Yandere Simulator V04.01.2025 |work| -

: Building on the momentum of 2025's focus on animation, this period saw the transition of several "text-only" scenes into fully animated sequences, such as the interaction between Togo and Ryoba . The Road Ahead: 2025 Development Goals

: 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.

: Preliminary work on the third rival, Kizana Sunobu, including drama club props and stage-related elimination mechanics. Yandere Simulator v04.01.2025

Navigating student stats is now more efficient; players can increase or decrease levels by holding down the button rather than repeated clicking.

: For the first time, the developer mentioned plans to test an Android build of the game to gauge its feasibility on high-end mobile devices. Conclusion Yandere Simulator Development Blog : Building on the momentum of 2025's focus

While primarily a bug-fixing build, v04.01.2025 included visual refinements to maintain immersion:

: The Event IDs text file received clearer instructions, making it easier for community creators to add custom voice lines to in-game events. Visual and Animation Polish : Preliminary work on the third rival, Kizana

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: