- Unity Version Officially Released - 5 September 2026
What's happeningThe next time Steam updates Learn Japanese RPG, you'll be moved to the new Unity version of the game. How do I know if the switch happened? 1 - The game window will be much larger. 2 - The version number in the bottom left corner of the title screen will be 2026-09-05 or later. 3 - On your first launch you'll also see a short message on the title screen confirming that your saves were imported. Kanji Mode Setting One setting doesn't carry over: Kanji Mode. So you may need to open the main menu, select Dialogue and set Japanese Mode to either: 1 - Hiragana 2 - Kanji and Spaces 3 - Kanji no spaces. What's new in the Unity versionHigher display resolution for modern monitors (the original engine maxed out at 640×480, resulting in a tiny window on today's screens)Toggle furigana on/off for kanjiToggle romaji on/off for Japanese dialogueToggle Max Japanese mode on or off at a…
- Unity version of game is ready for everyone - 14 July 2026
In June, we started testing a new version of Learn Japanese RPG. It's been a big success, so today we're opening up the Unity version of the game to anyone who owns the game. No sign-up, no codes: just opt in through Steam and play. What's new in the Unity version Higher display resolution for modern monitors (the original engine maxed out at 640×480, resulting in a tiny window on today's screens) Toggle furigana on/off for kanji Toggle romaji on/off for Japanese dialogue Toggle Max Japanese mode on or off at any time Many other quality of life improvements How to opt in In your Steam Library, right-click Learn Japanese RPG and choose Properties Select the Game Versions & Betas tab In the Beta Participation dropdown, choose unity_beta2 Steam will download the Unity version automatically You can switch back to the original version at any time by selecting Default Public Version in the sa…
- Unity Beta Test - Learn Japanese RPG: Hiragana Forbidden Speech - 3 June 2026
We're porting Learn Japanese RPG to a new Unity version, and we're looking for beta testers to start right now. The Unity version paves the way for the game to reach more platforms, and brings a few immediate improvements: Higher display resolution for modern monitors (the original engine maxed out at 640×480 resulting in a tiny display window on modern monitors) Toggle furigana on/off for kanji Toggle romaji on/off for Japanese dialogue Toggle Max Japanese mode on or off at any time What's involved? Play through the free demo and report anything that feels off. It's a port, so we want fresh eyes catching the rough edges. That's it. Requirements are minimal: a Steam account and the ability to use Discord. Bonus: continue with the full game Testers who complete the demo may be given a temporary code for full-game access to keep testing from where the demo leaves off — a great way to get…
- Small fixes! - 1 September 2025
Just applying some small fixes based on user feedback! You may notice that your config settings (Kanji Mode settings, font choice, SFX values, etc.) get reset. Sorry about that! I'll be looking to make an update to avoid this in the future. Happy Learning! Lun
- Small fixes - 5 June 2025
Just fixing some typos! Lun
- Small patch - 18 May 2025
This is just a small patch to fix an edge case issue on second playthroughs. Thanks to everyone who takes the time to report issues! Happy Learning! Lun
- Small Update - Hiragana at level 4 will be hidden on Words/Kana submenu - 4 April 2025
Small change! Any hiragana at level 4 will now be hidden on the Words/Kana submenu. This makes a lot of sense because at level 4 you've mastered a hiragana and it's really just cluttering that menu up. People who already know hiragana and set all hiragana to level 4 at the beginning of the game should also appreciate this. Now it's much easier to focus on the words and kanji you care about. This change was suggested on the Discord server (Link: https://discord.gg/5UhSmKTu). Certainly feel free to drop by to chat and provide your own suggestions for improving the game. Happy learning! Lun
- Kanji Mode is live! - 22 March 2025
Yes! The promised Kanji Mode update is here! What is Kanji Mode? How do you activate it in the game? See all details at the link below! https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1114950/view/539973539856385277 I was planning to bump the price of the game up a bit, but I wasn't happy with the pricing options available to me, so for now the game's price will remain the same as before. What do you guys think? Add the option to practice katakana next? What would you want in a future update? Let me know in the comments. Happy Learning! Lun
- Kanji Mode is coming March 22nd... - 9 March 2025
Per popular demand, we'll be updating the game with Kanji Mode on March 22nd! Kanji Mode let's you practice 136 kanji used throughout the game. Key Highlights It can be toggled on/off at any time in the main menu: Spaces can be added for readability: Or spaces can be removed: Practice kanji in battles: Even in menus: Full list of 136 kanji: 行 怖 可 愛 君 美 味 熱 痛 強 助 待 本 当 分 違 元 気 母 生 徒 先 遅 小 忙 下 猫 酷 人 間 船 男 頑 張 危 動 物 残 念 早 良 名 前 女 何 山 羊 豚 馬 鼠 寒 見 大 丈 夫 島 秘 密 面 白 友 達 犬 楽 彼 化 煩 誰 私 奴 変 皆 夢 無 理 持 別 日 陰 性 心 霊 水 僕 俺 冗 談 手 紙 悪 息 子 今 好 魚 来 不 音 蜂 必 要 鶏 庭 綺 麗 嫌 蜜 久 姫 天 使 蛇 蛙 配 疲 野 郎 次 雄 貴 様 弱 所 明 部 屋 花 落 着 砂 漠 終 鍵 敵 町 姉 Q&A Is this DLC? No. It will be a free update for current owners! Thanks for your early support of the game! However, the price of the game will increase a bit. Will I have to start a new game to use kanji mode? No. It works fine with current saved games! Happy learning! Lun
- Small fixes - 30 May 2024
Just a small fix here and there! Thanks to everyone who has reported issues via our Discord channel, the Steam Discussion board, email, or at our X account. Wishing everyone a great summer and happy learning! Lun
- Small Update - Bug fixes, small graphic updates - 28 April 2024
Just a few small fixes. Also, a few minor characters are getting graphic updates. Sorry for any confusion this causes as these will now look different than you remember. Happy learning! Lun
- Attention Steam Deck Users - How to switch game to multi-choice mode - 1 April 2024
The Issue A recent update changed the game config file, so if you are playing the game on Steam Deck, your game will no longer be in multi-choice mode for battles. The Fix To switch back to multi-choice mode, press the right trigger on the Steam Deck during any battle. If you have problems, please let me know! Lun
- Windowed Mode is now default display mode - 31 March 2024
The game will now start in Windowed Mode by default. Full Screen Mode sometimes caused issues. The fix was usually just starting the game in Windowed Mode. So this change should make the game work for more people. If you prefer Full Screen Mode, here's a 3-step guide to set it as the default: https://imgur.com/a/GH0wMGO Attention Steam Deck users! You will need to switch battles back to multi-choice mode. Just press the right trigger during battle to switch modes. Happy learning! Lun
- Small Fixes - 29 January 2024
Just some small fixes including a fix to make the Yu Gothic UI font work correctly. Thanks to everyone who took time to report problems on the Steam discussion board or on our Discord server! Happy learning! Lun
- Goodbye Early Access, Hello Full Release! - 14 December 2023
Today we have officially left Early Access! Thanks to all the Early Access players who provided feedback to help improve the game. A few notable improvements include: 1. Improved Steam Deck support 2. Multiple-choice answer option for battles 3. Warm-up Mode for battles (practice without time pressure) 4. Auto accepting correct answers (to reduce keystrokes) 5. Volume controls 6. Ability to skip all battles (even boss battles) 7. The Quiz Queen (to really hammer home those learnings) One feature that more advanced beginners have asked about is a mode that uses kanji in dialogue in the appropriate situations. I don't have a concrete timeline yet, but I am planning to add this in a future update. If you haven't already, you can: Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/StudyBunnyGames Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/VkgM3zUgmw You can also reach out on the Steam Discussion boards if…
- Small Updates - 10 October 2023
Just some small updates. If you've enjoyed the game and would like to see more content like it, please consider leaving a positive review! Even just a few words! It's hard to get noticed on Steam, and positive reviews really help. Thanks to everyone who has already done this. I read them all and appreciate you so much! Happy learning! Lun
- Make Spacebar an Action key - 10 September 2023
For keyboard users, if you prefer Spacebar to be an Action key (rather than Cancel), you can now set it that way in the game's config file. Here's the two-step process: https://imgur.com/a/FYdyycA Happy learning! Lun
- Steam Deck and Gamepad Support Now Live - 8 September 2023
Why should I care? If you want to play Learn Japanese RPG using a gamepad or on Steam Deck, now you can. What do I do? On Steam Deck, nothing. It should just work. For gamepads, you'll have to enable Steam Input. Here's a 4-step guide: https://imgur.com/a/Iky4oek How can I enter answers in battle without a keyboard? Press the right trigger of your gamepad to enter Multi-Choice Mode. Then you can select answers with a single press on your direction pad. Example video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKFBxo72WX0 Any impact if I just want to use my keyboard? Maybe. The function of a few keyboard buttons has been updated. Tab - Walk Speed Toggle Spacebar - Cancel E - Action key F - Action key You can report any issues on our Steam discussion board: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1114950/discussions/ Happy learning! Lun
- Steam Deck and Gamepad Support now available in beta build - 25 August 2023
I've just released a beta build of the game that includes better Steam Deck and gamepad support. There's really two main parts. 1. A default controller configuration https://i.imgur.com/pvQ1blE.png This relies on Steam Input to work, so if you're using a gamepad, make sure to enable Steam Input. Here's a 4-step guide: https://imgur.com/a/Iky4oek 2. Multi-choice mode for battles https://i.imgur.com/J3nYe13.png Rather than typing answers, you can press up, down, left, or right to select an answer on a direction pad. How do I opt into the beta? If you're playing the demo, follow this 3-step guide: https://imgur.com/a/TQadrM6 If you've bought the full game, please add studybunnygames as a friend on Steam and let us know you're interested via one of the methods below. We'll then provide special instructions. Let us know if you give it a try and what your experience is! You can provide feedba…
- Small update - 7 August 2023
Just a few small updates! Thanks to everyone who has been providing feedback on the game! 1. Improved some hiragana hints (mnemonics) 2. Improved opening scene text (fade in/out subtitles) 3. Small fixes Happy learning! Lun
