: Preliminary work on the third rival, Kizana Sunobu, including drama club props and stage-related elimination mechanics.
: For the first time, the developer mentioned plans to test an Android build of the game to gauge its feasibility on high-end mobile devices. Conclusion Yandere Simulator Development Blog
: The game now natively detects controllers from the 8bitdo manufacturer, automatically updating button prompts to match the hardware. Custom Mode Optimization : Yandere Simulator v04.01.2025
The January 4th build brought several quality-of-life adjustments and technical fixes aimed at streamlining the player experience:
The update, released on January 4, 2025, serves as a vital bug-fixing follow-up to the game's major New Year's Day build . This version focuses on stabilizing new features introduced at the start of 2025, particularly those enhancing Custom Mode and controller compatibility. Key Features and Improvements : Preliminary work on the third rival, Kizana
: Building on the momentum of 2025's focus on animation, this period saw the transition of several "text-only" scenes into fully animated sequences, such as the interaction between Togo and Ryoba . The Road Ahead: 2025 Development Goals
Navigating student stats is now more efficient; players can increase or decrease levels by holding down the button rather than repeated clicking. Custom Mode Optimization : The January 4th build
A critical fix prevents when loading incompatible old Custom Mode data.
: Implementing missing voice acting and polishing the bakery-themed elimination methods.