- Nippon Marathon 2 : Daijoubu Major Update - NM2 0.42f - 7 June 2026
Nippon Marathon 2 : Daijoubu Major Update - NM2 0.42fThis one’s huge: Linux support, massive optimisation, Cup Mode, facial animations, new UI upgrades, new colour options, Collections, and a whole lot more. Let’s dive in.NEW! Dedicated Native Linux Version and Optimisation!Steam Deck now hits a solid 60fps with better visuals Faster loading + smoother performance across all settings Lighting and memory handling improved Linux users officially welcomed into the NipponverseThat's a pretty big visual improvement and performance is better too!NEW! Each Contestant Now Has Multiple Colour Choices Available!We know you wanted it, so here it is! Every contestant now comes with a minimum of 4 colour choices, we'll be adding more in the future too.I think the new black and red Zenbei is my favourite - moe moe kyuuuuu!NEW! Try out Cup Mode and Feel the Real Marathon Experience!Finally we're all a…
- Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu Is Out Now! - 18 April 2026
Hello everyone!The news you've been waiting for is finally here! After years of chaos, cucumbers, and questionable physics, Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu has officially launched into Early Access 🙌🙌🙌Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu is everything you loved about the original — just bigger, smoother, and even more bizarre. You’ll race across Japan, fling fruit at your friends, dodge hazards you definitely weren’t prepared for, and yes… Sora the Troll is back with brand‑new commentary to roast every glorious mistake you make.What’s in the Early Access Launch?Here’s what you can jump into right now:Three brand‑new stages set across exaggerated Japanese locationsFully revamped graphics and physicsCreate‑a‑Contestant mode for crafting your own beautiful-ly cursed racerA new Photo Mode with free‑cam controls for capturing mid‑action chaosA brand new, deadly melee weapon in the form of the Whirling…
- Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu Enters Early Access on April 17th! - 27 March 2026
Konnichiwa everyone!We’ve got some exciting news that you might want to jot down in your notebook...✨ Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu is entering Steam Early Access on April 17th! ✨Get ready to dash through new courses, unleash new weapons, and of course, be chased by Shiba Inu!You can watch the brand new trailer here:Why Early Access? Making a video game is like running a marathon… except the course is still being built. And the builders are also racing, throwing fruit, and occasionally falling into the sea. It gets a little messy, a little sticky, and every so often someone gets knocked off the course by a bug we didn’t even know existed.That’s why Early Access exists. When development gets this chaotic, opening the gates early actually helps — it gives us room to breathe, lets us keep building the game at a sustainable pace, and invites the community to run alongside us, share ideas, and…
- Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu Takes Its First Public Lap at Bristol VGE - 27 February 2026
Hey everyone!We’ve got big news to kick off the year: Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu is about to make its first-ever public playable appearance at the Bristol Video Games Expo (VGE)!For the first time, players will be able to dive headfirst into the latest build, try out new courses, revisit returning favourites, and experience the full force of our signature slapstick athleticism. Expect wobbly legs, questionable obstacles, and the kind of Takeshi’s Castle–style chaos that only Nippon Marathon can deliver.You’ll find the demo at the DEBUG booth, where we’ll be hanging out all weekend to chat, gather feedback, and show you what’s coming next as development continues.🏃 What’s in the Demo?🦌 Play two new stages, including the exclusive Shika Shika Deer Town — and yes, the Ceiling Licker boss is waiting for you.🍍 Throw Fruit weapons and bizarre obstacles at your friends (or enemies… we don’…
- Nippon Marathon Unity Security Patch - 13 October 2025
We have applied a fix to address a Unity Security flaw.
- Play Nippon Marathon in Iconic Tokyo Game Center - 27 September 2025
Konnichiwa minna-san! 👋I’m here to celebrate all things Tokyo Game Show, and to mark the occasion, Nippon Marathon is participating in the TGS Steam Sale! 👏👏👏 It’s currently 75% off, so the perfect opportunity to experience Japan for a fraction of the cost of a matcha latte!But if you happen to be in Tokyo — maybe you're visiting for TGS, want to visit, or just are interested in all things Japan — I’ve got a recommendation that’s 100% certified Wedy-approved…🕹️ Play the Arcade Edition of Nippon Marathon at Mikado Game CenterYes, you heard me.Nestled in the heart of Tokyo, right next to Takadanobaba Station, you’ll find the arcade edition of Nippon Marathon, aptly titled Nippon Marathon Turbo Hyper=Running.It features exclusive stages, new contestants, leader boards, and faster gameplay — all designed for high-energy, arcade-friendly action. It even has custom cabinet artwork design…
- Play the Updated Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu Demo - 14 September 2025
Konnichiwa minna-san! 👋 It’s Wedy Jones here with good news: the Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu demo has been updated! 🎉 After the first Playtest, the devs crawled back into their secret developer dojo (whilst dodging banana peels 🍌) and fine-tuned a bunch of fixes, updates, and brand-new features. And guess what? You can try them right now in the Steam demo! 🆕 What’s New in the Demo?🏗️ Demo Stage YOLKO HARBOUR (Reworked!)Inspired by Yokohama, this fishing port-themed stage has it all: water, giant carp, anchor-twirling sailors, and yes… a very grumpy Giant Octopus 🐙.We’ve reworked most of the stage to include extra dockside hazards and new environments. Test your sea legs in the all-new cargo ship section, but watch out for Octopus attacks, the water’s about to get a little choppy.Find alternate routes by jumping on dockside machinery like forklifts and scissorlifts. They might laun…
- Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu!, is racing headfirst into Steam Next Fest - 9 June 2025
Hello everyone!Hope you don’t mind the shameless plug, but the long-awaited sequel, Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu!, is racing headfirst into Steam Next Fest — and you can play it RIGHT NOW with our brand-new free demo! 🎮💥Get ready for more Shiba Inus, ridiculous ragdoll physics, and the most bizarre obstacles Japan has to offer. Whether you’re diving through crowds, dodging sailors swinging their anchors, or flinging yourself into the sea (on purpose?), the chaos has never looked better.👀 Watch the Announcement Trailer!🎮 Play the Demo Now Jump into the action, solo or with friends. Try the demo during Next Fest and let us know what you think!Here’s a quick list of what to expect in the Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu demo:💥 Even more ridiculous ragdoll physics🎵 Return of SoraTheTroll commentary 🍉 New weapons (yes, melons still explode) 🧍♂️ Your fave contestants have had a glow up 🎯…
- Celebrate Couch Co-Op Fest with the Chaotic Party Night bundle! - 10 February 2025
Hi everyone, we hope you’re well? We’re just checking in to celebrate Steam’s Couch Co-Op Fest and the launch of a new bundle that seeks to capture the spirit of good old fashioned party game nights! For enjoyers of slapstick Japanese gameshows, high stakes octopus racing, and interspecies shopping trolley manoeuvring the Chaotic Party Night bundle includes Nippon Marathon, Muddledash and Supermarket Shriek plus a 15% discount when you ‘complete the set’. All three games will be on deep discount until 17th February so now is the perfect time to grab your friends and indulge in some truly unhinged couch co-op and PVP madness! Nippon Marathon: A crazy, physics-driven, four-player marathon across Japan. Smash through offices and shopping malls and hurl fruit at your opponents in a party game unlike anything you've played before! Muddledash: Join your friends on a mad race to the most boppi…
- It’s official—Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu is happening! - 17 December 2024
It’s official—Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu is happening! Hi everyone, Get ready to duck, dodge, and dive into chaos because Nippon Marathon 2 is sprinting onto Steam Early Access in Q2 2025! What’s New? This sequel is bigger, crazier, and packed with even more ridiculous fun: ✨ Vastly improved graphics ✨ Brand-new marathons filled with hazards and surprises ✨ A Create-a-Contestant feature ✨ All the wild Japanese TV energy you love And if you’re wondering what Daijoubu means—it’s Japanese for “It’s fine!” or “Everything’s under control!”... though trust us, it won’t feel like it. 💾 Wishlist now and get ready for the madness! We cannot wait to show you more over the next few months, so for now please Wishlist Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu on Steam today 👉 Wishlist on Steam 👈 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3358880 So why Early Access? With Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu, we’re taking a gi…
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- SUPER 56 demo now available in SteamNextFest - 6 February 2023
Hello everyone! Just a quick announcement to say that upcoming mini-game collection SUPER 56 is now available to play during the Steam Next Fest. The aim of SUPER 56 is to get the best score possible by completing each stage as fast as you can. Sounds easy, right? Think again... The demo will feature 10 of the craziest stages that will challenge your ability as a gamer in a variety of different genres, but the twist is your only allowed to use ONE BUTTON!!! Here are some examples of the stages you'll face: Yoga pose your way through oddly shaped holes in a wall (sound familiar?), button mash a keyboard shoot apples off a guys butt with a bow and arrow, drive around a track through checkpoints and be a totally. normal. slow. hedgehog and collect apples in a truly nostalgic and 90s way. Still want to take on the challenge? Play 10 of the craziest stages as fast as you can, try not to die,…
- New Game Annoucement and more! - 25 March 2022
Hello Steam Community, It's been a while, but we have some fun news for you. We're announcing our new game Press A For Achievements. It's a mini-game collection where players earn achievements, coins and gifts by simply pressing A. Watch the trailer below: Nippon Characters Return in Press A For Achievements In this game some of your favourite Nippon Marathon characters make a return. Race across the desert as Nishibori in the Nippon Kart minigame Control Abe Watanabe as he presents the news Help Snuguru put the exact amount of fuel in the car It's a fun and crazy game as you'd expect and you can find out more and wishlist the game now on the Steam Store. Wishlist here: Press A For Achievements on Steam NFTs on OpenSea To celebrate the announcement we're also making a collection of one-of-a-kind NFTs available. This BOSS collection features the new Nippon Marathon 2 in-game models of Ha…
- Apologies for our mistake yesterday - 1 October 2021
Hello everyone, On 30th September we revealed a character intended for Nippon Marathon 2, a Canadian Mountie. What we didn't know was that the 30th September was Truth and Reconciliation Day - A Day that honours victims and survivors of Canada's residential schools, which sought to forcefully assimilate indigenous children in which the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) were involved. Here is some more information on Truth and Reconciliation Day: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/first-national-truth-reconciliation-day-1.6188540 A member of our Discord channel brought this to our attention and we wish to make sure that Nippon Marathon remains a fun experience for everyone. We're sorry, we were unaware of something that is very important to many families. Our ignorance is not an excuse and we have taken time to reflect upon this. We want to ensure that Nippon Marathon and future games are…
- All hail a Nippon Marathon update (and much more) - 30 September 2021
Hello everyone, Firstly we would like to apologise for the radio silence from us. We thought we would provide you all with an update regarding all things Onion Soup Interactive, including Nippon Marathon 2. BOSS BATTLE - FIBROMYALGIA In October 2020 I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, I’d been suffering with the illness for quite a long time prior to this under the impression it was an old neck injury from 2008, but after the symptoms worsened and the illness’ characteristic chronic pain and fatigue became unbearable the doctors finally gave me a label that I could work with. By this point it had become almost impossible to work on UEDI: Shadow of the Citadel, each day I was able to do less and less until I couldn't work on the game at all, heck I couldn’t even finish a meal at the dining table without going for a lie down, taking a ton of painkillers and sleeping for as long as my body…
- Cool off with the Steam Summer Sale – get up to 90% off PQube Games! - 25 June 2021
Ah, summer. Sundresses, ice cream…and, of course, some crazy discounts on games! With everything from pixel platformers to furr-tastic RPGs, there is something for everyone in the PQube catalogue. Check out some of our top picks below! Gal*Gun Returns PANTIES! Got your attention? It’s ok, your secret’s safe with us. Escape hordes of amorous schoolgirls in infamous ecchi rail-shooter Gal*Gun Returns – now 20% off. https://store.steampowered.com/app/1425730/ Inertial Drift Let off some steam (!) with this innovative twin-stick racing game, now at 33% off! https://store.steampowered.com/app/1184480/ Cat Quest II Cats or dogs? Single player or co-op? No need to pick- we’ve got both in this wildly popular action-RPG! Now at 45% off. https://store.steampowered.com/app/914710/ Songbird Symphony Guide orphaned chick ‘Birb’ through a beautifully crafted pixel world in this rhythm-action platform…
- Online Mode and PS4 Support Announced for Nippon Marathon 2 - 14 October 2020
The update you've all been waiting for is here! Online matchmaking, PS4 support and custom character skins are coming to Nippon Marathon 2! Online Mode Play just for fun in Casual Versus or try to be the best in the world by improving your rank in Competitive Versus. You'll be glad to know the Go-Go Trolley Bowling and L.O.B.S.T.E.R party games are making a return with online capability too. This is a game-changer for fans of online party games. We've felt that Nippon Marathon has always been the closest thing to a Takeshi's Castle (MXC) or Total Wipeout video game, and the inclusion of online support will bring the game to a much wider audience and be fun for everyone to play! Kickstarter Exclusive Custom Skins We've previously mentioned this before, but the in-game shop will be stocked full of custom items and character skins for you to unlock, hopefully adding to the Nippon Marathon…
- First Celebrity Announcement, Campaign Update, and our very first Competition - 7 October 2020
Nippon Marathon Celebrity Announcement As you might have seen in our campaign, we are introducing a new feature; "Celebrity Special Progress Report". In this feature our very own Abe Watanabe is hosting a chat show with some famous faces. These celebrities will give out challenges before the race and can award bonuses or penalties to players. So with that being said, we are incredibly excited to announce our first celebrity, Hideaki Kobayashi, or Uncle Sailor, is joining the Nippon Marathon family. To learn more, and learn how YOU can join the team of celebrity guests, then read the full update on our Kickstarter Campaign Page . A Thank You From The Devs As always we'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has pledged so far. We are already at 45% and hope you help us reach 50% in the next couple of days. We have recorded a video to say thank you as well as introduce you to our c…
- Kickstarter Update: New Features Revealed - 1 October 2020
1 - 25% Funded in 36 hours We'd like to give everyone a huge thank you for supporting our campaign. We're blown away by the amount of support received so far! If you haven't pledged yet then what are you waiting for? Our "Early Bird" and "Early Bird +" Reward are only available for 19 hours, so grab one whilst you can! 2 - Snuguru's Mystery Quest Update Snuguru has only gone and done it again, he's opened Chest 1 and 2 already. What was inside... ***drumroll please*** NEW CHARACTER: REIWA MAN Amazing! The first chest contained a brand new payable character! Now that Snuguru has released Reiwa Man from the chest we will add him to our development schedule. But who is Reiwa Man? Well, his real name is Reiwa Aonuma and he's from the Oita prefecture of Japan. He is a 21 year old junior tax collector. His hobbies include organising pencils by their smell. Reiwa Man was bullied at school beca…
- Nippon Marathon 2 Coming to Kickstarter 29th September! - 21 September 2020
Hello everyone! The launch of the Nippon Marathon 2 Kickstarter Campaign has been announced as 29th September 2020! That's only 8 days away! Here are three reasons to get excited: Which stretch goals will be included? Online? Story Mode? You'll have to wait and see... We have a range of EXCLUSIVE merchandise that are only available during the campaign, do I smell a Kickstarter Limited Edition Physical? Just what will be included in Nippon Marathon 2? Perhaps more silly physics... With Steam, Nintendo Switch & exA-Arcadia already announced it's even more exciting to wonder whether or not NM2 will be coming to PS5 & Xbox Series X. Want to be one of the first people to support the Kickstarter? Then sign up for updates here: https://bit.ly/NipponMarathon2
