Dressmaker Updates and Roadmap
Updated
Dressmaker launched on September 21, 2026 and the developers have already shared what comes next: an online challenge mode, better transparent fabrics, full controller support and ports to Switch and mobile. This page tracks every update.
Dressmaker roadmap
- Online challenge mode where players vote on each other's dresses
- Refined transparent fabrics
- Full controller support
- Nintendo Switch port
- Mobile ports
None of these have dates yet. The Switch port has its own tracker on the Switch release page.
Release timeline
- August 2025: Free prototype released on itch.io; about 30,000 downloads in its first month.
- June 6, 2026: Full game shown at Wholesome Direct.
- September 21, 2026: Full release on Steam for Windows and macOS.
- Launch week: Switch and mobile ports confirmed; roadmap shared. The game recouped its development costs within 24 hours.
Patch notes
We summarise each patch here as it lands, newest first, with a note on anything that changes how the guides on this site play out.
Frequently asked questions
What's coming next to Dressmaker?
The developers have mentioned: Online challenge mode where players vote on each other's dresses; Refined transparent fabrics; Full controller support; Nintendo Switch port; Mobile ports.
Will there be an online mode?
Yes — an online challenge mode where players vote on each other's dresses is planned. No date yet.
Sources
Keep reading
- Dressmaker GuideEverything about Dressmaker, the cozy sewing game from Cozy Lives: release date, price, platforms, customers, measurements and a full walkthrough.
- Characters & CustomersEvery Dressmaker game customer — Rose, Prudence, Priya, Marie, Edith, Fiona, Alice and more — with their personalities and what their commissions ask for.
- MeasurementsCustomer bust, waist and hip measurements in Dressmaker, how to match the mannequin to 100%, and what each measurement affects.
- WalkthroughStep-by-step Dressmaker walkthrough: take measurements, sketch the design, set the mannequin, buy fabric, cut on the grain, sew and deliver for 5 stars.
- Tips & TricksPractical Dressmaker tips for cutting, sewing, fabric choice and budgets — how to raise quality scores and earn five stars on every commission.
- Free Demo / PrototypeDressmaker has a free prototype on itch.io. Here's where to download it, what it includes, whether you can play online in a browser, and how it differs from the full game.