What should I do if Concerned Parent is not unlocking?
If your Concerned Parent unlock was previously blocked, Team Lazerbeam says patch 0.6.41 should unlock the character after your first completed run following the update. This recovery guidance applies to affected players; it does not establish the normal unlock requirement for a new save.
Quick answer
For players whose Concerned Parent unlock was previously blocked, the official September 22 patch notes say 0.6.41 should unlock the character after their first completed run following the update. Check that your installed game has updated before trying this recovery.
The announcement does not give the normal quest requirement for a fresh save, or define exactly which run endings count. This page follows the published recovery statement.
Check whether the recovery applies to your save
| Your situation | What to check |
|---|---|
| Your unlock was blocked before the update | Follow the first-completed-run recovery guidance. |
| You have just started a new save | Check your character’s in-game quest; the patch is not a normal unlock walkthrough. |
| You finished a run before updating | The recovery statement refers to a run completed after the update. |
| You updated and completed a run, but remain locked | Record the result and report the continued problem. |
Follow the recovery guidance
- Check the installed version. If it predates 0.6.41, let Steam finish updating before retrying.
- Complete a run after updating, then inspect Concerned Parent on the character selection screen.
- If the character remains locked, note your version and the result of the run for a bug report.
The visible unlock is the success check. An update finishing alone does not show that recovery happened on your save.
Does dying or quitting count as a completed run?
The patch does not clarify this. It does not specify a character, route, boss, or achievement for the recovery attempt either. We have no current-version playtest resolving those details, so we cannot promise that an early death or quitting will trigger it.
What to report if it still fails
Follow the reporting instructions in the Steam discussion forum. As practical reporting advice, include the installed version, whether the problem existed before updating, a screenshot of the locked character, and how your post-update run ended. Explain whether it repeats.
These are suggestions for making your report useful, not extra unlock requirements. Keep your existing save while gathering evidence: this announcement provides no save-reset recovery procedure.
Related help
The Early Access patch overview covers other fixes. The beginner guide explains the two-deck loop if you need help preparing another run.
Sources and version
- Official 0.6.41 patch notes — recovery and request to report continued issues; published September 22, rechecked October 6, 2026.
- Official Early Access launch announcement — launch roster and quest-based progression context; it does not give this recovery procedure.
This is an official-source recovery note, not a playtested normal unlock walkthrough.
Frequently asked questions
Does one run unlock Concerned Parent on every new save?
The patch does not say that. Its recovery statement addresses players who were previously unable to unlock Concerned Parent. It does not provide the normal new-save quest requirement.
Does a failed run count for the recovery?
The announcement says to complete your first run after the update. It does not specify whether death, quitting, or a successful clear counts. We cannot confirm those outcomes from this source.
What if Concerned Parent stays locked after updating?
The developers ask affected players to report continued unlock issues. Include the installed version, the locked character screen, and how the run ended to help explain what happened.
Sources
Facts on this page were verified on October 6, 2026 against the sources below. Community strategy claims are player-reported for the demo build and may differ in the current Early Access version.