The Forest of Drizzling Rain Steam news

• Latest observed players1 · 26 September 2026 - 06:10:37 UTC
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• Review score100% positive
• Total reviews89
• Release dateNov 16, 2022
• DeveloperVaka Game Magazine, Makoto Sanada
• PublisherVaka Game Magazine

Genres: Adventure, Indie, RPG

Company pages: Developer: Vaka Game Magazine, Makoto SanadaPublisher: Vaka Game Magazine

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The Forest of Drizzling Rain Steam news

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• [Important] Windows Version: Update Released to Fix Save Data Issue - 12 August 2026

  Since the August 6 (Thu) update, an issue has affected the Windows version of the game in which previously existing save data could no longer be loaded in-game.We released an update to fix this issue on August 12 (Wed), Japan Standard Time (JST).We sincerely apologize once again for the concern and inconvenience caused to our players.■ First, About Your Save DataThe issue we identified was not caused by save data being deleted, but by a change in the location from which the game reads save data.We have confirmed that both save data used before the August 6 update and save data newly created after the August 6 update while the issue was occurring remain stored on your PC.With this update, your save data will be handled as follows depending on its current state.If you have save data from before the August 6 updateYour previous save data will be restored automatically.If you also created n…

• [Important] Windows Version: Issue Preventing Existing Save Data from Loading - 11 August 2026

  (Update) We have released a fix update. Click here for details.Since the update released on August 6 (Thu), an issue has been affecting the Windows version of the game that prevents previously existing save data from appearing in-game.We sincerely apologize for the concern and inconvenience this has caused our players.The issue we have identified does not involve the deletion of save data itself. It was caused by a change in the location from which the game reads save data.We have confirmed that save data created before the August 6 update remains stored on your PC.We have also confirmed that save data newly created after the August 6 update remains stored on your PC.We plan to release an update addressing this issue on August 12 (Wed), Japan Time.After the update has been released, please launch the game for the first time using the “Play” button in your Steam Library, then select “Ful…

• Back after two years — Original Ver. (2013) is now included at no extra cost - 6 August 2026

  ※ We are aware of an issue on the Windows version where save data fails to load. Click here for details.(Update) We have released a fix update. Click here for details.A major update for The Forest of Drizzling Rain is now live.With this update, Original Ver. (2013) — first released as a freeware game in 2013 — is included in this product at no extra cost.The version released on Steam in November 2022 is now called Full Ver. (2022): the completed form of The Forest of Drizzling Rain, realized nine years after the 2013 original.■About the two versionsYou can choose which version to play from the launcher at startup:- Full Ver. (2022)- Original Ver. (2013)There is no additional cost, and this update brings no change to the price. If you already own The Forest of Drizzling Rain, no re-purchase is required.*Original Ver. (2013) runs on Windows only.*Original Ver. (2013) is available in Japan…

• The Original Version Returns! Free Update August 6 - 28 July 2026

  On Thursday, August 6, 2026, a major update will be released for the Steam version of The Forest of Drizzling Rain!This update will add the original version of The Forest of Drizzling Rain, first released as a freeware game in 2013, at no additional cost.Due to changes in the distribution environment and the difficulty of continuing support, distribution of the original version ended in 2024 on both Freem! and the Game Magazine app. Since then, for nearly two years, there has been no official way for new players to obtain the game.At the request of creator Makoto Sanada, rather than rereleasing the original version as a standalone title, we have decided to include it as a free addition to the remake.Players who already own The Forest of Drizzling Rain on Steam will not need to make any additional purchase or buy the game again.After the update, you will be able to choose which version t…

• Sale Now On! - 30 September 2025

  This is a story about a "grudge spirit that kidnaps children" in a small Japanese village. It is a multi-edited horror game with many branches, and there are plenty of challenging elements such as collecting events! "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" ■Developer: MAKOTO SANADA ■Publisher：Game Magazine ■Regular price: 1680 yen ■Supported languages: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Korean ©真田まこと / vaka, Inc.

• Steam Spring SALE 2025 Now starting! - 13 March 2025

  https://store.steampowered.com/app/2106810/ Period: 3/14 2:00 - 3/21 2:00（JST） This is a story about a "grudge spirit that kidnaps children" in a small Japanese village. It is a multi-edited horror game with many branches, and there are plenty of challenging elements such as collecting events! "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" ■Developer: MAKOTO SANADA ■Publisher：Game Magazine ■Regular price: 1680 yen ■Supported languages: Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Korean ©真田まこと / vaka, Inc.

• ≪Makoto Sanada Fan Club is now open!≫ - 20 March 2023

  ↓ CHECK HERE! ↓ patreon.com/hskzkrnkrn Makoto Sanada, the original author of Angels of Death and The Forest of Drizzling Rain, has started a Patreon. You can read behind-the-scenes stories of his works, updates on Makoto Sanada, information on goods, etc., which you can only read on Patreon. Become a member and read the articles!

• "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" official four-panel story (9) - 28 February 2023

  Last night, the latest episode of the four-frame manga by official illustrator negiyan was released on the official "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" Twitter account (@krsm_rain)! ▼The Eighth "Festival" ※The four people enjoying the festival in their own way, it's so heartwarming......! This is the end of the four-panel serialization project that began as a commemoration of the release of the "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" remake. We will be releasing them on an irregular basis in the future, so please look forward to them! "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" remake version now on sale https://store.steampowered.com/app/2106810/ ■Developer: Makoto Sanada ■Publisher: Game Magazine ■Price: 1680 yen (Japanese price) ■Languages supported: Japanese 株式会社βακα Twitter Facebook ゲームマガジン公式サイト 『霧雨が降る森』公式サイト ©真田まこと / vaka, Inc.

• ver 2.0.7 Update - 22 February 2023

  Hi everyone, Thank you for enjoying "The Forest of Drizzling Rain". Today, we have updated to ver 2.0.7. ・Fixed one bug in village search. Please continue to enjoy "The Forest of Drizzling Rain". βακα Inc. Twitter Facebook Game Magazine Official Site "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" Official Site ©真田まこと / vaka, Inc.

• "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" official four-panel story (8) - 13 February 2023

  Today, the latest episode of the four-frame manga by official illustrator negiyan was released on the official "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" Twitter account (@krsm_rain)! ▼The Seventh "Cow and Suga" ※It seems that "Sayuri" misses you very much...! We will bring you the eighth installment later! "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" remake version now on sale https://store.steampowered.com/app/2106810/ ■Developer: Makoto Sanada ■Publisher: Game Magazine ■Price: 1680 yen (Japanese price) ■Languages supported: Japanese 株式会社βακα Twitter Facebook ゲームマガジン公式サイト 『霧雨が降る森』公式サイト ©真田まこと / vaka, Inc.

• "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" Tribute Illustration #6 - 13 February 2023

  The translated version of "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" is available now, February 8 at 4:00 p.m.! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2106810/ The tribute illustration project on the official "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" Twitter account (@krsm_rain) has come to an end today! Part 6：和武はざの(@TEIGI_3) ■Developer：Makoto Sanada ■Publisher：Game Magazine ■Price：$15.99 ■Languages supported：Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean ©真田まこと / vaka, Inc.

• "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" Tribute Illustration #5 - 12 February 2023

  The translated version of "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" is available now, February 8 at 4:00 p.m.! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2106810/ Another tribute illustration has been released today on the official "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" Twitter account (@krsm_rain)! Part 5：美花鈴蘭(@barukanpasu) ■Developer：Makoto Sanada ■Publisher：Game Magazine ■Price：$15.99 ■Languages supported：Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean ©真田まこと / vaka, Inc.

• "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" Tribute Illustration #4 - 11 February 2023

  The translated version of "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" is available now, February 8 at 4:00 p.m.! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2106810/ "The Drizzling Forest" official Twitter account (@krsm_rain) is finally turning the page on its ongoing tribute illustration project! Part 4：ぽれい(@poreisan) ■Developer：Makoto Sanada ■Publisher：Game Magazine ■Price：$15.99 ■Languages supported：Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean ©真田まこと / vaka, Inc.

• "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" Tribute Illustration #3 - 10 February 2023

  The translated version of "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" is available now, February 8 at 4:00 p.m.! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2106810/ A special illustration by official illustrator negiyan was released today on the official "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" Twitter account (@krsm_rain)! Part 3：negiyan (@negiyan11） ■Developer：Makoto Sanada ■Publisher：Game Magazine ■Price：$15.99 ■Languages supported：Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean ©真田まこと / vaka, Inc.

• "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" Tribute Illustration #2 - 9 February 2023

  The translated version of "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" is available now, February 8 at 4:00 p.m.! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2106810/ We also have tribute illustrations released today on the official "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" Twitter account (@krsm_rain)! Part 2：mineo (@m1ne0h） ■Developer：Makoto Sanada ■Publisher：Game Magazine ■Price：$15.99 ■Languages supported：Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean ©真田まこと / vaka, Inc.

• "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" Tribute Illustration #1 - 9 February 2023

  The translated version of "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" will be available on February 8 at 4:00 p.m.! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2106810/ Since yesterday, tribute illustrations have been available on the official "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" Twitter account (@krsm_rain) to commemorate the release! Part 1：ネヲ (@esasi8794) ■Developer：Makoto Sanada ■Publisher：Game Magazine ■Price：$15.99 ■Languages supported：Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean ©真田まこと / vaka, Inc.

• "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" Translated version released today! - 8 February 2023

  Finally, today, February 8, at 4:00 p.m., the worldwide version of "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" has been released! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2106810/ In addition to the previously released Japanese version, the new version includes four new languages: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Korean. The result of more than half a year of careful translation work is finally available for everyone to enjoy. In this worldwide version, all characters appearing in the work have been translated, so game players who cannot read Japanese can play the game to the end without worry. The game is a "Japanese horror" game in every language, so once you start up the game, you will be drawn deeper and deeper into the world of "The Forest of Drizzling Rain"...... The worldwide version also reflects a major update that was made the day before yesterday. Please take a look at the…

• "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" released tomorrow! - 7 February 2023

  The worldwide version of "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" will be released tomorrow at 16:00 JST! In a forest where the rain is falling silently, disturbing phenomena and strange occurrences are approaching one after another...... Enjoy the sizzling atmosphere typical of J-horror, and escape from the creepy evil spirit "the Taking Spirit" that kidnaps your "child"! ■The Japanese version of the game is now available for pre-sale! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2106810/ ■Release date of the translated version：February 8, 16:00 Japan time ■Developer：Makoto Sanada ■Publisher：Game Magazine ■Japanese version price：1,680 yen ■Languages supported：Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Korean ©真田まこと / vaka, Inc.

• "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" worldwide version 2 days ago! - 6 February 2023

  The worldwide version of "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" will be released at 16:00 Japan time on Wednesday, February 8! The story takes place in rural Japan in the 1990s. It is a multi-ending horror game that depicts an "experience" in a small village where traditions still remain. The game offers a "horror" experience in a Japanese village, but also draws your attention to the relationships between the characters. The main character is a college student and the manager of the village museum. A junior high school student who doesn't fit in, and a policeman. And the villagers who live in the area. The story they create is a profound one that cannot be summed up in a single word, "horror game. The many different endings that can be reached through the many branches of the story will leave you with different emotions after playing the game. We look forward to the worldwide release of "The F…

• Major update to the "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" remake - 6 February 2023

  A major update (ver. 2.0.6) of the remake "The Forest of Drizzling Rain" will be released today, Monday, February 6, at 18:00 JST! The remake version, which was first released in Japanese in 2022, has upgraded the visual and story aspects from the previous version released in 2013, and was a big hit among fans. This major update further enhances these aspects. The new version has been further enhanced with a variety of "expressions" in various scenes so that everyone can immerse themselves more fully in the world of the film. (1) Power up the visual aspect The exterior of the Azakawa Village Museum, the Child Eater Cave, and the ruins of an abandoned mine have been given more vivid details, and the stamps that can be collected in the "Stamp Rally" mini-game now have different designs for each location. (2) Brushed up production - new missions introduced. New scenarios have also been add…

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