- Urban Myth Dissolution Center × SILENT HILL f Collaboration, Available Now - 9 September 2026
Urban Myth Dissolution Center × SILENT HILL f Collaboration Begins September 9, 2026!Special Commemorative Mini-Game Released!Developed by Urban Myth Dissolution Center creator Hakababunko, the commemorative mini-game is a browser-based experience available free of charge on the collaboration feature page.The game stars Azami from Urban Myth Dissolution Center and Hinako from SILENT HILL f, and is playable on PC, smartphone, and tablet.In it, Hinako finds herself lost in a strange building amid an eerie fog, where she encounters a figure as she pursues the mystery behind the strange phenomena surrounding her. The mini-game supports Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese, and contains no jump scares. Players are encouraged to share their impressions on social media after clearing the game.The collaboration brings together two distinct visions of the strange and un…
- Please Vote for “Steam Award 2025”! - 26 November 2025
Thank you always for your support for “Urban Myth Dissolution Center”!The winners of the newly launched “Steam Award 2025” will be determined by user votes.If you enjoyed the game, we would be truly grateful if you could cast your vote for “Urban Myth Dissolution Center.”▼ Vote herehttps://store.steampowered.com/steamawards/nominations/2025Please note that a Steam account is required to vote.Your continued support and feedback have always been a driving force for our team—not only for the game itself, but also for the manga, novel adaptations, and merchandise projects, which help bring the world of “Urban Myth Dissolution Center” to an even wider audience.We will continue to evolve this title and work hard to create a game you can enjoy for a long time to come.We truly appreciate your continued support!
- Urban Myth Dissolution Center won the "Excellence Award" of the Japan Game Award - 24 September 2025
Thank you so much for playing Urban Myth Dissolution Center! We’re proud to share that, thanks to your incredible support, the game has been honored with the Japan Game Awards 2025 – Excellence Award. This recognition means the world to our team, and we couldn’t have done it without you. For more details about the award, please see here: https://awards.cesa.or.jp/en/year/prize/06.html As announced on X and other platforms, the Urban Myth Dissolution Center universe is expanding with a manga and novel adaptation (Japanese only), and merchandise is also on the way. We’re excited to continue sharing this world with you—not only through the game itself, but through new stories and experiences beyond it. We’ll keep working hard to ensure you can enjoy Urban Myth Dissolution Center for years to come. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for being part of this journey—and we hope you’ll lo…
- Urban Myth Dissolution Center Now on Sale! - 1 July 2025
🕯️ The Truth Waits… On Sale! 🕯️The doors of the Urban Myth Disillusion Center creak open once again... but this time, the mysteries come with a chilling discount. For a limited time, UMDC is on sale during the Steam Summer Sale! Step into Azami’s shoes, uncover hidden horrors, and peer into the memories of forgotten places—before this chance vanishes like a whispered legend. 💀 Sale ends July 10th. 💀 Don’t miss it. Some urban myths only knock once.
- Urban Myth Dissolution Center Ver 1.3.0 Update Details - 19 June 2025
Thank you for playing Urban Myth Dissolution Center!Today, we’ve released Version 1.3.0 for the Steam version.■ Ver. 1.3.0 Update Details● New FeaturesSelect ChapterYou can now start the game from any chapter via the Select Chapter option on the title screen.* The Chapter Select feature becomes available after clearing the game.* If you cleared the game before updating to Ver. 1.3.0, you can access this feature by selecting “SET COMPLETION FLAG” from the options menu on the title screen.Adjust Character Movement SpeedYou can now increase the character’s movement speed.Adjust Text Display SpeedYou can freely adjust the speed at which text is displayed.Auto Text DisplayText can now advance automatically without needing to click a button.Fast Forward Dialogue (Unlocked Post-Clear)After completing the game, you can now skip dialogue at any time during subsequent playthroughs.Carry Over Disc…
- Urban Myth Dissolution Center Ver 1.0.3 Update Details - 14 April 2025
Thank you for playing Urban Myth Dissolution Center! On April 15, 2025, at 1:00 PST we plan to release version 1.0.3 on Steam. We appreciate your patience, and with this update, Steam Deck users will now be able to use cloud saves. However, if you usually play on a Steam Deck, please launch the game on your Steam Deck at least once after 1:00 PST on April 15 and trigger an auto-save before playing on another device. If you start the game on another device before doing so, the save data on that device may overwrite the Steam Deck's save data. Please proceed with caution. Changes in Ver 1.0.3 ・Bug fixes ・Typo corrections ・Fixed an issue where uncollected information was displayed in the notebook prematurely Once again, we appreciate the love and support from everyone who has played the game! Our development team is working hard to make Urban Myth Dissolution Center even more enjoyable. Th…
- Urban Myth Dissolution Center All Gameplay Content Now Open For Streaming - 31 March 2025
Thank you all so much for playing and supporting Urban Myth Dissolution Center! As of April 1st, 12:00 AM (JST), streaming and posting gameplay content from all chapters of the game is now fully open. Thanks to your thoughtful support and spoiler mindfulness, many players were able to experience the game’s surprises as intended — and for that, we’re incredibly grateful. A Continued Request: While you're now free to share content from the entire game, we kindly ask that you continue to be considerate of spoilers — especially when posting on public platforms like X (Twitter), YouTube, or TikTok. Please include a “Spoiler Warning” in the title or thumbnail if your content includes critical story scenes. For image posts of important scenes, please include a spoiler notice. You’re welcome to use the official spoiler warning assets available on our — feel free to use them! Additional streamin…
- "Urban Myth Dissolution Center" Future Improvement Plans - 24 March 2025
Thank you for playing *Urban Myth Dissolution Center*! It has been a month since the release of *Urban Myth Dissolution Center*, and we are truly surprised by the overwhelming response—far beyond our expectations! We will be releasing detailed patch notes soon, but first, we would like to share our upcoming update plans. ■Planned Fixes by Early April ①Bug Fixes Here are some of the currently identified bugs: - In SNS investigations, the investigation cannot be completed even after collecting all necessary evidence - Some sound effects (SE) may be excessively loud - Some sound effects (SE) may continue playing indefinitely ②Fixing Typographical Errors ③Fixing an Issue Where Unobtained Information Appears in the Notebook Early ■Planned Additions by Early June ① Chapter Select Feature ② Adjustable Text Display Speed ③ Auto-Play Feature ④ Skip Read Text in Subsequent Playthroughs ⑤ Carry Ov…
- UMDC Taking Cases @ Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition! - 4 March 2025
Hey Investigators! We’re beyond excited to share that Urban Myth Dissolution Center has been selected to be part of the prestigious Day of the Devs: San Francisco Edition 2025! If you’re in San Francisco for the Game Developers Conference or just a local sleuth, visit us on March 16th from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at The Midway! We’ll be there showcasing UMDC, chatting with fans, and celebrating indie games alongside some of the most talented developers in the industry. ✨ Best part? It’s completely FREE! ✨ This is a fantastic opportunity to play the game and discuss the mysteries of UMDC with friends! We’d love to see you there! Let us know in the comments if you’re planning to stop by. More info at the Day of the Devs site!
- Thank You Investigators! - 20 February 2025
Thank you for playing Urban Myth Dissolution Center! We appreciate the tremendous love and support for our game since its initial launch, thank you so much! We are also delighted to see all the thoughts and feedback shared through Steam reviews and social media platforms. We carefully read every one of them with great appreciation in mind. At the same time, we are aware of the bug reports and improvement players have been requesting. We are currently assessing how to address each issue and investigating the time required for its implementation. We're working to update you on our plans and schedule as soon as possible, so please stay tuned for further announcements. Thank you for reading, and please continue to support Urban Myth Dissolution Center!
- If you've ever wished Phoenix Wright was a witcher then do I have the game for you - 17 February 2025
The problem with our modern, humdrum, urban existences is that there's just no magic. Back in the day, when the world was young and the woods were thick, the world abounded in witchcraft and devilry. Now if I accuse an old woman of curdling my milk, suddenly I'm the bad guy... Read more.
- Urban Myth Dissolution Center Streaming Guidelines - 15 February 2025
Until March 31, 2025, at 11:59 PM (JST): Only gameplay screenshots and videos for Episodes 1 through 5 may be streamed or posted. ※We kindly ask that content from Episode 6 and beyond (including the return-to-title screen sections) not be shared to preserve the experience for all players. Starting April 1, 2025, at 12:00 AM (JST): Streaming and posting gameplay screenshots/videos from all game sections will be allowed. To ensure other players can enjoy the game's narrative without having key moments spoiled to them, we ask that you include a clear warning, such as "Spoiler Alert," in your content's title, description, or prominently displayed within the video. Additionally, please exercise caution when posting videos or impressions that include major scenes, events, or plot points of the game. Your mindfulness helps everyone experience the story as intended! Spoiler warning images for u…
- [Notice and Apology] Regarding Cloud Save Issues in Steam Version - 14 February 2025
Thank you for your continued support of Urban Myth Dissolution Center. We have confirmed an issue with the cloud save functionality in the Steam version, which was released on February 13, 2025. Details of the Issue Cloud saves are not functioning properly between Steam Deck and PC, resulting in the following problems: -When playing on Steam Deck, and then launching the game on PC with the same account, save data does not sync. -Likewise, when playing on PC, and then launching the game on Steam Deck, save data does not sync. -This issue occurs in both the demo and full version. -If you are only playing on PC without switching to Steam Deck, cloud saves will function as expected. Important Note: Save data from the demo version released between October 14 – November 7, 2024, cannot be transferred to the full version. Save data from the demo version released on January 20, 2025, can be tra…
- Paranormal Psycho-Detective Adventure, Urban Myth Dissolution Center Is Out Now! - 14 February 2025
The doors to the Urban Myth Dissolution Center have finally creaked open. Today, you step into the unknown as Azami Fukurai, a rookie investigator with an unsettling gift—the ability to see the lingering echoes of the past. In a world where rumors and whispers twist into something far different online, your job is to unravel the line between whispered legends and bizarre reality. 🔍 Unravel the truth behind eerie urban legends. 👓 Use Azami’s spectral sight to witness memories through retrocognition. 📜Piece together fragmented histories and confront hidden truths. As you begin your descent into paranormal investigations, cursed relics, and vanishing realities, we want to hear from you. What mysteries have you uncovered? Which myths have you debunked? Share your findings (or your fears) in the discussion board, and don’t forget to leave a review—every investigator’s insight counts. Get…
- More Investigations at WePlay Expo Shanghai 2024! - 18 November 2024
Paranormal detectives had the opportunity to explore Urban Myth Dissolution Center at WePlay Expo in Shanghai on November 16-17 at the Shueisha Games booth. Attendees teamed up with the psychic Director of the Center and dove into cases filled with cursed relics, shadowy rental properties, and eerie dimensional anomalies. About WePlay: About WePlay: As China's biggest indie game exhibition, WePlay was packed with high-quality indie games, AAA titles, unique merchandise, and immersive experiences from around the world. It served as the perfect gathering spot for fans of console, PC, and mobile games! The event took place at Hall H4 of the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition & Convention Center. We hope everyone who visited enjoyed experiencing the strange phenomena and mysterious cases of Urban Myth Dissolution Center!
- This visual novel about hunting supernatural oddities in urban environments will definitely be one for the Persona crowd - 27 October 2024
The intriguingly-named Urban Myth Dissolution Center has that style of animation and use of color and typography that makes me immediately pay attention because, well: Not every developer does this, do they? That, and the occult investigation theme, make me immediatley curious at what this one's bringing to the table when modern fantasy juggernauts like Persona dominate the landscape... Read more.
- Play Urban Myth Dissolution Center Now in Steam Next Fest! - 14 October 2024
Get ready, detectives! Urban Myth Dissolution Center will have an exclusive Steam Next Fest demo from October 14th to 31st! Step into the shoes of Azami Fukurai, a rookie investigator with an extraordinary gift—the ability to see the memories of places. As she helps unravel supernatural mysteries at the Dissolution Center, you’ll encounter cursed relics, otherworldly creatures, and dimensional anomalies. Guided by her no-nonsense colleague Jasmine and psychic director Ayumu Meguriya, Azami must confront forces far beyond the ordinary. But here's the catch: this special demo will only be available from the start of Steam Next Fest until the end of the month. After that, the demo will disappear into the net until it can be uncovered again! So don’t miss this chance to play Urban Myth Dissolution Center before its full release in February 2025! Get ready to dive into the paranormal and Wis…
- Play Urban Myth Dissolution Center Early in Steam Next Fest—Limited Time Only! - 11 October 2024
Get ready, detectives! Urban Myth Dissolution Center will have an exclusive Steam Next Fest demo from October 14th to 31st! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2089600/_/ Step into the shoes of Azami Fukurai, a rookie investigator with an extraordinary gift—the ability to see the memories of places. As she helps unravel supernatural mysteries at the Dissolution Center, you’ll encounter cursed relics, otherworldly creatures, and dimensional anomalies. Guided by her no-nonsense colleague Jasmine and psychic director Ayumu Meguriya, Azami must confront forces far beyond the ordinary. But here's the catch: this special demo will only be available from the start of Steam Next Fest until the end of the month. After that, the demo will disappear into the net until it can be uncovered again! So don’t miss this chance to play Urban Myth Dissolution Center before its full release in February 2025!…
- Urban Myth Dissolution Center @ PAX West! - 30 August 2024
We're excited to be at PAX West in Seattle this weekend! Come get spooked by the demo for Urban Myth Dissolution Center, then blast away those jitters in the demo for UNYIELDER, the newly announced hyper-paced, boss-rush FPS! Don’t miss the chance to experience these games firsthand! Visit the Ukiyo Studios Booth (#333, across from Atari) on the 4th floor to play or stay hi!
- 「BitSummit Drift」に『都市伝説解体センター』が出展！ - 17 July 2024
7月19日（金）から3日間、京都で開催される「BitSummit Drift」に『都市伝説解体センター』の出展が決定いたしました。 ・日時： 2024年7月19日 金曜日 〜 2024年7月21日 日曜日 10時 〜 17時 ※7月19日はビジネスデイ、7月20日、7月21日は一般公開日となります。詳細は、公式サイト（ https://bitsummit.org/ ） をご確認ください。 ・出展ブース： 第3展示場 GD-02 会場では、より製品版に近い新プレイアブルをご体験いただくことができるほか、「ウィッシュリスト登録完了画面」をノベルティカウンターにいるスタッフにご提示いただいた方に、『都市伝説解体センター』に登場する廻屋渉のレンチキュラーステッカーをプレゼントいたします。 あわせて、「都市伝説解体センター」のプリチーなマスコットキャラクター・トシカイくんの「トシカイくんTCG風カード」と「トシカイくんアクキー」のノベルティも登場👀👍 「トシカイくんTCG風カード」は、ノベルティカウンターでどなたでも受け取りが可能。「トシカイくんアクキー」は、”シカ友だけの秘密のアイテム”として、18日中に受け取り方法をトシカイくん公式X （ https://x.com/toshikaikun ）にてお知らせいたします。 ※いずれも、予定枚数を配り次第終了とさせていただきます。 また、本日『都市伝説解体センター』の公式Webサイトを開設いたしました。今後は、発売情報や周辺商材の情報などを随時公開していく予定です。 http://umdc.shueisha-games.com/ さらに、『都市伝説解体センター』の新スクリーンショットを公開いたしました。
