Simulator V04012025 — Yandere

A major milestone surrounding this period was the transition of the game's engine from . This shift was intended to:

As of March 2024, the final version of Yandere Simulator is estimated for release between late 2026 and early 2027.

Throughout 2025, development remained focused on bringing (the second rival) to a level of polish comparable to the first rival, Osana Najimi. Updates leading up to and following the v04012025 build included:

The developer noted that Unity 6 might finally allow for a functional Android export of the game.

Amai now interacts individually with every member of the Cooking Club, with voice lines added for the entire group.

A new, fully functional chainsaw weapon was added, complete with unique animations for the protagonist, Ayano Aishi.

The developer implemented a workaround for 16:10 aspect ratios to prevent UI elements from going off-screen during school gameplay.

The ability to customize a student's reputation (Liked, Respected, or Feared) was streamlined, and hair physics were added to several student models like Kenko and Maka.

A bottle of bleach was added to the pool pump room, simplifying evidence disposal for players choosing to commit murders in the pool area.

Newer engine versions typically offer better framerate stability and more efficient resource management.

A major milestone surrounding this period was the transition of the game's engine from . This shift was intended to:

As of March 2024, the final version of Yandere Simulator is estimated for release between late 2026 and early 2027.

Throughout 2025, development remained focused on bringing (the second rival) to a level of polish comparable to the first rival, Osana Najimi. Updates leading up to and following the v04012025 build included:

The developer noted that Unity 6 might finally allow for a functional Android export of the game.

Amai now interacts individually with every member of the Cooking Club, with voice lines added for the entire group.

A new, fully functional chainsaw weapon was added, complete with unique animations for the protagonist, Ayano Aishi.

The developer implemented a workaround for 16:10 aspect ratios to prevent UI elements from going off-screen during school gameplay.

The ability to customize a student's reputation (Liked, Respected, or Feared) was streamlined, and hair physics were added to several student models like Kenko and Maka.

A bottle of bleach was added to the pool pump room, simplifying evidence disposal for players choosing to commit murders in the pool area.

Newer engine versions typically offer better framerate stability and more efficient resource management.