Nippon Marathon Unveils Updated Demo with New Features and Improvements

Nippon Marathon Unveils Updated Demo with New Features and Improvements

Nippon Marathon Unveils Updated Demo with New Features and Improvements

September 14, 2025 - A brand-new update for Nippon Marathon has been released, bringing fresh content and refined gameplay to players worldwide. This latest iteration of the game, Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu demo, is packed with exciting additions designed to enhance the already chaotic fun of this physics-driven marathon across Japan.

Highlights include:

  • New Stage: Yolko Harbour - A reworked stage inspired by Yokohama, featuring new hazards and environments such as a cargo ship section and dockside machinery for traversal.
  • Photo Mode - Players can now pause the game to capture moments mid-race with customizable camera settings and auto-focus options.
  • Unique Podium Animations - Each contestant now has their own set of podium animations and dance moves, available for player-controlled characters.
  • Steam Remote Play Together Support - Enables solo, local, and online multiplayer experiences for up to four players.

In addition to these new features, the update addresses several bug fixes:

  • Fixed pineapple rope line renderer glitch.
  • Corrected flag props spawning off-centre.
  • Resolved commentary issues with spectators and eliminated players.
  • Addressed inconsistent player order bug.
  • Fixed tutorial bugs related to wrong key assignments and instruction progression when paused.

Nippon Marathon combines the excitement of classic racers like Micro Machines with the wild unpredictability of TV's Takeshi's Castle. Smash through offices, shopping malls, and other iconic Japanese locations while hurling fruit at opponents in a party game experience that’s sure to keep players laughing and coming back for more.

For more details about this update and to explore all the new features, visit the official announcement page: https://steamcommunity.com/games/746940/announcements/detail/551249840422519184.

Experience the madness of Nippon Marathon today and see if you can cross the finish line before your opponents!