Desktop Mate News

[p][/p][p]Thanks for all your support and for using "Desktop Mate"![/p][p]We've just released Desktop Mate Ver. 1.4.0, packed with new features, improvements, and bug fixes, all based on your valuable feedback. Make sure to update and dive into a fresh experience![/p][p][/p][h2]What's New in This Update[/h2][p][/p][h3]New Features & Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Added Task Tray Minimization: You can now minimize the application to the task tray. This will prevent it from appearing in the taskbar or during Alt+Tab task switching.[/p]
• [p]Improved Character Grab Detection: The detection range for grabbing characters has been adjusted, making it easier to transition to a "dangling by hand" state when picked up.[/p]

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Fixed an issue where the character would briefly flicker when grabbed while standing. (We are continuing to work on a fix for flickering when seated.)[/p]
• [p]Improved an issue where the character's coordinates would shift when moved between displays with different scaling percentages.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where abnormal character coordinates would occur if the character was made to sit on the window when the window and taskbar were in close proximity.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the mouse cursor and character position would desynchronize when the character was moved to the edge of the screen while seated.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where abnormal character coordinates would occur when the character was grabbed immediately after the application launched.[/p]
• [p]Modified the behavior so that the character's coordinates are less likely to shift when grabbing and releasing the character.[/p]
• [p]Improved an issue where character rendering would be unstable when the character was placed exactly on the display boundary in a multi-display environment.[/p]

[p][/p][p]If you encounter any issues or have feedback after updating, please don't hesitate to report them on the Steam forum. Your voice is truly the driving force behind our ongoing development![/p][p]Thanks for your continued support of "Desktop Mate"![/p]

[p][/p][p][/p][p]Today, we've started distributing the new Desktop Mate DLC, "Koharu Rikka"![/p][p]Check out a one-minute video showcasing Koharu Rikka's charm, unique to Desktop Mate. We've highlighted various motions, expressions, and scenes featuring Lakiston. Be sure to watch both the summer and winter outfit versions![/p][p]Summer Outfit Ver.: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Winter Outfit Ver.: [/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]🌸 Koharu Rikka DLC Features! A Must-See for Fans! Carefully Crafted Presentation and Surprises 🌸[/p]

• [p]Heart Pose Together: That familiar pose, a fan favorite, is now implemented![/p]
• [p]Special Effects: Pet her, and hearts or the logo mark will appear![/p]
• [p]21 Original Motions: Completely new, adorable gestures characteristic of Koharu Rikka![/p]
• [p]Rich Expression Changes: Communicate with a wide range of expressions, including joy, surprise, and shyness![/p]
• [p]Summer/Winter Outfit Switching: Choose your favorite outfit anytime (motions are shared between outfits).[/p]

[p]DLCs for "Natsuki Karin " and "Hanakuma Chifuyu" are also currently under active development! 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]Thanks for all your support and for using "Desktop Mate"![/p][p]We've just released Desktop Mate Ver. 1.3.0, packed with new features, improvements, and bug fixes, all based on your valuable feedback. Make sure to update and dive into a fresh experience![/p][p][/p][h2]What's New in This Update[/h2][p][/p][h3]New Features & Improvements[/h3]

• [p]Added an option to auto-start Desktop Mate when your PC boots up.[/p]
• [p]Selecting an unpurchased character now automatically takes you to its store page.[/p]
• [p]Alarm voice volume now properly references your "Voice Volume" setting.[/p]
• [p]You can now interrupt alarms midway.[/p]
• [p]Character motion transitions have been smoothed out for a more fluid feel.[/p]
• [p]Characters will no longer lie down if their position causes them to be partially cut off at the edge of the screen.[/p]

[h3]Existing Character Updates[/h3]

• [p]Motions and expressions for existing characters have been refined, and their effects adjusted.[/p]
• [p]Added new standing and sitting motions for characters.[/p]

[h3]Bug Fixes[/h3]

• [p]Characters no longer jump when an alarm sounds while they're hidden at the edge of the screen.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where characters were unintentionally petted when the mouse was placed over their heads.[/p]
• [p]Addressed a bug where Aieru-tan's wrist would unnaturally twist upon her appearance.[/p]
• [p]Resolved an issue where Aieru-tan would clip into the display during alarms when using vertically stacked monitors.[/p]
• [p]Fixed clipping issues with Hatsune Miku's tie, her hair penetrating her face, and her sleeves clipping during alarms.[/p]
• [p]Corrected the behavior of SNOW MIKU's hair.[/p]
• [p]Fixed a bug where the arrow buttons on the menu UI scrollbar weren't functional.[/p]
• [p]Resolved a rare bug where the app would crash if character selection buttons were rapidly clicked.[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where character size could fluctuate from the previously set size upon app launch.[/p]
• [p]Addressed a bug where forcing the app to close during an alarm would cause abnormal character size on the next launch.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Our development team has put a lot of effort into this update, taking all your feedback seriously to deliver a better app experience.[/p][p]If you encounter any issues or have feedback after updating, please don't hesitate to report them on the Steam forum. Your voice is truly the driving force behind our ongoing development![/p][p]We know many of you have been asking for voice additions for existing characters like Hatsune Miku. We're excited to announce that recording is complete, and we're actively working on implementing these. It'll take a little more time before release, but we're doing our best to get them to you as soon as possible, so please look forward to it![/p][p]Furthermore, development has already begun on the "VRM file import function." This is a significant feature that will require a considerable development period, but we'll keep you updated on our progress. Please stay tuned![/p][p]Thanks for your continued support of "Desktop Mate"![/p]

🌸 Koharu Rikka Arrives in Desktop Mate! 🌸
Thank you for your continued support of "Desktop Mate"!
We are pleased to announce the Steam release of the new DLC "Koharu Rikka" in the summer of 2025!
The Steam store page is now open!

💡 What is Koharu Rikka?
Koharu Rikka is a character who has libraries for the singing voice synthesis software "Synthesizer V AI / Standard" and the text-to-speech voice synthesis software "CeVIO AI Talk Voice," "VOICEPEAK," and "VoiSona Talk." The character design is by Nari Teshima, and the character voice is provided by Yoshino Aoyama.

🌸 Features of the Desktop Mate Koharu Rikka DLC 🌸

• Includes original recorded voices by Yoshino Aoyama, a popular voice actress known for her work in numerous productions!
• Features two outfits, summer and winter, which can be switched at any time using the character change function!
• "Lakiston" (Koharu Rikka's official mascot) will appear when the alarm goes off to cutely notify you of the time!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3681420/

Furthermore, DLCs for the related characters "Karin Natsuki" and "Chifuyu Hanakuma" are also currently in development!
We plan to add new characters and feature updates in the future, so please look forward to further information! 🎵

We welcome your opinions and feedback!
Thank you for your continued support of Desktop Mate! ✨

First of all, we would like to sincerely apologize for not being attentive enough to the feedback we’ve received from our users in the past.

With that in mind, and in response to many requests from both users and the wider community,
we are now considering implementing a feature that would allow users to load their own VRM files into the application.

This thread serves as a space for open discussion, where we would greatly appreciate your honest feedback and suggestions
to help guide the development of this feature.

We would sincerely appreciate it if you could share your thoughts in the thread below:
https://steamcommunity.com/app/3301060/discussions/0/612037567209022276/