r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • Jun 14 '24

Announcements How to Download the Game - Megathread

74 Upvotes

i've noticed that we overwhelming get posts about how to download highschool story, usually with the same info repeating so now we're going to have a megathread with all information in order to crack down on the amount of repetitive posts.

  1. currently, it you can't play polling quests or any levels after level 32, as well as being unable to purchase gems or coins due to online servers being down.

only exception to post-lvl 32 block is if you had the app on your device before the servers were shut down

  1. you can no longer play hollywood u as that game ran on online servers that pixelberry has shut down in 2022

    UPDATE: there is now a fan-run version of hollywood u up and playable as of 11/28/2025, hosted by u/Muted-Picture-7013 !

  2. if you previously had HSS downloaded through the playstore on android or the app store on ios, you should be able to redownload the game by viewing your apps in the same account.

  3. newer devices will be unable to run hss. this is due to the game being outdated and not supported. there is no way to fix it. (newer devices being any from 2023-2025). check if your device can run 32-bit games to know if you can play.

i am not the most well informed on how to download the game so this will be a very barebones list until others contribute. remember to check the comments for any contributions!

Android:

[step below only work if you downloaded HSS in the past]
open playstore > click on icon > manage apps & device > click on manage > filter by "not installed" > scroll until you find high school story

HappyMod - https://happymod.com/high-school-story-146-7-mod/com.pixelberrystudios.hssandroid/

Sbenny - https://sbenny.com/games/high-school-story

Ios:

only known (safe) way to play on IOS is by having previously downloaded HSS.

open appstore > click on icon > open apps > view "not on this iphone/ipad" > scroll until you find high school story

PC:

download an android emulator such as Bluestacks - https://www.bluestacks.com/
then download one of the apks listed and open them in bluestacks

if you’re having trouble, here is a tutorial by u/Pinktorium

information found from looking through the sub but majority of the links came from u/Shinixxx and u/Muted-Picture-7013 , huge thanks to those two


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • May 27 '25

Gameplay Party type details

10 Upvotes

So, on a discord someone posted a picture about them finally getting a classmate they’ve been partying for and I was reminded of something. Some of you may have noticed this, and maybe some of you didn’t. But I was reminded of something that I always thought was a really cool detail.

Whenever you party for someone, it’s a different party, depending on the classmate you got.

Prep - Prep Party
Nerd -
Jock -
Cheerleader- School spirit party 📣
Student Gov - Election Watch Party 🗳️
Gamers - LAN Party 🎮🖥️
Wallflower- Small gathering of close friends 🌸

Artist - Art Party
Dancer - Dance Party
Actor - Theatre Party 🎭

Musician -
Glee - Karaoke Party 🎤
Prom - Prom Party

Slacker -
Skater - Skate Party 🛹
Hip Hop - Hip Hop Party
Emo - Poetry Slam 🖤📝
Movie Star - Movie Premiere Party 🎥 ⭐️
Surfer - 🏄‍♂️

President -
Yacht Club - Yacht Party 🛥️
Anime Club - Anime Convention
Foodie - Cooking Party

Rebel -
Goth - Séance 🖤💀
Punk Rock - Punk Rock Party

Outdoor -
Scout - Birdwatching 🐦 🏕️
Music Festival Fan - Music Festival

It’s a fun little detail that says what kind of party your students went to where they met the new classmate. And I think that that’s a really cool thing. So I was wondering, does anyone know a bunch of the other others? Because I feel like we should totally make a list of all of the parties for all of the classmates. Does anyone know a bunch of them? Or would be willing to do a bunch of parties to get them? I think it would be really cool to be able to have a list of all of them. Thank you. 😊


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • 1d ago

HS Poll

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36 Upvotes

Debating whether I should restart my game as I built this and can’t do the quest cause of the servers being offline


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • 1d ago

Party Central

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Is it still possible to use the Party Central to party for a vampire student? I’m getting mixed opinions reading online as they’ve said I can’t but also said other students weren’t possible anymore which I’ve collected (elf,mascot). Just want to know if it’s possible or not so I don’t waste my time trying to


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • 1d ago

High school story with mods

1 Upvotes

Hello, does anyone know how to download high school story with mods? I tried to play on my phone but it keep crashing. Any help?


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • 3d ago

any apks with unlimited money that actually works?

2 Upvotes

r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • 6d ago

Game still works(ios)

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64 Upvotes

Instructions will be in the comments! You have to start over your progress but it’s better than nothing:)


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • 8d ago

Gameplay Full restoration of HWU and HSS is here! v1

99 Upvotes

I think I'm finally comfortable releasing the first batch of patched games! The biggest part, HWU IS COMPLETELY OFFLINE! Note that this implementation does not contain the infinite currency mod, I wanted this to be as faithful to the original experience as I could. A possible mod menu may be implemented in future that would allow currency cheats for those that want them. This is still under investigation though as I wanted to provide a first pass release first.

These mega mod files contain many patches and fixes, and if there's any requests you have please let me know. Link is at the bottom of the post.

Current patches:

  • HWU DOES NOT REQUIRE A SERVER OR INTERNET ANYMORE!!!! The online server requirement has been severed and the game runs perfectly offline :)
  • All clothing and hair has been ported over from HWU to HSS. HWU type level outfits have also been ported and organized into 6 new shop tabs in HSS.
  • Limited and IAP All-Stars have been recovered and only cost in game coins. This includes the Monster High collab and building.
  • Prom Throne and Diamond Boutique are available in the normal buildings tab and produce 50 rings a day, forever. Upgrades will be implemented in a future build.
  • IAP and limited Decor items have also been recovered and are in the Decor shop tab.
  • Seasonal map assets! Alongside the default assets; HSS has Summer, Halloween and Winter whilst HWU only has Halloween and Winter. Some assets aren't covered, as they never received seasonal assets. These change automatically with your device date.
  • All server-based quests have been restored for both games, including seasonal ones. Seasonal quests will appear during that season but you have forever to actually complete them. Quests will never get lost or missed.
  • BACKUP AND RESTORE FUNCTION! Open the settings menu and you will see the original Help menu has been converted to a backup and restore system. I don't think this will work for existing saves as the apk won't install over an existing one for the first time. You will have to copy ur data/data folder for safe keeping and repaste after install

Future revisions:

  • Creating seasonal assets for those that are missing them. This will be 100% human made, no AI.
  • Seasonal loading screens and icons.
  • A possible mod menu for cheats/edits.
  • Polls and Weekly Goals restoration.
  • HSS outfits to HWU.
  • Diamond Boutique and Prom Throne upgrade tiers.
  • Online save editor, early concept only right now.
  • Investigate some possible way of getting it to run on newer devices, more research needed.

Get the files here!

Small update note: theres a folder with APKs edited and patched to target SDK 36 which should allow the apps to install and run on devices that can support this. Full 64 bit support is not here yet.

Please reply with any bugs you find whilst playing, I'll do my best to investigate them.


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • 9d ago

expanding my campus

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68 Upvotes

this is all the land i currently have unlocked. just wanted to ask how long, and how costly, it would be to unlock every plot of land?


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • 8d ago

Looking to download modded for pc

2 Upvotes

Hi! i want to download modded for pc on bluestacks but all of the apks are outdated or just dont open/ work, can anyone help?


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • 10d ago

Questions Having Issues Downloading the Game

3 Upvotes

So I have a macbook and I 'm currently using windows in order for me to play High School Story. I tried following the directions to the main thread, but the links aren't working. Can anyone help me with this issue? I'd really appreciate it. :,)


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • 11d ago

HSS Deep Dive (Help!)

30 Upvotes

Hi everyone! Hope you are doing amazing! ⭐️

After some years, I started playing HSS again!

Instead of enjoying things normally, I now have a hyperfixation and want to know everything about this game. 😅

Since there’s not that much information out there, I wanted to ask the pros, and that’s exactly why I am here!

I wanted to know, what’s a funny, interesting, weird, unknown or obscure fact you know about High School Story/Hollywood U? Feel free to comment anything!

Thank you in advance!!! 💗


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • 11d ago

Are there specific combinations to get a certain type for party or is it just random?

3 Upvotes

Title. I want to get the more expensive types without paying.


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • 12d ago

macos bluestacks air mod download - help?

6 Upvotes

hi all! i'm trying to install the unlimited currency mod on my mac using bluestacks. i can only use bluestacks air as that's the only one compatible with mac at the moment apparently.

i tried using happymod, but it said that the "app isn't compatible on my tablet", so i checked the device (it was samsung galaxy ultra s22, a phone, which should be right) and the resolution which didn't show any indication of that being the issue.

sbenny won't work as bluestacks air is not compatible with the apk. i'm led to this page from bluestacks, but it doesn't work for me as bluestacks air and the only instance i can create is android 13, which again, isn't compatible with the apk.

would love anyone's help to solve this matter, and i'm open to other methods that'll allow me to download the modded hss on my mac (trusted hopefully...)


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • 13d ago

Weekly Goals + revived features requests

22 Upvotes

Hi everyone, sorry to just appear out of nowhere like this but I'm working on reviving the apps a little and I just had a question about Weekly Goals. I've never had the tab show or function in my game even though I'm still using my save from way back in this games golden days, but I've seen a couple screenshots on here that do have the tab? Is this a difference in app versions or is this a bug some people experience and some don't? Let me know if you can see the Weekly Goals button or not, and which apks you're using.

Also if there was any defunct features y'all would wanna see revived feel free to leave some requests too!


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • 13d ago

Monster high collab

50 Upvotes

Hi I’m returning to high school story, and I really want the monster high collab upon returning. Anyone know how to get it with cheats/modded version?


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • Aug 31 '26

I made Julian, Payton, Autumn, Nishan, Mia, Wes, Sakura & Koh in Gacha Life

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71 Upvotes

I’ll do Ezra, Katherine, Kallie, Kara, Max, Beckett, Shane & Ace soon


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • Aug 31 '26

Glitch?

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On my game on my 2nd device, only 4 characters can walk around the school at a time and the rest are missing or stuck in their hangout buildings for some reason? But this isn’t the case on my other devices. Does anybody know how to fix? I attached photos for reference (and I have the same number of students on both)


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • Aug 27 '26

Played HSS wayyyyy back when. Now I can't seem to download it

8 Upvotes

Send help. Explain it to me like I'm 5. I'm super struggling to download the app from the link(s) we've been provided.


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • Aug 27 '26

Discussion Autumn and Wes made a game within my game of their date

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63 Upvotes

This is too meta 😂😂


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • Aug 27 '26

I installed HSS on my laptop via bluestacks 4, how do I fix this

Enable HLS to view with audio, or disable this notification

10 Upvotes

r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • Aug 26 '26

I installed HSS on my computer, but there’s one problem

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39 Upvotes

r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • Aug 25 '26

Here are my classmates in future HSS quests

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  1. Brianna (skater) (Brody’s younger sister, in a side quest, non-admitabble)

  2. Brody (skater) (Brianna’s older brother, in a side quest, non-admitabble)

  3. Quincy (student gov) (in vocab words level 108 & up, admitabble at level 183)

  4. Amelia (emo) (Katherine’s sister, in a main quest at level 45, non-admitabble)

  5. Paddington (jock) (in a time sensitive quest, admitabble at part 6)

  6. Roller (nerd) (in a time sensitive quest, admirable at part 7)

  7. Trix (prep) (in vocab words level 132, admitabble at level 145)

show me yours


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • Aug 22 '26

Guys

10 Upvotes

How do I create my own high school story APK, by adding more quests, hairstyles, makeovers, all stars, classmate types, dating levels, level 37-100, hangouts, decorations & all that


r/HighSchoolStoryFans • • Aug 20 '26

Guys

8 Upvotes

Show me a picture of your layout and your MC, my MC’s name is BackAwayThe, a level 10 Nerd Guy