Probably Stolen 1.0: keep your demo save or start fresh?

The October 28 launch notice confirms save carryover. A fresh start is the developer’s recommendation for experiencing newly added storylines; it is not a warning that demo saves are corrupt. The demo is retired and its mods may not work in 1.0.

Back up the demo save before opening it in the full game. Use separate copies or slots where available, and record your game version and demo mods. If a mod fails, check the author’s 1.0 compatibility information before using it with your retained save.

Update 1.0.0.6 on October 31 changed the modding system for security, and the developer warns that some mods may break until their authors update them. Check each mod’s update after that patch.

1. Keep the untouched original and a list of demo mods.
2. Open a copy in 1.0 and note your money, inventory, progress and active story objectives.
3. Compare with a separate fresh start to see the introductions.
4. If something is missing, report the exact version and mod setup; do not assume corruption.

Kingy has not compared migrated and fresh saves. We have no verified lost-progress case, save location or repair procedure to publish.