trailer published in June 2026, but Emberstorm pushed the date into October to keep fixing bugs and polishing the game, according to Martincid. Fireshine Games, the London-based publisher behind Core Keeper, released REKA alongside Japan's Shochiku. A new 1.0 launch trailer went up the same day as the full release.

REKA Steam Price and the Current 35% Discount

As of the price snapshot taken October 27, 2026, REKA listed for USD 19.99 at full price on the US Steam store, dropping to roughly USD 12.99 with the 35% launch discount, per REKA Game's price tracking. The Steam store page itself lists the promotion as Save 35% on REKA on Steam.

Both the October 26, 2026 launch announcement and the Shochiku release note that the 35% promotion is scheduled to end on November 7, 2026. Regional pricing and the exact moment the discount ends at checkout can vary by country, so players should check their local Steam storefront before buying.

What's New in REKA 1.0: Final Chapter and House Upgrades

The headline addition in 1.0 is the final chapter, in which Reka completes her apprenticeship under Baba Jaga and starts becoming a witch in her own right, per Martincid. The full release also adds new side quests, shrines, collectibles, areas to explore, and new creatures, and the world remains open for foraging, decorating, and taming animals after the story wraps.

The walking chicken-legged house, REKA's central feature, got new building materials — spruce, birch, oak-beech, and pine wood plus clay — along with more furniture, decorations, and exterior options. Building tools were reworked so players can drag to place or remove multiple pieces at once instead of clicking item by item, aided by a rotation compass and better part-snapping, while a new roof tool handles more complex shapes. The update also added 21 Steam achievements, each unlocking a commemorative plaque to hang inside the house.

Smaller touches round out the release: improved wind effects, moths gathering around lanterns at night, footprints, splashing water, visible breath in the cold, and clothes that get wet in the rain. Autosave now protects progress during quests and building, with an adjustable save frequency. According to REKA Game, Steam lists the game in nine languages, including Simplified Chinese; Vietnamese is not among the officially listed languages.

A Cozy Witch Game With No Combat

REKA plays as a third-person, single-player exploration and crafting game with no combat at all, built around foraging herbs, brewing potions, cooking traditional dishes, and practicing what the Steam page calls "quiet magic," per Martincid. Village quests let Reka either help or burden the people she meets, while Baba Jaga keeps her own secrets throughout. Tomb Raider and BioShock Infinite writer Rhianna Pratchett served as lead writer on the story.

REKA is PC-only on Windows Steam and is Steam Deck Verified, a status it has held since December 18, 2025 according to REKA Game. A free demo covering the first chapter is also available separately on Steam for players who want to try the exploration and house-building loop before buying.

Known Performance Issues at Launch

Not every part of the 1.0 release has been smooth. Players on the REKA subreddit report that the game ships with an uncapped frame limit by default, which causes stuttering; the community's workaround is to turn on vSync and manually cap the frame rate, per a performance discussion on Reddit. Separately, some players report crashes and stability problems that needed later patches to resolve, according to another Reddit thread.

A longstanding bug can also fill a player's inventory and block quest progress in Chapter 2, forcing players to find workarounds to keep moving, per a Reddit help thread. It isn't confirmed whether this issue persists in the 1.0 build.

Frequently asked questions

Can you change your outfit throughout REKA, or only at the start?

This is an open question among players: some ask whether outfit and appearance changes are available at any point or locked in after the opening sequence, and the community has not settled on a clear, consolidated answer, per a discussion on the REKA subreddit (https://www.reddit.com/r/REKA/comments/1k3vfjh/help/).

Is REKA still in Early Access?

No. REKA's 1.0 full release launched on Steam on October 26, 2026, moving the game past the Early Access build that had been available since September 12, 2024.

How long does REKA's 35% Steam discount last?

The launch discount is scheduled to run through November 7, 2026, according to the October 26, 2026 launch announcement and the Shochiku release.

How do I fix REKA's stuttering or frame drops?

The game ships with an uncapped frame limit by default, which can cause stuttering. Players recommend turning on vSync and manually capping the frame rate.

What do I do if my inventory is full and I'm stuck in Chapter 2?

An inventory-full bug has blocked quest progression in Chapter 2 for some players, who have had to find workarounds, such as clearing out items, to keep going.

Why am I stuck on the 'Roots and Remedies' quest?

Several players report getting stuck on this side quest without a clear sense of what action is needed to progress, based on discussion on the REKA subreddit.

Is REKA worth playing after the 1.0 update?

Opinion is mixed: community reviews are still debating whether the finished 1.0 version delivers on the cozy-RPG experience as well as, or better than, the Early Access build did.

Sources

• REKA 1.0: Baba Yaga thành cô giáo dạy phép, ngôi nhà của bạn đi bằng chân gà — Martincid
• REKA Game (1.0 Out Now): Price, Demo, Platforms & Guides
• REKA | 1.0 FULL RELEASE | Worth Your Time and Money (Overview)
• Save 35% on REKA on Steam