diff --git a/.github/workflows/build_release.yml b/.github/workflows/build_release.yml
index f996206e..bcf07ceb 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/build_release.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/build_release.yml
@@ -55,7 +55,10 @@ jobs:
       - name: Clone RetroDECK repo
         uses: actions/checkout@v4
         with:
-          submodules: 'true'
+          fetch-depth: 5           # Fetch the last 5 commits; adjust as needed
+          submodules: true         # Fetch submodules
+          submodule-fetch-depth: 5 # Fetch the last 5 commits of submodules
+          ref: ${{ github.ref }}   # Ensure the current branch is checked out
 
       # Install Dependencies
       - name: Install dependencies