ZAKO NO AHIRU news & patch notes

Two unique "tastes" unite! Our most intense bundle yet is now live!

Hello everyone! Thank you for playing ZAKO NO AHIRU!

Thanks to our shared publisher, Phoenixx, we’ve teamed up with the hit new title Menherarium to bring you a special "Complete the Set" bundle!

What is Menherarium?

A deck-building roguelike where you are confined by a hyper-obsessive girl. You must gamble your very blood in "Chinchirorin" (dice gambling) to survive for 7 days. It’s a game of high-stakes and intense "Menhera" energy.

What is ZAKO NO AHIRU?

A physics-based climbing action game where your patience is tested to the limit. Can you reach the summit while enduring the relentless insults and mockery of a "Mesugaki" girl?

This bundle is perfect for you if:

• You’re tough enough to handle being confined AND climbing mountains at the same time.

• You want to feel the heat of gambling your life while being mocked by a brat.

• You want to complete your collection of Phoenixx's most "intense" indie titles at a discount!

Bundle Details

Bundle Name: Mesugaki vs Menhera: ZAKO NO AHIRU x Menherarium Store Page:

Note: This is a "Complete the Set" bundle. If you already own one of the games, you can purchase the other at an additional discount!

Whether you're being teased by Mary or locked up by a Menhera girl... either way, your mental fortitude will be tested!

Thank you for your continued support of ZAKO NO AHIRU!

Thank you for playing ZAKO NO AHIRU.

We have implemented the following update.

Please restart the game after the update to enjoy the latest changes.

■ Update Release Date Monday, December 15, 2025, at 13:00 (JST)

■ What's New ▼ Game Updates

• Improved difficult-to-navigate areas in Stage 2 (water area)

• Removed bottlenecks in Hard Mode

• Adjusted conditions for hard-to-earn achievements

Thank you for your continued support of ZAKO NO AHIRU!

Thank you for playing ZAKO NO AHIRU.

We have released an update on the date below.

 Please launch the game after the update to enjoy the latest changes.

■ Update Release Date Tuesday, December 2, 2025, 20:00 JST

■ What's New

▼ Game Updates

・Minor adjustments to improve playability in Stage 2

▼ Bug Fixes

・Corrected typos in Japanese text ・Fixed an issue where closing the settings screen would reset the jump cooldown ・Fixed the Stage 1 clear logo ・Fixed an issue in Hard Mode where progressing outside the stage prevented respawning

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・Fixed a bug where the ending would not play upon clearing Hard mode under certain conditions.

▼ Known Issues

Some players may experience the duck spinning backwards uncontrollably.

Investigations show that this is often caused by controllers or virtual input devices.

Troubleshooting Steps:

1. Disconnect all controllers and keyboards

2. Connect only one controller or keyboard and check if the duck spins correctly

3. Repeat steps 1–2 until a device that does not cause spinning is confirmed

Note: Use of virtual devices or operating in a virtual environment is not supported.

Thank you for your continued support of ZAKO NO AHIRU!

Thank you for playing ZAKO NO AHIRU!

We have released an update on the following schedule.

Please make sure to update the game before playing.

■ Update Release Date

Monday, November 24, 2025, 17:30 JST

▼ Game Updates

• Added waypoints to the “Rescue UFO” in Stage 1 and adjusted its behavior

▼ Bug Fixes

• Fixed an issue where some characters were displayed as □

• Fixed points in Stage 2 where ducks could get stuck and fail to respawn

• Fixed points in Hard Mode where ducks could get stuck and fail to respawn

• Fixed audio and text desynchronization in Hard Mode

• Fixed an issue where the progress for the achievement “You're getting so serious about a game like this...? ” would reset when quitting the game (If you met the requirements in Ver.1.00 but didn’t receive the achievement, it will now be granted automatically when you launch the game after this update)

Thank you for your continued support of ZAKO NO AHIRU!

The ultimate high-difficulty climbing challenge, "ZAKO NO AHIRU," where you take on the mountain while being relentlessly teased and taunted by the character Sugaki Mary , has finally launched today!

Enjoy her fully-voiced barrage of insults, overcome her taunts, clear "ZAKO NO AHIRU," 

and make sure Sugaki Mary finally learns her place!

Launch Celebration Sale is Live!

To celebrate the release, we are holding a special Launch Sale

This is your chance for all of humanity to take on this difficult, taunt-filled experience equally and at a great discount.

• Discount: 20% OFF

• Sale Period: Until December 5th (Friday) 10:00 AM (PST)

Don't miss this opportunity to play the game yourself and let Mary taunt you to your heart's content.

▼ Get the Game on the Store Page

▼ Streaming and Video Distribution Guidelines

Kyahaha~♡ Sooo hilarious!!!

10,000 losers who want to be tormented by me have gathered♡

Every last one of you is a hopeless pervert♡♡♡

I guess I'll have to "roast" all of you together~♡

I've decided! "ZAKO NO AHIRU" is releasing on November 21, 2025!

(...And just so you overseas losers don't get it wrong, that's November 21st in JAPAN TIME (JST)! 💢 Don't you dare be late for your own roasting, dummies!♡)

Sorry for making you wait so long~♡

I'll just have to roast you all extra hard to make up for it, 'kay♡♡♡

Any losers who haven't wishlisted yet, get to it now~♡ And all you losers who have wishlisted, just buy it on release day♡

Your only reply is "Hai" or "Yes"! I'll be waiting♡

You 10,000 losers~♡♡♡

Thanks to everyone’s support, ZAKO NO AHIRU has exceeded 5,000 downloads!

We’re thrilled to see so many clear‑reports and screenshots of clear‑times being posted—it really feels like the community is buzzing.

In response to your enthusiasm, we’ve decided to extend the special demo released for Steam Next Fest until Friday, October 31!

This demo is perfect for:

• Those who haven’t yet played (or are a little shy about being teased…?)

• Those who want to push for a faster clear time in a more competitive spirit

Let’s all prepare for the full version while being teased by Mary Sugaki‑chan together!

Demo End Date & Time:

Friday, October 31, 23:59 (Japan Time)

The demo’s availability after this date is currently undecided.

The special demo is now available!

In this demo, you can play the tutorial and "Stage 1" of the game with a 20-minute time limit, and you can try it as many times as you like.

We will also be participating in Steam Next Fest, starting October 14! Don’t miss this chance to play.

Special Demo Period:

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 00:00 – Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 23:59 (JST)

We, at "ZAKO NO AHIRU," permit and encourage the streaming and creation of video content for our game, regardless of whether you are an individual or a corporation, or whether the purpose is commercial or non-commercial.

When doing so, please adhere to the following guidelines. We hope that both the players and the viewers will enjoy the game together. ■ Basic Requirements ■ ▼ When publishing your content, you must include the following: Clearly state "ZAKO NO AHIRU" in the title of your video or stream. Include the store page URL and the copyright notice in the video's description.

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2879980/ZAKO_NO_AHIRU/ ©FU Fighters Published by Phoenixx Inc. ■ Asset Kit ■ ▼ Here is an asset kit containing key art and in-game illustrations. Please feel free to use these for your stream overlays and other decorations! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1VXPYk_rF6cmkhM8FBh8yL77lnosyGo7r

■ Prohibitions ■ ▼ Please refrain from editing and posting content that is unrelated to this game. Additionally, do not use the game in a manner that significantly damages its image or is contrary to public order and morals. ▼ Do not engage in slander, libel, or any actions that cause trouble for other players. ▼ Do not isolate and post individual elements from the game (e.g., video, music, designs). For example, do not extract only the art to use in videos for other works. ▼ The use of posted videos for direct commercial or for-profit purposes is prohibited. However, for both individuals and corporations, revenue incidentally generated through monetization features officially provided by video-sharing platforms (e.g., the YouTube Partner Program), where the content is available for free, is not considered for-profit use. You are free to use these features. For any other commercial use by corporations, please contact us individually. ▼ Do not use the game in any way that infringes or may infringe upon the rights of third parties (including but not limited to intellectual property rights, honor, credibility, likeness, and privacy). In the event of a dispute with a third party arising from your use of game footage, you are responsible for resolving it. Please be aware that the publisher and developer assume no liability. ※ Regardless of the reason, if a request is made by the publisher or developer, you must promptly delete the content. ※ Please note that we cannot provide individual answers regarding the publisher's or developer's response to or judgment criteria for any posted videos.