Desktop Mate News

[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]

[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]