📢Doomed Otaku Release D-1, Key Information
Hello. 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 Timeline
Notice Regarding English Localization
Full Steam Deck & Controller Support
Game Final Spec Update Notice
Additional Content: Soundtrack
Doomed Otaku Streaming Guide
Final PV Release
Wishlist Trend
Closing Remarks
1. 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 to completion.
2023.11.30 ~ 2026.05 | 3 years of planning and full-scale development scaling for Doomed Otaku
2026.06 | Crowdfunding campaign
2026.07 | Production of crowdfunding rewards
2026.08 | Completion of achievements, illustrations, and implementation of all endings
2026.09 | 1st and 2nd beta tests conducted and concluded
2026.10 Early | Reflected beta feedback, bug fixes & polishing, preparation for LQA (localization quality assurance)
2026.10 Mid | Global LQA testing completed
2026.10.14 (Today) | Preparing for final launch!
Doomed Otaku has gone through more than 6 test plays so far,
and we have continuously gathered surveys to ensure there are no issues with gameplay and that it is fun.
We will actively reflect your feedback after the official launch to steadily improve the game's completeness.
Bug reports and inquiries are accepted via Discord, so feel free to join us!
2. Notice Regarding English Localization
Currently, professional LQA for Japanese and Simplified Chinese has been completed,
but our English translation still needs further improvement.😞
If you encounter any unnatural phrases or issues while playing,
please feel free to send us your feedback anytime.
We will continuously improve the localization based on your valuable input to provide a better gaming experience.
3. Full Steam Deck & Controller Support
We are pleased to announce that Doomed Otaku fully supports Steam Deck and all major controllers!
4. Game Final Spec Update Notice
Please note that there are changes to the game's final specs previously announced.
Illustrations have increased by 35, from the previous 106 to 141!!
Text volume: Approx. 400,000 characters
Illustrations: 106 ▶ 141
Standing illustrations: 400
Soundtracks: 81 tracks ▶ 76 tracks
Playtime: 10 hours ▶ 15 hours (to True Ending)
Endings: 20
Achievements: 42 (Steam integration)
Supported Languages: Simplified Chinese, Japanese, English
5. Additional Content: Soundtrack
The soundtrack will be released alongside the game on October 16! (Discount bundle planned)
Featuring both tracks included in the game and unreleased tracks!
Packed with a total of 76 tracks, please consider purchasing if you'd like to support the ongoing work of Doomed Otaku!
6. Doomed Otaku Streaming Guide
Our game is freely available for streaming and video uploads from the demo all the way through to all endings of the main game.
However, please observe the following guidelines when creating content:
Direct Play Encouraged: We would appreciate it if you left comments encouraging actual gameplay so more people can enjoy the game.
Spoiler Prevention: If you post videos containing the true ending, please be sure to mark them with a 'Spoiler Warning.'
Video Description Requirement: Please make sure to include the game title 'Doomed Otaku' and the Steam store link in your video description.
Doomed Otaku: https://store.steampowered.com/app/ 3318210
Developer: KiwiSaurus
A streamer kit that you can use for content creation can be downloaded via the link below.
Please feel free to use it as long as it does not cause discomfort or ethical issues for others.
7. Final PV Release
We are truly thrilled to finally showcase our amazing animated PV!
Check it out right now through the link below!
8. Wishlist Trend
Looking at the experiences and wishlist records shared by numerous developers has given us tremendous courage and hints.
With the hope that our team's footsteps might also be of small help to someone, we are sharing our progress.
First Korean event after demo release (2024.12.02)
Indie Live Expo (2025.04.13)
Active operation of Twitter (X), Discord, and Xiaohongshu (2026.06.13)
Steam Next Fest (2026.09.01)
Steam Custom Calendar (2026.10.15)
Especially thanks to Steam's new feature, the 'Custom Calendar,' we received a tremendous amount of help.
Is there anyone who has followed us since the very first demo?😂 Thank you all so much!
9. Closing Remarks
As we are just two days away from the release, we are experiencing a mix of excitement and anxiety.
We will do our best until the promised release date of October 16 to wrap things up and deliver a wonderful time to you.
Thank you.