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Navigating student stats is now more efficient; players can increase or decrease levels by holding down the button rather than repeated clicking.
The update, released on January 4, 2025, serves as a vital bug-fixing follow-up to the game's major New Year's Day build . This version focuses on stabilizing new features introduced at the start of 2025, particularly those enhancing Custom Mode and controller compatibility. Key Features and Improvements
A critical fix prevents when loading incompatible old Custom Mode data. Yandere Simulator v04.01.2025
: The game now natively detects controllers from the 8bitdo manufacturer, automatically updating button prompts to match the hardware. Custom Mode Optimization :
: Protagonist Hairstyle #184 was updated with proper physics to prevent clipping during running animations. Navigating student stats is now more efficient; players
: Preliminary work on the third rival, Kizana Sunobu, including drama club props and stage-related elimination mechanics.
: A new BACKUP COPIES folder was added to the StreamingAssets/JSON directory. This automated system protects player data by storing backup JSON files, which can be used to restore the game if a configuration file becomes corrupted. Key Features and Improvements A critical fix prevents
According to the Yandere Simulator Development Blog , 2025 is a year focused on completing the core "rival" experience. Key milestones discussed during this period include:
While primarily a bug-fixing build, v04.01.2025 included visual refinements to maintain immersion:
: Implementing missing voice acting and polishing the bakery-themed elimination methods.