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Thank you for using Desktop Mate! [/p][p]Starting today, the Desktop Mate "SNOW MIKU 2026 Ver." DLC and "SNOW MIKU JR Tower Ver." DLC are available on Steam![/p][p]Snow Miku, the character supporting Hokkaido, joins Desktop Mate with two different DLCs. Both feature all-new motions throughout, with every gesture and movement exclusive to these versions—completely different from the standard Hatsune Miku.[/p][p][/p][p]✨ Desktop Mate SNOW MIKU 2026 Ver. DLC ✨[/p][p]We've prepared a video showcasing the Desktop Mate-exclusive charm of SNOW MIKU 2026 Ver.![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]The 2026 theme is "Shiawase Pâtisserie" (Happy Pastry Shop). Adorned with musical notes, snowflakes, and sweets, she features exclusive motions like eating bread and offering sweets.[/p]

• [p]"Shiawase Pâtisserie" themed exclusive motions (eating bread, offering sweets, etc.)[/p]
• [p]Officially supervised voice that highlights the character's charm[/p]
• [p]"Rabbit Yukine" appears during alarms[/p]
• [p]Exclusive effects when patting or on entry/exit[/p]
• [p]Brand-new 3D model supervised by Crypton Future Media[/p]

[p][/p][p]✨ Desktop Mate SNOW MIKU JR Tower Ver. DLC ✨[/p][p]We've prepared a video showcasing the Desktop Mate-exclusive charm of SNOW MIKU JR Tower Ver.![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p]A special Snow Miku dressed in a JR Tower uniform. She features a refined posture like an information staff member and motions that embody the spirit of hospitality, including a polite bow before exiting.[/p]

• [p]JR Tower staff-inspired exclusive motions (adjusting appearance, bowing before exit, script practice, etc.)[/p]
• [p]Officially supervised voice that highlights the character's charm[/p]
• [p]"Rabbit Yukine" appears during alarms[/p]
• [p]Brand-new 3D model supervised by Crypton Future Media and Sapporo Station General Development[/p]

[p][/p][p]📢 Event Information 📢[/p][p]■ Desktop Mate Booth at "SNOW MIKU 2026"[/p][p]Desktop Mate will have a character DL card sales booth at the SNOW MIKU 2026 venue. We'll have "SNOW MIKU 2026 Ver." fresh from release, plus DL cards for previous characters![/p]

• [p]Venue: Wing Bay Otaru 6th Street 4F (Direct connection from JR Otaru-Chikko Station)[/p]
• [p]Dates: Feb 7 (Sat) – 8 (Sun), 2026[/p]
• [p]Hours: 10:00–17:00 (Last entry 16:30)[/p]
• [p]Admission: Free, no reservation required[/p]
• [p]Event Website: https://snowmiku.com/2026/
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■ Desktop Mate Booth at "Snow Miku in JR Tower 2026"[/p][p]Desktop Mate will have a character DL card sales booth at the Snow Miku in JR Tower 2026 venue. We'll have "JR Tower Ver." fresh from release, plus DL cards for previous characters![/p]

• [p]Venue: Sapporo Station South Exit Plaza | Sapporo Stellar Place | JR Tower Observatory T38[/p]
• [p]Dates: Feb 6 (Fri) – 8 (Sun), 2026[/p]

• [p]Event Website: https://yukimiku-jrtwr.com/[/p]

[p] [/p][p]📋 Product Information 📋[/p][p]Desktop Mate SNOW MIKU 2026 Ver. DLC[/p][p]・Steam URL: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Desktop Mate SNOW MIKU JR Tower Ver. DLC
・Steam URL: [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]*These DLCs will be available for purchase until January 31, 2027.[/p][p]
Desktop Mate will keep getting more fun and more convenient with ongoing updates! More popular character DLCs are on the way. We'll share news as it's ready, so please check back often.
Your feedback—"I want this feature!" "I love this part!"—is our biggest motivation. Don't hesitate to message us!
Please continue to enjoy a delightful desktop life with Desktop Mate! ✨

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[p][/p][p]Thank you for using Desktop Mate![/p][p]We're delighted to announce that two Snow Miku DLCs for Desktop Mate will launch simultaneously on Thursday, February 5, 2026. Their Steam store pages are live starting today.[/p][p][/p][p]✨ Desktop Mate SNOW MIKU 2026 Ver. DLC ✨[/p][p][/p][p]Snow Miku appears each year with a brand-new design. The 2026 theme is "Shiawase Pâtisserie" (Happy Pastry Shop). Adorned with musical notes, snowflakes, and sweets, she sweetly decorates your desktop.[/p]

• [p]"Shiawase Pâtisserie" themed exclusive motions (eating bread, offering sweets, etc.)[/p]
• [p]Officially supervised voice that highlights the character's charm[/p]
• [p]"Rabbit Yukine" appears during alarms[/p]
• [p]Exclusive effects when patting or on entry/exit[/p]
• [p]Brand-new 3D model supervised by Crypton Future Media[/p]

[p][/p][p]✨ Desktop Mate SNOW MIKU JR Tower Ver. DLC ✨[/p][p][/p][p]A special Snow Miku dressed in a JR Tower uniform comes to Desktop Mate! She features a refined posture like an information staff member and motions that embody the spirit of hospitality.[/p]

• [p]JR Tower staff-inspired exclusive motions (adjusting appearance, bowing before exit, script practice, etc.)[/p]
• [p]Officially supervised voice that highlights the character's charm[/p]
• [p]"Rabbit Yukine" appears during alarms[/p]
• [p]Brand-new 3D model supervised by Crypton Future Media and Sapporo Station General Development[/p]

[p][/p][p]📋 Product Information 📋[/p][p]Desktop Mate SNOW MIKU 2026 Ver. DLC[/p][p]・Release Date: Thu, Feb 5, 2026[/p][p]・Price: ¥2,200 (tax included)[/p][p]・Available until: January 31, 2027[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p]Desktop Mate SNOW MIKU JR Tower Ver. DLC[/p][p]・Release Date: Thu, Feb 5, 2026[/p][p]・Price: ¥2,200 (tax included)[/p][p]・Available until: January 31, 2027[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Add them to your Wishlist and look forward to launch!

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©CFM © 2023- Sapporo Station General Development Co.,Ltd.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Thank you for using Desktop Mate!
Starting today, the Desktop Mate "Kagamine Rin" DLC and "Kagamine Len" DLC are available on Steam!

🎁 Get both and save with the "Kagamine Rin & Kagamine Len DLC Bundle"! (10% off)
[dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] [/p][p]🎊 Multi-Character Mode (β) Now Available in Open Beta! 🎊[/p][p]To coincide with the release of Kagamine Rin and Kagamine Len, we're launching "Multi-Character Mode (β)" and "Combo Action" in an Open Beta. The Open Beta is available for a limited time, and these features will be officially implemented in the standard version once stable. By joining the Open Beta, you can display your favorite characters together on your desktop![/p][p][/p][p]Since their simultaneous debut on December 27, 2007, Kagamine Rin and Kagamine Len have been beloved by creators worldwide—and now they're finally here in Desktop Mate! Enjoy their charm through brand-new 3D models supervised by Crypton Future Media.[/p][p][/p][p] We've prepared videos showcasing the Desktop Mate-exclusive charm of Kagamine Rin and Kagamine Len![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]🎵 Combo Action Now Available in Open Beta![/p][p]Join the Open Beta and own both DLCs to unlock special duo interactions![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]

• [p]Click either one while side by side to see their perfectly synced moves![/p]
• [p]Click either one while at screen edges to watch them wave to each other[/p]
• [p]Pick one up and the other reacts with surprise[/p]
• [p]When one exits, the other waves goodbye[/p]
• [p]When one appears, the other welcomes them[/p]
• [p]Combo Alarm: When both are displayed and the alarm triggers, they announce the time together![/p]

[p][/p][p]*Combo Action requires Multi-Character Mode (β), so Open Beta participation is required.[/p][p][/p][p]✨ Desktop Mate Kagamine Rin & Kagamine Len DLC — Features ✨[/p]

• [p]Brand-new 3D model supervised by Crypton Future Media[/p]
• [p]Original motions created exclusively for Desktop Mate[/p]
• [p]Combo Action when linked together (Open Beta participation required)[/p]

[p][/p][p]🔧 How to Join the Open Beta 🔧[/p][p]You can enjoy "Multi-Character Mode (β)" and "Combo Action" by joining the Open Beta.[/p][p][/p]

1. [p]In the Steam client, go to "Desktop Mate > Properties > Game Versions & Betas"[/p]
2. [p]Select "multi_character" in the "Selected Game Version" field.[/p]
3. [p]The Desktop Mate Open Beta will automatically download. Once complete, click the "Play" button.[/p]

[p][/p][p]⚠️ Important Notes ⚠️[/p]

• [p]While participating in the Open Beta, you cannot launch the standard version. To return to the standard version, change the game version in Step 2 to "Default public version".[/p]
• [p]The Open Beta is available for a limited time. After official release, the "multi_character" option will be removed and the standard version will be automatically reinstalled.[/p]
• [p]Whether in the Open Beta or standard version, all purchased characters can be used the same way.[/p]
• [p]While participating in the Open Beta, a maximum of 2 characters can be shown on screen at once. We intend to expand this limit in the full version.[/p]

[p][/p][p]📋 Product Information 📋[/p][p]Desktop Mate Kagamine Rin DLC[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] Desktop Mate Kagamine Len DLC [dynamiclink][/dynamiclink] 🎁 Desktop Mate Kagamine Rin & Kagamine Len DLC Bundle (10% off)[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]*Combo Action currently applies only to Kagamine Rin and Kagamine Len.[/p][p][/p][p]Desktop Mate will keep getting more fun and more convenient with ongoing updates! More character DLCs are on the way. We'll share news as it's ready, so please check back often.[/p][p]Your feedback—"I want this feature!" "I love this part!"—is our biggest motivation. Don't hesitate to message us![/p][p]Please continue to enjoy a delightful desktop life with Desktop Mate! ✨[/p]

[p][/p][p]To coincide with the release of the Kagamine Rin DLC and Kagamine Len DLC, we are launching an Open Beta for a feature many of you have requested: the ability to have multiple favorite characters appear on your desktop. This will be available as “Multi-Character Mode (β)”.[/p][p]We originally planned to implement this as an official feature alongside both DLC releases. However, in order to review several parts of the implementation and further improve quality, we have decided to provide it first as a beta.[/p][p]We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.[/p][p]Please also note that “Combo Action”—a highlight feature for both characters—will be available within this Open Beta until it is officially released in the standard version.[/p][p]This Open Beta is planned to be available for a limited time, and once stability is confirmed, we will implement it as an official release in the standard version.[/p][p]
🔧 How to Join the Open Beta 🔧[/p][p]You can enjoy "Multi-Character Mode (β)" and "Combo Action" by joining the Open Beta.[/p][p][/p]

1. [p]In the Steam client, go to "Desktop Mate > Properties > Game Versions & Betas"[/p]
2. [p]Select "multi_character" in the "Selected Game Version" field.[/p]
3. [p]The Desktop Mate Open Beta will automatically download. Once complete, click the "Play" button.[/p]

[p][/p][p]⚠️ Important Notes ⚠️[/p]

• [p]While participating in the Open Beta, you cannot launch the standard version. To return to the standard version, change the game version in Step 2 to "Default public version".[/p]
• [p]The Open Beta is available for a limited time. After official release, the "multi_character" option will be removed and the standard version will be automatically reinstalled.[/p]
• [p]Whether in the Open Beta or standard version, all purchased characters can be used the same way.[/p]
• [p]While participating in the Open Beta, a maximum of 2 characters can be shown on screen at once. We intend to expand this limit in the full version.
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[p]Details (including how to join) are also explained here:[/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/app/3301060/discussions/0/733658130650502533/[/p][p][/p][p]If you have feedback or would like to report issues during the Open Beta, please post in the thread below:[/p][p]https://steamcommunity.com/app/3301060/discussions/0/733658130650502851/[/p][p][/p][p]Once again, we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience.[/p][p]To help us improve this feature and deliver the best possible release, we greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation.[/p]

[p][/p][p]Thank you for using Desktop Mate![/p][p][/p][p]Starting today, the Desktop Mate – Kirisame Marisa DLC and Yukkuri Marisa DLC are available on Steam![/p][p]Touhou Project's popular character Kirisame Marisa finally appears in Desktop Mate. With exclusive, newly recorded voice lines by Mai Kanazawa (Accent), discover a fresh side of Marisa you've never experienced before.[/p][p][/p][p]We've prepared a video showcasing Marisa's Desktop Mate-exclusive charm![/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][p]✨ Desktop Mate – Kirisame Marisa DLC (Highlights)[/p]

• [p]Newly recorded voice lines by Mai Kanazawa[/p]
• [p]Marisa-style motions (broom twirling, riding broom, adjusting hat)[/p]
• [p]Adorable animation where her hat falls off when dropping down[/p]
• [p]Nonoko-illustrated wallpaper switch feature[/p]
• [p]Choose from two wallpapers (with Marisa / background-only)[/p]
• [p]High-quality, brand-new 3D model made for Desktop Mate[/p]

[p][/p][p]✨ Desktop Mate – Yukkuri Marisa DLC (Highlights)[/p]

• [p]Newly recorded distinctive Yukkuri voice[/p]
• [p]Cute super-deformed model designed by Nonoko[/p]
• [p]Adorable hat-slipping animation when hopping[/p]
• [p]Dozing motion when sitting[/p]
• [p]Friendly, approachable "Yukkuri" charm[/p]
• [p]Accessible price (¥1,100)[/p]

[p][/p][p]🎁 Bundle Available Now[/p][p]Want both? Get the Kirisame Marisa & Yukkuri Marisa DLC Set at 10% off and save.[/p][p][/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][p]Touhou Project × Desktop Mate is a derivative work produced with permission from Team Shanghai Alice.[/p][p][/p][p]Desktop Mate will continue to evolve with more features and characters. More popular character DLCs are planned for the future.[/p][p]We'll keep sharing updates—please check back often. Your feedback fuels us, so don't hesitate to send requests and thoughts![/p][p]Please continue enjoying a delightful desktop life with Desktop Mate! ✨[/p]