Nippon Marathon

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• Patch Notes·7 Jun 2026Official

  Nippon Marathon 2 : Daijoubu Major Update - NM2 0.42f

  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 able to enjoy a 3-stage marathon! Scores and popularity are carried across to the next stage, this is the best way to enjoy NM2The cup's emblem features elements from all three stagesNEW! Contestants Now Have Fully Animated Facial Expressions!Contestants now react to everything — hits, flying, waving, panic, joy, chaos. They’re more expressive than ever.(`･ω･´) It's nice to see the contestants being so expressive now （´∀｀） NEW! Snapshots and Photos are Saved to COLLECTIONS For Later Enjoyment!Every snapshot you take is now saved automatically. Up to 108 images, exportable directly to Steam.Awww, precious memories....NEW! Award System - Check Out The Score Calculation Screen!The score screen now shows a clearer, more fun breakdown of awards. New awards added too — no spoilers.What's next... Cucumber of Time? Tears of the Mushroom? Don't sue me!NEW! Weapon Pick-up IndicatorsA clean new UI element shows which item you picked up and which hand it’s in. Small change, big clarity boost.Nishibori is dual-wielding the cucumber!Whoa, just reading that made me tired and sweaty! But wait, there's...
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• Announcements·18 Apr 2026Official

  Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu Is Out Now!

  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 CucumberFresh new commentary from Sora the TrollNew CPU difficulty modes for solo playThis is just the start of the race, as we’ll be adding more stages, more contestants, more weapons, more chaos and even online multiplayer throughout Early Access. Key FeaturesRace Across Japan: A wild, exaggerated tour of iconic locationsEven More Chaos: New obstacles, weapons, silly physics, and hilarious wipeoutsSolo Play Support: Face off against our newly improved (and occasionally ferocious) CPU racersNew Difficulty Modes: Novice, Amateur, and Pro settings to suit every level of chaosA Tastier Arsenal: More throwable produce than ever, each with its own chaotic impactExpanded Cast: Starting with the egg‑obsessed Mr BREAKFAST, with more contestants hatching over timeCreate‑a‑Contestant: Build the weirdest racer your imagination can handleMultiplayer Mayhem: Local multiplayer + Remote Play TogetherEpic Soundtrack: An electrifying score to fuel every marathonPlay NowNippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu is available now on Steam Early Access with a 20% launch discount.Thanks for your support, remember your fe...
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• Announcements·27 Mar 2026Official

  Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu Enters Early Access on April 17th!

  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 help shape the final experience together.It’s how the original Nippon Marathon began, and it worked wonderfully, so we thought… Let's do it all again!And the best part? The game is already ready for you to play, laugh at, fall over in, and shout “DAIJOUBU!” while we continue adding more mayhem behind the scenes.What’s waiting for you on April 17th?Three brand‑new stages Each one is packed with new hazards, shortcuts, and enough beautifully unhinged chaos to give you three new favourite stages — and at least five new ways to lose friends.Revamped gameplay & physics  Smoother, sillier, and scientifically engineered for maximum wipeouts.All‑new Tutorial Learn the basics, master the fruit‑flinging fundamentals, and prepare your body for the kind of race etiquette that would get you banned from any real marathon.Create‑A‑Contestant Mode  Craft the racer of your dreams… or nightmares. Both are valid.Photo Mode  Capture every mid‑air disaster in beautiful, high‑definition shame.And that’s just the beginning…What’s coming during Early Access?Online multiplayer — ranked AND casualNew contesta...
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• Announcements·27 Feb 2026Official

  Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu Takes Its First Public Lap at Bristol VGE

  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’t judge).🎭 Try Create‑a‑Contestant, Photo Mode, podium poses, and secret dances to show off your style.📢 Share your feedback while we’re still building the game — it genuinely helps shape what comes next.📅 Event DetailsBristol Video Games Expo (VGE)  Saturday 28 February  DEBUG BoothIf you’re attending, come say hi and take the world’s most chaotic footrace for a spin!🛒 Wishlist & FollowIf you can’t make it to Bristol, you can still support the game by wishlisting and following us here on Steam. It genuinely helps more than you’d think and keeps you updated as we roll out new builds, characters, and courses.❤️ From Onion Soup InteractiveWe’re a tiny team making unapologetically weird games with a lot of heart. Seeing players laugh, shout, and fall over (in-game, preferably) is what keeps us going. Thanks for sticking with us as we bring Nippon Marathon 2 to life.More updates soon,Stay Daijoubu!Andy & Amy
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• Patch Notes·13 Oct 2025Official

  Nippon Marathon Unity Security Patch

  We have applied a fix to address a Unity Security flaw.
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