2026-06-07 19:40 UTC · Community Announcements · Wedy Jones
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 A
2026-04-18 18:40 UTC · Community Announcements · Wedy Jones
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:Th
2026-03-27 20:09 UTC · Community Announcements · Wedy Jones
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
2026-02-27 16:37 UTC · Community Announcements · Wedy Jones
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, ga
2025-10-13 13:05 UTC · Community Announcements · Handsome Hazuki ツ
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2025-09-27 20:16 UTC · Community Announcements · Wedy Jones
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 Ta
2025-09-14 12:15 UTC · Community Announcements · Wedy Jones
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
2025-06-09 20:06 UTC · Community Announcements · Wedy Jones
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 d
2025-02-10 19:30 UTC · Community Announcements · PQube Community
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 unhin
2024-12-17 20:36 UTC · Community Announcements · Wedy Jones
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! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32089526/5effa250e8c5ac03701a8543490c2becb17f36d2.png 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 u
2023-11-21 18:02 UTC · Community Announcements · Wedy Jones
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2023-02-06 17:19 UTC · Community Announcements · Wedy Jones
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
2022-03-25 20:28 UTC · Community Announcements · Wedy Jones
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. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32089526/6db6b52a86647df479420f8bb25c6606d255efb8.gif Race across the desert as Nishibori in the Nippon Kart minigame {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/32089526/71e5c19ae73b3daf353858be4e8ce59bd0a188ea.gif Co
2021-10-01 13:33 UTC · Community Announcements · Wedy Jones
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
2021-09-30 15:42 UTC · Community Announcements · Wedy Jones
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 h
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