파멸의 오타쿠 — patch notes and updates
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Dated developer announcements recorded from Steam. Open the source for the complete update.
| Update | Date | Excerpt / source |
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| Doomed Patch Notes v1.0.8 | 2026-10-27 | Please update to the latest version (v1.0.8) before playing.✨ New Features & Quality of Life ImprovementsAdded Sound Effects: Added multiple sound effects during event scenes to enhance immersion.Added Mirror Animation: Added a sparkling animation effect to the mirror in Room 401.Changed Junk Shop Grandmother's Schedule: The junk shop grandmother in Pleurotus City now visits only on even-numbered days. (Except for the first day, Dec 20.)🐛 Bug Fixes & ImprovementsFixed Map Getting Stuck: Fixed an issue where characters would get stuck in the terrain next to the gymnastics teacher.Fixed Snow Terrain Recognition Error: Fixed an issue where cert |
| Doomed Patch Notes v1.0.7 (CG Gallery Added) | 2026-10-25 | Please update to the latest version (v1.0.7) before playing.✨ New Content & Quality of Life ImprovementsCG Gallery Added: A CG gallery has been added to the Ending Room.Gathering Speed Increased: Starroot gathering and digging speeds have been slightly increased.Menu Shortcut Added: Improved the menu to open and close using the Esc key in addition to the existing Tab key.Special Event Condition Improved: Improved convenience so that even if players frequently load save files after a good ending, special events can still be viewed normally when starting a 'New Start'.🐛 Bug Fixes & ImprovementsSteam Deck Notification Position Fix: Fixed an iss |
| [Hotfix] v1.0.6 Patch Notes | 2026-10-22 | Please update to the latest version (v1.0.6) before playing.✨ New Content & Event AdditionsNet Friends Event Added: Added an event where players can acquire the Heart Bracelet during the 2nd playthrough after reaching the Net Friends Good Ending.Illustration Additions & Improvements: Added and updated several illustrations during the Net Friends event.🐛 Bug Fixes & ImprovementsSoliBot Chase Scene Fix: Fixed an issue where SoliBot would occasionally disappear during the chase scene.Dolstar Pet Display Fix: Fixed an issue where the "Crab" pet among Dolstar pets was incorrectly displayed as "Rat".Player Stuck Issue Fix: Fixed an issue where pla |
| [Hotfix] v1.0.5b354 Patch Notes (Emergency Fixes for True Ending & Interactions) | 2026-10-20 | \Please update to the latest version (v1.0.5b354) before playing.🐛 Emergency Bug FixesTrue Ending Event Fix: Fixed an issue where the true ending event would not trigger even when the requirements were met.Mount & Transformation Interaction Fix: Fixed an issue where players could not interact with objects or NPCs while riding a mount or transformed.We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. |
| [Hotfix] v1.0.4 Patch Notes (QoL & Content Improvements) | 2026-10-19 | \Please update to the latest version (v1.0.4) before playing.🐭 Pet & Achievement FixesPeculiar Rat Acquisition Bug Fixed: Fixed an issue where the "Peculiar Rat" pet would not appear when searching trash cans. You can now achieve the "Squeak Squeak" achievement.Peculiar Rat Feature Added: A special feature has been added to the Peculiar Rat!🔧 Quality of Life & Content ImprovementsShop Selling QoL Improved: Changed the default sell quantity in shops to maximum instead of 1 when selling items.Shoptaro Goods NPC Appearance Frequency Increased: The geek NPC selling Shotaro goods in the city now appears on Days 5, 7, 8, 9, and 11, expanded from |
| [Hotfix] v1.0.3 Patch Notes (Skip Feature Improvements) | 2026-10-18 | \※ Important: The dialogue skip shortcut key has been changed to \.Please update to the latest version (v1.0.3) before playing.⏩ Skip System OverhaulDefault Skip Skill Provided: The 'Skip' skill is now unlocked by default from the early game.Removed the Skip skill from the Ghost Shop's item list.Refunded SP to players who previously purchased the Skip skill from the shop.Shortcut Key Changed: The dialogue skip key has been changed and fixed to \.🔧 Quality of Life & Control ImprovementsMovement Keys Added: You can now move your character using WASD keys as well.Dialogue Backlog (Q) Added: Press the Q key during dialogue to review previous lin |
| [Hotfix] v1.0.2 Patch Notes (Steam Deck UI & Major Bug Fixes) | 2026-10-17 | \🔧 System & UI ImprovementsSteam Deck Improvements: Fixed an issue where the menu would not open on Steam Deck in Room 401 on the 4th floor (where the mirror is located).Control Guide Fix: Updated the tutorial prompt "Press Z" in 'Neketsu Paupau' to match console/gamepad inputs.Affinity Reset Window Improvements: Expanded the size of the Affinity Reset window and removed remaining untranslated text.Auto-Save Logic Added: Added an automatic save function when entering the ending sequence (on the morning of the ending day and upon arriving at the White Room).🐛 Quest & Event Bug FixesSoli Event Fixes: Fixed an issue where the slide was missing |
| [Hotfix] v1.0.1 Patch Notes (Fixed Cave Entry Issue) | 2026-10-16 | Hello Players,An emergency bug fix patch has been released for the issue where players were unable to proceed into the cave due to a recurring paper interaction bug.Fix Version: 1.0.1Patch Details: Fixed the progression-blocking interaction bug upon entering the cave.This bug has been resolved in the 1.0.1 version update.Please update your game to the latest version (1.0.1) before playing.If you encounter the same issue after updating, or if you have any other questions, please report them on Discord or the Steam Discussion Boards.Thank you for your support! |
| 🎉 Doomed Otaku has been officially released! 🎉 | 2026-10-16 | An otaku horror-comedy simulation exploring the light and dark sides of otaku culture!Playing the game and leaving a review or comment would be a huge help to our team!!Thank you so much for your love and support! |
| October Doomed Letter & Reached 20K Wishlists | 2026-10-15 | 📢Doomed Otaku Release D-1, Key InformationHello. We are Kiwiosaurus, the development team for Doomed Otaku.Finally, the official release of Doomed Otaku is just one day away!Ahead of the official launch, we have summarized a few important notes and updates.Development TimelineNotice Regarding English LocalizationFull Steam Deck & Controller SupportGame Final Spec Update NoticeAdditional Content: SoundtrackDoomed Otaku Streaming GuideFinal PV ReleaseWishlist TrendClosing Remarks1. Development Timeline (What is Kiwiosaurus up to right now?)We have summarized the journey of Doomed Otaku since November 2023 so you can see at a glance how it came |
| "Doomed Otaku" Reaches 10,000 Wishlists🎉 | 2026-09-01 | 🎉Thank you for 10,000 Wishlists!🎉"The Otaku of Doom" will officially launch on October 16th (Fri).To live up to your incredible support and expectations, we will do our best in the remaining time to reward you with a great game.Thank you! |
| August Doomed letter【Release Imminent! 2 Months Left!】 | 2026-08-09 | Hello! We are KiwiSaurus, the development team behind Doomed Otaku.This summer has been unusually hot—hope everyone is staying healthy and doing well!With the scorching heat combined with KiwiSaurus’s burning passion, it feels like we’re spending a summer that’s twice as hot. 🔥Now then, let’s kick off the August 【Doomed letter】!Doomed Otaku Release Imminent - Development Progress Report-Our release date is just two months away!Doomed Otaku is pushing hard in these final stages, aiming for an official release on October 16, 2026.Here is a look at the finalized game specs and current development status across each department.📌 Finalized Game |
| June Doomed letter- Doomed Otaku at Steam Next Fest! | 2026-06-13 | Hello, this is Kiwisaurus, the development team behind Doomed Otaku.Official Release Date & Steam Next Fest Participation We are thrilled to announce that Doomed Otaku will be officially released on October 16th!Along with this exciting news, we are happy to share that we will be participating in the June Steam Next Fest!Supported Languages ConfirmedWe are happy to confirm that Japanese and Chinese (Simplified) translations will be available upon the official release!We would like to express our deepest gratitude to the fans in both countries for showing so much love and support even before the launch. 🙇♂️We are also positively discussing t |
| Doomed Patch Notes V0.7.5 | 2026-06-02 | Main Updates"...nn Days Until Doom" effect addedBackground music and sound effects added to the rhythm game lobbyBug FixesFixed an issue where the rhythm game would freeze during gameplayFixed a bug where movement was possible during the "Pow Pow!" mini-game eventFixed an issue where certain scripts were not displaying in Japanese and ChineseFixed a bug where the game would freeze when paying back money to TaeyangOther UpdatesImproved certain visuals and sound effectsAdditional InfoOn June 5th, the Tumblbug crowdfunding page for Doomed Otaku will be officially open!https://airbridge.tumblbug.com/3q5umepPlease back our project to give us a hug |
| Doomed Patch Notes V0.6.33 | 2026-03-08 | Main UpdatePartial changes to Shotaro's storyAdded "Shotaro's Jump Jump!" mini-gamePartial changes to Neketsu's storyAdded "Neketsu's Pow Pow!" mini-gameBug FixesFixed a bug where Affinity did not increase even when playing rhythm games with IkemanFixed a bug where the walking animation did not appearFixed a bug where the game froze when pressing \ on the 4th floorOther UpdatesChanged some sounds to better qualityPartial controller support implementedAdded a bus stop to other towns (Blocked in the demo; please look forward to the full version!)Doomed Otaku is doing its best to reach the release target in the second half of this year.Click the |
| Doomed Patch Notes V0.6.3 | 2025-10-18 | Main UpdatesIn-game title illustration changedCar added to the map in front of the villa"Back" message added to the options menuDemo version icon revisedEnglish Translation ImprovedBug FixesFixed a bug where pressing the tab key immediately after waking up caused the tab screen and player movement to overlapFixed a bug where document delivery to Resident 101 was not completingFixed a bug where the selection icon was duplicated in the load slotOther UpdatesPlayer movement smoothedFixed an error where the player moved backward in "Banban Delivery"Most of the bugs patched this time were reported via Discord.Regarding the improved English transla |
| Doomed Patch Notes V0.5.3 | 2025-10-05 | Main UpdateSimplified Chinese Demo AddedYou can now select the Chinese language in the options to play the game in Chinese.Other UpdatesMap UpdatesRoad in front of the Dottae Villa added.Construction site near the bus stop added.These locations aren't a major focus in the demo, but they will play an important role in the main game's story, so please look forward to the full release!Discord Channel for Translation Improvement Suggestions OpenedWe've opened a Discord channel where users can directly suggest improvements for the game's translation.Besides translation feedback, feel free to use the channel for fan art, general chat, event reviews |
| Participating in Tokyo Game Show (TGS2025) | 2025-09-21 | Doomed Otaku is heading to Tokyo Game Show 2025!Thanks to the Gyeonggi Content Agency's overseas market expansion support program, we've been given the amazing opportunity to participate in this year's Tokyo Game Show.You can try out Doomed Otaku at the Korea Pavilion booth, located at 02-C05.Dates ┃ September 25-28Venue ┃ Makuhari Messe Hall 2, 1st floorBooth ┃ 02-C05We look forward to seeing you at Tokyo Game Show!Additionally, we would like to conclude by introducing a new title and video for Doomed Otaku. |
| Participation in the Busan Indie Connect Festival (BIC) | 2025-08-12 | Doomed Otaku is participating in BIC 2025!The Busan Indie Connect Festival (BIC) is an international indie game event held every year in Busan. Doomed Otaku has qualified to participate and will be showcasing our game there.Dates ｜ August 15 - 17Venue ｜ Busan BEXCO Exhibition Center 1, Hall 1Booth ｜ C053 |
| Doomed Patch Notes V0.4.12 | 2025-08-07 | Main UpdatesAdded English demoAdded Japanese demoAdded judge contentAdded a note entry after eventsOther UpdatesThe "Load Game" menu is now grayed out when there is no saved dataFixed a bug where other characters' affection levels were displayed incorrectlyThe first bus stop event no longer occurs after 6 p.mAdded a sparkling effect to the perfume part of the introEvent images now have bordersFixed an error where the nickname "Dollstar Jinda" was not visibleThis update is for the demo version of Doomed Otaku |
| August Doomed letter | 2025-07-31 | Hello, this is Kiwisaurus, the development team behind Doomed Otaku.Let's dive into the Doomed letter.First News: BitSummit Kyoto RecapDoomed Otaku exhibited at BitSummit, held in Kyoto from July 18th to 20th.As this was Doomed Otaku's first overseas event, we had many concerns. But, to our pleasant surprise, an incredible number of people visited the Doomed Otaku booth! To borrow the words of Yongdeok, our planner who managed the booth... "To exaggerate a little, the line went all the way to the wall..." 🤣 The shining purple neon sign and the large screen displaying gameplay footage seemed to attract a lot of attention, which really helped |
| Participating in Kyoto BitSummit | 2025-07-07 | Doomed Otaku will participate in BitSummit 2025!!Booth Location │ GD-07Dates │ July 18th (Fri) ~ 20th (Sun)Venue │ Kyoto International Exhibition Hall MiyakomesseJapanese interpreting staff will be on-site, so please feel free to talk to us!Japanese flyers will also be distributed.1. Booth Introduction2. How to Play3. Merchandise Lineup & How to Participate in Events |
| 2025 PlayXpo Participation | 2025-05-16 | Doomed Otaku is Participating in the 2025 PlayXpo!! The PlayXpo event will be held at KINTEX in Ilsan from May 22nd to 25th, and admission is free with pre-registration PlayXpo: KINTEX Ilsan / May 22nd~25th Doomed Otaku Booth: G71 (HALL 5A) / May 23rd~24th We've prepared a variety of new merchandise, so please come and visit us! You can find more information at the blog link. Doomed Otaku Blog |
| Doomed Otaku - Steam Demo Now Available | 2025-04-13 | https://store.steampowered.com/app/3360610/__Demo/ Hello! We are KiwiSaurus, the development team behind Doomed Otaku. The new demo(v.0.3.6) is now available on Steam! If you enjoyed it, please consider adding it to your wishlist and leaving a comment. Doomed Otaku demo is currently available only in Korean, but an English translation will be added in the future. Here are the updated contents. ※Update Details※ Added Day 2 (Reality) event Holding the Z key now allows script skipping Save/Load feature added Date selection available in save slots bug fixes discord kiwisaurus1130@gmail.com Doomed Otaku will be featured at the Indie Live Expo toda |