『Yandere Virus』 FINAL STEAM PLAYTEST — PARTICIPANTS WANTED

We are holding the Final Steam Playtest for 『Yandere Virus』 to perform our final checks on multiplayer stability and game balance before release.
Participants who submit gameplay footage and game log files will receive the 『Yandere Virus』 base game and DLC rewards depending on their participation and submitted materials.
HOW TO APPLY
SOLO PLAY
Request access by clicking the “Request Access” button in the Steam Playtest section of the game’s Steam page.
- Steam Store Page
- Discord Channel
MULTIPLAYER
Please apply through the separate Google Form below. Selected multiplayer participants will also receive Steam keys for the people playing with them.
- Multiplayer Application Form
- Discord Channel
PLAYTEST SCHEDULE
The Final Steam Playtest will be conducted in three rounds.
Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7)
- Round 1: September 6 (Sun), 7:00 PM – September 9 (Wed), 2:00 AM
- Round 2: September 9 (Wed), 7:00 PM – September 13 (Sun), 2:00 AM
- Round 3: September 13 (Sun), 7:00 PM – September 17 (Thu), 2:00 AM
The corresponding Steam Playtest build will be available during each test period.
REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS
Participants must submit the following materials through the designated Discord channel:
- Gameplay footage
- Game log files
For large video files, please upload them to Google Drive or another file-sharing service and send us the shareable link.
The location of the log files and detailed submission instructions will be provided separately. You are not required to write a separate bug report.
RECOMMENDED FOOTAGE
If possible, the following types of footage would be especially helpful:
- Multiplayer gameplay footage
- Footage containing both game audio and player conversations
- Footage that clearly shows the gameplay process and any issues encountered
- Gameplay footage from a variety of stages
All stages will be unlocked from the beginning.
Your own voice does not have to be included. Footage containing the voices of other participants or in-game voice chat will also qualify.
PARTICIPATION REWARDS
The rewards below are cumulative. You will receive every reward whose requirements you meet.
BASIC PARTICIPATION REWARD
- Submit both gameplay footage and game log files → 『Yandere Virus』 Base Game
STAGE COMPLETION REWARDS
- Submit gameplay footage from at least 3 different stages → DLC Player Avatar W2rd0
- Submit gameplay footage from every stage → DLC Player Avatar Omong
MULTIPLAYER REWARDS
- Submit multiplayer gameplay footage → DLC Player Avatar Heezy
- Submit 4-player multiplayer gameplay footage → DLC Player Avatar Moa
MULTIPLE-ROUND PARTICIPATION REWARDS
- Participate in at least 2 of the 3 playtest rounds and submit gameplay footage and game log files for each round you participate in → DLC Player Avatar Hajiyu
- Participate in all 3 playtest rounds and submit gameplay footage and game log files for every round → DLC Player Avatar Bukuki
VOICE-AUDIO REWARD
- Submit gameplay footage containing audio that allows us to understand the gameplay situation → DLC Player Avatar Mazet
These rewards are cumulative.
For example, if you submit 4-player multiplayer footage covering every stage with voice audio, along with valid game log files, you can receive the base game and all DLC rewards whose requirements you meet.
※ Rewards can only be issued if the submitted footage and game log files can be accessed and verified successfully.
※ Details regarding the distribution schedule and how to receive the rewards will be provided after the playtest ends.
GAME CREDITS
Final Steam Playtest participants will be listed in the credits of 『Yandere Virus』 according to their participation.
SPECIAL THANKS
FINAL PLAYTESTERS
MVP
Participants who take part in all 3 playtest rounds and submit gameplay footage from every stage along with their game log files
CORE
Participants who take part in at least 2 playtest rounds and submit gameplay footage from at least 3 different stages along with their game log files
COMMUNITY
Everyone who participates in the Final Steam Playtest
※ The nickname entered on the application form will be used in the game credits.
※ Nicknames that are inappropriate or difficult to display in the credits may be modified or excluded.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The game content, images, footage, and related information accessed during the playtest must not be disclosed publicly.
- Do not publish gameplay footage on video or streaming platforms, social media, online communities, or any other public channels.
- Playtest materials may only be recorded and uploaded for submission to the development team.
- Please use Google Drive or another file-sharing service when submitting gameplay footage.
- The Playtest build will display a notice prohibiting public disclosure and a unique ID code that identifies the participant.
- Each participant will have a different ID code. If a leak occurs, the code will be used to identify the corresponding build and participant.
- Each Playtest build will no longer be accessible after its corresponding test period ends.
- If game content or the Playtest build is leaked, your participation and eligibility for rewards may be revoked.
The gameplay footage and game log files you submit will greatly help us improve the multiplayer stability and final balance of 『Yandere Virus』.
We look forward to your participation in the Final Steam Playtest.
Thank you!
This announcement was originally published by Moka Sphere on Steam on Sep 2, 2026.
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