A bottle of bleach was added to the pool pump room, simplifying evidence disposal for players choosing to commit murders in the pool area.

Amai now interacts individually with every member of the Cooking Club, with voice lines added for the entire group.

The v04012025 build introduced several mechanical changes aimed at refining both the stealth gameplay and the overall presentation of the Akademi environment:

While the engine change initially caused lighting bugs, these were corrected to allow for more sophisticated shadow and shader work in future updates. Development Context and Progress

As of March 2024, the final version of Yandere Simulator is estimated for release between late 2026 and early 2027.

Newer engine versions typically offer better framerate stability and more efficient resource management.

The "Togo warns Ryoba" cutscene, which previously consisted of text on a black screen, was fully animated in this build. Technical Evolution: The Unity 6 Transition