Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu Enters Early Access on April 17th!

[p]Konnichiwa everyone![/p][p][/p][p]We’ve got some exciting news that you might want to jot down in your notebook...[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]Get ready to dash through new courses, unleash new weapons, and of course, be chased by Shiba Inu![/p][p]You can watch the brand new trailer here:[/p][previewyoutube][/previewyoutube][p][/p][h2]Why Early Access? [/h2][p]Making a video game is like running a marathon… except the course is still being built. And the builders are also racing, throwing fruit, and occasionally falling into the sea. It gets a little messy, a little sticky, and every so often someone gets knocked off the course by a bug we didn’t even know existed.[/p][p][/p][p]That’s why Early Access exists. When development gets this chaotic, opening the gates early actually helps — it gives us room to breathe, lets us keep building the game at a sustainable pace, and invites the community to run alongside us, share ideas, and help shape the final experience together.[/p][p][/p][p]It’s how the original Nippon Marathon began, and it worked wonderfully, so we thought… Let's do it all again![/p][p][/p][p]And the best part? The game is already ready for you to play, laugh at, fall over in, and shout “DAIJOUBU!” while we continue adding more mayhem behind the scenes.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]What’s waiting for you on April 17th?[/h2][p][/p][h3]Three brand‑new stages [/h3][p]Each one is packed with new hazards, shortcuts, and enough beautifully unhinged chaos to give you three new favourite stages — and at least five new ways to lose friends.[/p][h3]Revamped gameplay & physics  [/h3][p]Smoother, sillier, and scientifically engineered for maximum wipeouts.[/p][h3]All‑new Tutorial [/h3][p]Learn the basics, master the fruit‑flinging fundamentals, and prepare your body for the kind of race etiquette that would get you banned from any real marathon.[/p][h3]Create‑A‑Contestant Mode  [/h3][p]Craft the racer of your dreams… or nightmares. Both are valid.[/p][h3]Photo Mode  [/h3][p]Capture every mid‑air disaster in beautiful, high‑definition shame.[/p][p][/p][p]And that’s just the beginning…[/p][p][/p][p][/p][h2]What’s coming during Early Access?[/h2]

• [p]Online multiplayer — ranked AND casual[/p]
• [p]New contestants — more weirdos to love[/p]
• [p]New weapons — melons were only the beginning[/p]
• [p]More stages — more places to fall over[/p]
• [p]More chaos — obviously[/p]

[p]And yes, your feedback will help shape it all.[/p][p][/p][h3]If you shout “This melon is too powerful!” we'll probably ignore you. If you shout “This melon isn’t powerful enough!” we'll absolutely listen.[/h3][p][/p][h2]3, 2, 1… Wishlist Nippon Marathon![/h2][p]Wishlist Nippon Marathon 2: DAIJOUBU and be first in line to cause chaos across Japan the moment it goes live.[/p][p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink][/p][h2]Coming Up Next: Meet you at Yolko Harbour![/h2][p]We got a tiny bit side-tracked by announcing the release date, but next time we’ll be back to regular broadcasting and getting you in the perfect mood for Early Access![/p][p]Next time, we’re diving into Yolko Harbour. A fully operational dockyard that someone, for reasons unknown, decided was ideal for a marathon. Expect fast moving forklifts, sailors twirling their anchors, and a giant octopus with unresolved issues.[/p][p][/p][p][/p][p][/p][p]So until next time…[/p][p]Stay DAIJOUBU![/p][p]Amy & Andy[/p][p]
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