- V.1.03.00.00 Special Update & Limited-Time Sale! - 16 June 2026
Hello, students! Thank you for your continued support and love for "Girl and Academy City."Today, we’re excited to announce: the game is now offering a new all-time-low 20% OFF discount, and the long-awaited Gallery and Simulation Battle BOSS RUSH features are now officially implemented! The engineering team is still continuously fixing various issues in the game.We hope to provide everyone with a smoother gameplay experience.Below are the details of this update:New: Added the Gallery feature. You can access it from the title screen menu.You can view unlocked videos, illustrations, and character standing art.New: Added the Simulation Battle feature. Go to the train and talk to the NPC Nito, then select the corresponding option to start.Here you can challenge previously defeated bosses again. Battle Fix: Fixed a very low-probability issue where the player character could get stuck after…
- "A Metroidvania Adventure Featuring a Girl and a Dog" Bundle is OUT NOW！ - 1 May 2026
Hello, students!A girl-and-dog Metroidvania adventure: tough it out in a burning room, or trigger a fluid explosion in an academy city. Today we’ve prepared two very different journeys — both requiring a bit of "mental fortitude." This bundle brings together two visually distinct titles: accompany the girl through the academy city, and then drop by next door to tackle the pup's mental crisis.Kotama and Academy CitadelIn the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5 side-scrolling Metroidvania.This Is Fine: Maximum CopeThe world-famous meme becomes a metroidvania of mental mayhem. Play as Question Hound and explore a collapsing theme park shaped by your everyday worries. Jump…
- Kotama & Academy Citadel Now Supports German, Russian, and French! - 28 April 2026
Hello, Players!Thank you all for your continued support and love for Kotama and Academy Citadel. Today, we are thrilled to announce that the game now officially supports three new languages: German, Russian, and French!We invite even more of you to step through the gates of Carmel in your preferred language. Explore, battle, and strive for the highest honors to become the ultimate "Carmel Star"!Thank you again for your incredible enthusiasm. If you encounter any bugs or issues while playing, please let us know via our feedback form. We carefully review every submission to continuously optimize the game experience and content. Additionally, we'll be keeping a close eye on player comments across all our communities. You are also more than welcome to join our Official Discussion Group to chat and share your experiences with others.2pgames.net/discord
- V1.01.00.01 Version Update - 27 March 2026
Hello, everyone~First of all, thank you for your continued support for "Kotama and Academy Citadel" and for your ongoing suggestions. The Engineering Club is still continuously fixing various issues in the game. We hope to provide everyone with a smoother gameplay experience.The details of this update are as follows:SystemFixed an issue where, when adjusting the master volume in Settings, the battle voice volume was not correctly under The Controlled.Fixed stuttering when the Aerospace Academy boss enters the second phase.Fixed an issue where some enemies' attack range indicators would disappear abnormally after pausing the game.Fixed an intermittent issue where, after switching out of the game with Alt+Tab and switching back, the UI could sometimes not be opened.Fixed an issue where, in extreme cases, Kotama and the Architecture Academy boss dying at the same time could cause progressi…
- "Kotama and Academy Citadel" Spring Sale & Special Update! - 19 March 2026
Hello, everyone~Today we have two super exciting pieces of news to share: the Spring Sale is live with 15% off—our lowest price ever! And the long-awaited outfit change & battle voice features are now available!✨Kotama Outfit Change FeatureHow to change outfits: Open the "Settings" page -> find "Game" -> select "Appearance" to freely switch between different outfits.🎤 Character Battle Voice LinesFollow in Kotama’s footsteps and listen to the sounds of the academy citadel—doesn’t it feel more immersive now?👇What’s included in this update:Added 5 new appearances for Kotama: Carmel Star, Veteran Transfer Student, First Sakura Maiden, Academy Citadel Idol, and Visitor from Deep Space. Players can freely choose Kotama’s appearance in "Settings - Game - Appearance".Added voice lines to some of Kotama’s combat actions. Players can adjust the volume in "Settings - Volume - Battle Voice Volume…
- Steam Spring Sale is almost here, there’s more happening in the academy citadel! - 18 March 2026
Students, Kotama is here with good news~🌸 Spring is here, and lots of cherry blossoms are already in bloom in the academy citadel. But today, there’s something even more exciting than cherry blossoms!The three Disciplinary Supervisor sisters formed a circle, heads close together, staring at something…“W-whoa… isn’t this outfit completely improper?!”Huh?! What on earth did they see?Just as I was about to lean in for a look, the three of them "whoosh"—retreated.Were they talking about Kotama’s new outfit? Well... let’s save the surprise for March 20~👇 Three springtime surprises:The skin feature will be implemented soonCharacter tone voiceovers will be added soonThe Steam Spring Sale is about to begin!On the Spring Sale, all three surprises go live at once—so you can explore the Carmel academy citadel with Kotama at an even better price!If you haven’t picked it up yet, keep an eye out~Sp…
- v.1.00.03.01 Version Update - 13 March 2026
Hello, students~First, thank you all for your continued support of "Kotama and Academy Citadel" and for constantly providing us with various suggestions. The Engineering Club is still continuously fixing all kinds of issues in the game, and we hope to provide everyone with a smoother gameplay experience.Details of this update are as follows:SystemFixed an issue where, when opening the pause menu in the game, Kotama could still take damage in certain special scenes, and there was a low chance of the game flow getting stuck.Thank you again for your enthusiastic support. While playing, if you find any bugs or issues, you can submit them via the form. We will carefully review every piece of feedback and continue optimizing the gameplay experience and content. In addition, we will also keep an eye on player comments across various communities. You are also welcome to join the official discus…
- V1.00.03.00 Update - 6 March 2026
Hello, students~First, thank you for your continued support for "Kotama and Academy Citadel" and for continuously sharing various suggestions with us. The Engineering Club is still working on fixing various issues in the game. We hope to provide everyone with a smoother gameplay experience.Below are the details of this update:SystemOptimized the speed of entering the save/load screen from the title screen.BattleFixed an issue where the Aerospace Academy boss could, in rare cases, briefly idle during battle.Fixed an issue where some bosses could behave abnormally when transitioning to the next phase too quickly.Fixed an issue where the "Astronomical Observation" Memocard could occasionally behave abnormally.Thank you again for your enthusiastic support. If you find any bugs or issues while playing, you can submit them via the form. We will carefully review every piece of feedback and con…
- Combat VO Progress & New Skin System - 15 February 2026
Hello, Players!I'm here to wish you all an early Happy New Year! I'm looking forward to spending another amazing year with all of you~New year, new vibes—big things are happening soon in the Academy Citadel! (๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)و🎁The New Year surprises you've been waiting for are on the way!Combat Voiceovers: The recording sessions for character combat grunts are officially complete. They will be implemented in-game very soon!New Skin Feature: We've heard you! The skin system for Kotama is now in the final testing phase.📱And a Bonus Easter Egg: Apple users can now use our official game stickers in iMessage!
- v.1.00.02.01 Version Update - 13 February 2026
Hello students!First of all, thank you for your ongoing support of Kotama and Academy Citadel and for the constant feedback you've shared with us. The Engineering Club is still working hard to fix various issues in the game.Details of this update are as follows:SystemFixed an issue that could occur in extreme cases when transitioning between rooms, where the monsters and trap interactables in the room could load abnormally.CombatFixed a low-probability issue where, at the start of Phase 3 of the Ship-area boss fight, Kotama could fall off the platform.Text & StoryImproved English localization.Visual EffectsImproved the visual effects presentation of main story guidance interactables.If you encounter any bugs or issues during your playthrough, please let us know via the forms below. We will review every report carefully as we continue to optimize the game experience and content.Additiona…
- New Friend! The "Kotama and Academy Citadel x MIO: Memories " Bundle is OUT NOW！ - 10 February 2026
Hello, students! Today, we are thrilled to introduce a new friend—MIO: Memories in Orbit! To celebrate, we are launching the new Bundle "Memories in Citadel" , available now at a special 10% discount! Get two meticulously crafted adventure masterpieces in one purchase and embark on a dual journey of exploration right away!About the "Kotama and Academy Citadel x MIO: Memories in Orbit" Bundle Kotama and Academy CitadelIn the Academy Citadel, strength reigns supreme: only the most powerful survive and thrive. Fight your way through the high-tech Academy in your quest to get the highest of honors for a student, and uncover secrets that can save it in its direst crisis in this 2.5 side-scrolling Metroidvania.MIO: Memories in OrbitPlay as android MIO in this mesmerizing metroidvania where you explore the Vessel, an enormous technological ark overgrown with machines gone rogue. Uncover its se…
- V1.00.02.00 Update - 6 February 2026
Hello everyone~First of all, thank you for your continued support of "Kotama and Academy Citadel" and for the many suggestions you have shared with us. The Engineering Club is still working on fixing various issues in the game, and we hope to provide everyone with a smoother gameplay experience.Details of this update:SystemFixed an issue where, after remapping Dash to the controller B button, pressing B to close the Map while it was open would cause the character to Dash automatically after the Map was closed.Fixed a rare issue where frequently entering and exiting scenes while opening various interfaces at the same time could cause incorrect camera and scene presentation.Optimized the display logic of the controller remapping screen to improve readability.Improved keyboard remapping support by adding the F key to custom key bindings.Optimized various pop-up window animations so they do…
- V1.00.01.05 Update - 30 January 2026
Hello students!First of all, thank you for your ongoing support of Kotama and Academy Citadel and for the constant feedback you've shared with us. The Engineering Club is still working hard to fix various issues in the game.The specific details of this update are as follows:SystemFixed an issue where resources could be incorrectly consumed during weapon enhancement under extreme circumstances. LevelFixed an issue in some areas of the Art Academy where climbing walls could cause Kotama to get stuck.Optimized the trigger range for foreground occlusion in certain scenes of the Architecture Academy. CombatFixed an extremely rare issue where Kotama would get stuck running in place while interacting with NPCs.Fixed an extremely rare issue in some BOSS battles where targeting would be lost.Fixed an issue with missing textures for certain moves of the Tower BOSS.Reduced the displacement distanc…
- Academy Citadel has received over 50,000 admission applications! Thank you! - 30 January 2026
Hello everyone! We are thrilled to share a milestone with you all—global sales for 'Kotama and Academy Citadel' have now surpassed 50,000 copies! Since the game's launch, every bit of your support and companionship has been the warmest light guiding us forward. A heartfelt thank you to every student who has stepped into Carmel Academy. You are the ones who bring our academy to life~Original Soundtrack (OST) In addition, today we are also releasing the Original Soundtrack (OST) that has accompanied you on this adventure! We've also launched the "Collector's Edition" Bundle, which includes the base game and the complete original soundtrack at a special discount. We hope these melodies will take you back to the intricate corridors of Academy City, the thrilling battles, and those unforgettable moments of encounter.Bundle Every piece of feedback and every suggestion is fuel for our growth.…
- V1.00.01.04 Update: HDR Compatibility Fixes - 28 January 2026
Hello students!First of all, thank you for your ongoing support of Kotama and Academy Citadel and for the continuous feedback you’ve shared with us. The Engineering Club is still hard at work addressing various issues. In this update, we have focused on fixing display issues during the protagonist's death sequence and resolving HDR incompatibility problems. We hope this provides a smoother gaming experience for everyone. The specific details of this update are as follows: SystemAdjusted the cursor movement speed when placing custom markers on the Map for more precise navigation.Fixed an input conflict that occurred when both mouse/keyboard and a controller were connected simultaneously.Fixed an issue where the cursor would scroll down continuously under specific conditions while browsing Saya's or Nito's shop pages.Fixed HDR-related display issues. LevelFixed visual performance issues i…
- V1.00.01.03 Update: Controller Trigger Optimization & New Backstep Toggle - 23 January 2026
Hello students!First of all, thank you for your ongoing support of Kotama and Academy Citadel and for the constant feedback you've shared with us. The Engineering Club is still working hard to fix various issues in the game. In this update, we’ve to provide a smoother experience for all students. The specific details of this update are as follows:Level-RelatedFixed an issue where the protagonist could take damage from traps in specific platforming levels of the Biology Academy due to insufficient visual warnings.Fixed an issue where lighting was overexposed in certain scenes of the Art Academy.Fixed an issue with materials in some scenes of the Aerospace Academy BOSS challenge room.Fixed an issue where model textures flickered in some scenes of the Architecture Academy.Optimized the detection range of spike traps in specific platforming levels of the Biology Academy to make the gameplay…
- Version V1.00.01.02 Update: Controller Customization & Platforming Optimization - 20 January 2026
Hello students!First of all, thank you for your ongoing support of Kotama and Academy Citadel and for the constant feedback you've shared with us. The Engineering Club is still working hard to fix various issues in the game. In this update, we’ve focused on optimizing controller support and enhancing the overall feel of combat to provide a smoother experience for all students. The specific details of this update are as follows:Added a Character Outline feature, which can be enabled in \ -> \. This significantly improves character visibility in complex combat scenarios. We will continue to optimize the overall performance of combat special effects. In some BOSS battles, effects can become overexposed or cluttered, making it hard to find the protagonist; the current outline serves as a temporary optimization.Added Controller Remapping. Most button mappings, such as swapping the Left Stick…
- Addressing Your Concerns 2.0! Bug Fixes - 16 January 2026
Hello everyone!This is the Academy Citadel Engineering Club. Thank you for your support of Kotama and Academy Citadel; we have been closely monitoring the discussions among all students. First, we want to offer our sincerest apologies for the frustration you’ve experienced. This is our first Metroidvania game, and we are deeply aware of our shortcomings. Thank you, students, for voicing your concerns - this is the most important roadmap for us to move forward.The following covers the issues you care about (Controller Remapping and Platform Jump Assist) as well as the specific details of this update:Regarding Controller and Keybinding ConfigurationsTo ensure your current experience remains as smooth as possible, our Engineering Club has already developed a modification plan. It is currently in urgent development. Because controller remapping involves multiple functional modules such as c…
- Claim your free rewards and join our events for even more prizes! - 15 January 2026
Hello, students! Kotama and Academy Citadel is officially out! We want to express our deepest gratitude to every player who has supported us along the way. To show our appreciation, we’ve prepared exciting reward events outside of the game. We welcome everyone to participate - we believe the next "the Carmel Star" will be you!Kotama and Academy Citadel: Defeat Bosses to Win Rewards!From now until January 30, upload a video of yourself defeating any Boss in Kotama and Academy Citadel on any difficulty to YouTube. Just include one of the following tags in your video description: #KotamaAcademyCitadel #少女與學院城 #少女と学园城. We will select 6 YouTubers to receive a $50 Steam Gift Card each!Prizes will be sent out on January 31 !Details can be found here:If you encounter any bugs or issues during your playthrough, please let us know via the forms below. We will review every report carefully as we c…
- Addressing Your Concerns: Platform Jump Assist and More! - 15 January 2026
Hello everyone!Thank you for your incredible support of Kotama and Academy Citadel. We have been closely monitoring community discussions and have summarized the most frequent feedback. Today, we would like to address three key topics: the platforming experience, voice acting, and controller configurations.First, we want to offer our sincerest apologies for any frustration you’ve experienced during your playthrough. We understand that both the difficulty of certain platforming sections and the current control layout have impacted your enjoyment. We are taking this very seriously and are fully committed to making improvements.Regarding Platform Jump Assist and OptimizationWe understand the challenges some players face during platforming sections. Currently, you can enable the Platform Jump Assist feature in the \ menu. To ensure more players can find this tool, we will be adding clearer…
