Desktop Mate News

[p][/p][h2]🎉 Desktop Mate Hits 1.5 Million Downloads — Thank You Sale Now Live! 🎉[/h2][p]We’re thrilled to announce that Desktop Mate has officially surpassed 1.5 million downloads!
This incredible milestone wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing support from all of you.[/p][p]To everyone who has:[/p]

• [p]Downloaded the app[/p]
• [p]Continued to use it every day[/p]
• [p]Purchased our DLCs[/p]
• [p]Shared your feedback and suggestions on the forums[/p]
• [p]Posted screenshots and videos on social media to help spread the word[/p]

[p]Each and every one of your actions has helped shape Desktop Mate into what it is today.[/p][p]From the entire development team — thank you from the bottom of our hearts.[/p][p][/p][h2]A Big Thank-You Sale — 20% Off![/h2][p]To show our appreciation for all your incredible support, we’re holding a limited-time “1.5 Million Downloads Celebration Sale” — select popular DLC is now 20% off![/p][p][/p][p]And there’s even more great news![/p][p]Starting today, the Hatsune Miku DLC and Snow Miku “SNOW MIKU 2025 Ver.” DLC — both included in the sale — now feature full voice implementation! (This update also applies to users who already purchased the DLC.)[/p][p]Enjoy an even more vibrant and lively desktop life with Miku and friends.
If you’ve been waiting to pick these up, now’s the perfect time to dive in![/p][p][/p][h3]✨Sale Period✨[/h3]

• [p]From July 31, 2025 \[Thu] 12:00 JST (July 31, 2025 \[Thu], 8:00 PM PDT)
  To August 14, 2025 \[Thu] 12:00 JST (August 14, 2025 \[Thu], 8:00 PM PDT)[/p]

[h3]✨DLC on Sale✨[/h3]

1. [p]Hatsune Miku DLC[/p]
2. [p]Snow Miku “SNOW MIKU 2025 Ver.” DLC[/p]

[p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Don’t miss this opportunity to grab the DLC you’ve had your eye on — and make the most of your time with Desktop Mate! 💖[/p][p][/p][p]We will continue to improve Desktop Mate with new characters and feature enhancements to make the experience even more enjoyable for everyone.[/p][p]Several feature updates are already in the works — including the highly requested VRM model loading function — so please look forward to what’s coming next![/p][p][/p][p]If you have any character suggestions or feature requests, we’d love to hear from you on the Steam Community Forums.
Every message is reviewed by our development team.[/p][p][/p][p]Thank you for your continued support of Desktop Mate! ✨[/p]

[p][/p][p]🎉 Desktop Mate Kasane Teto DLC Release! 🎉[/p][p]Thank you for always using "Desktop Mate"![/p][p]On Thursday, August 7, 2025, the long-awaited Desktop Mate Kasane Teto DLC is set to be released on Steam! The Steam store page is now live starting today! Please experience the charm of Kasane Teto in Desktop Mate![/p][p][/p][p]✨ Features of the Desktop Mate Kasane Teto DLC ✨[/p]

• [p]Beautiful graphics and natural movements thanks to the latest 3D technology[/p]
• [p]New 3D model and exclusive motions created specifically for Desktop Mate[/p]
• [p]Exclusive voice using VOICEPEAK Kasane Teto[/p]

[p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Desktop Mate will continue to welcome new characters and improve with enhanced usability! 🚀 We'll keep you updated with the latest information, so don't miss out 👀. Please feel free to send us your feedback and comments![/p][p]Thank you for your continued support of Desktop Mate! ✨[/p]

[p][/p][p]Starting today, the Desktop Mate Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2025 Ver." DLC is officially released![/p][p]Discover the charm of Desktop Mate's Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2025 Ver." in our new video. Be sure to watch the video to see the brand-new motions and effects, which reflect the "Starry River, One Sky" (星河一天) theme of Magical Mirai 2025.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]✨ Features of Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2025 Ver." DLC ✨[/p]

• [p]Long-awaited newly recorded voice for Hatsune Miku, implemented for the first time in the "Magical Mirai 2025 Ver."[/p]
• [p]Beautiful graphics and natural movements powered by the latest 3D technology.[/p]
• [p]Specially created 3D model.[/p]

[p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]We plan to add more charming characters in the future, so please look forward to them![/p][p]Thank you for your continued support of Desktop Mate! ✨[/p]

[p][/p][p]Thank you for using Desktop Mate![/p][p]We’re excited to announce the release of Desktop Mate Ver. 1.4.1, an update packed with new features, improvements, and bug fixes — all based on your valuable feedback and requests![/p][p]Please update to the latest version and enjoy the enhanced experience![/p][p][/p][h2]Highlights of This Update[/h2][p][/p][h3]New Features & Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Toggle Taskbar Icon Display: A new setting has been added to choose whether the app icon is shown on the taskbar.[/p][p]If your capture software cannot detect Desktop Mate, or if characters appear on multiple virtual desktops, please try toggling this setting.[/p]
• [p]Remember Last Character Position: Characters will now appear at the same position where they were last closed when the app is restarted.[/p]
• [p]Smooth Character Size Animation: Character size changes now transition smoothly instead of changing instantly.[/p]
• [p]Improved Behavior with Maximized Windows: If a character is sitting on a window that gets maximized, it will now move to the taskbar.[/p]
• [p]Prevent Sitting on Maximized Windows: Characters will no longer sit on windows that are in a maximized state.[/p]
• [p]Enhanced Sitting on Sub-Monitors: Characters can now sit at the bottom of sub-monitors, even if no taskbar is present.[/p]

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Display Issue on High-Resolution Monitors:Fixed an issue where characters appeared to sink into the screen during alarms on 4K and other high-resolution monitors.[/p]
• [p]Character Size Display Bug:Resolved a bug where, in some environments, restarting with the character size set to 1 caused an incorrect size value to be displayed.[/p]

[h3]Other Changes[/h3]

• [p]Steam Remote Play Disabled: The app will now automatically close if Steam Remote Play is detected. (Remote Play is not supported.)[/p]

[p][/p][p]If you encounter any issues or notice anything unusual after the update, please feel free to report it on the Steam Community Forums.[/p][p]Your feedback continues to shape the future of Desktop Mate — thank you for being a part of it![/p]

[p][/p][p]✨ Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2025 Ver." DLC Released! ✨[/p][p]Thank you for always using "DesktopMate"![/p][p]We're excited to announce that the Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2025 Ver." DLC will be available on Steam starting Thursday, July 24, 2025! The Steam store page is now live.[/p][p]This DLC features completely new motions and effects that reflect the "Star River One Sky" theme of Magical Mirai 2025. Hatsune Miku's outfit, based on a deep blue starry sky, includes faithfully reproduced details such as planet-like ring accessories and kimono-style sleeves with a stardust pattern on the inside. She'll adorn your desktop with special movements and performances that differ from the standard Hatsune Miku.[/p][p]✨ Features of Hatsune Miku "Magical Mirai 2025 Ver." DLC ✨[/p]

• [p]Long-awaited newly recorded voice for Hatsune Miku, implemented for the first time in the "Magical Mirai 2025 Ver."[/p]
• [p]Beautiful graphics and natural movements powered by the latest 3D technology.[/p]
• [p]Specially created 3D model.[/p]

[p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]We are also pleased to announce that voice functionality will be added to the already released "Hatsune Miku" and "Snow Miku 'SNOW MIKU 2025 Ver.'" DLCs through a free update scheduled for the near future.[/p][p][/p][p]We plan to add new characters and feature updates in the future, so please look forward to more information! We also welcome your feedback and comments.[/p][p]Thank you for your continued support of DesktopMate! ✨[/p]