PLAYNESE RPG - V.0.8.6

Early Access: PLAYNESE RPG V.0.8.6 (Version Released 2025/02/28)

[Another Update coming in March 2025!]

NOTE: Updates happen almost weekly, so at bottom right in "Main Menu" select the "Japanese flag icon" to come to this page and check for updates & news.

Frequent Updates as We Build and Expand!

Since the game is still in early access, we’re releasing regular updates in 2025 to add more content, features, and improvements. Your feedback helps us shape the future of the game, so stay tuned for exciting new additions as we continue to grow and refine the experience!

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PLAYNESE RPG is a SINGLE and MULTIPLAYER adventure designed for Japanese learners. Immerse yourself in a vibrant world filled with native Japanese, furigana and English translations. Games are one of the most expressive and interactive mediums, offering a rich learning experience. 

NOTE: By purchasing PLAYNESE RPG, you'll have access to all updated versions here and when released on the Steam engine. Updates are usually sent monthly by mail with download information and links, until released on Steam where you'll get automatic updates. You can play each new version alone or with friends. Enjoy! [E-mail at bottom for questions / bugs]

What's new in V.0.8.6?

・New Japanese questions.

・2 new maps & starting point

・Your own house where you purchase furniture & pets to gain EXP

・Can now purchase bait [餌 = えさ]

・9 Multiplayer characters to choose from and play with friends.

・Minor art and gameplay improvements

Coming Updates:

・Advanced kana studies [じょ、ぱ、ジョウ etc.]

・More questions per JLPT level & Story Mode

・"Story Questions" for reading practice

・More NPC random dialogs

・More items to purchase and find

・Crafting items, driving cars, purchasing flats

・New maps, icon file changes, reducing game size

・Own name input, community page for multiplayer

・Card Battles (Buying & Trading them) are possible (depends on player feedback)

Contact me via email below for updates, bug reports, or issues

System Requirements: PC Windows (for now)

Modes: Single & Multiplayer (1-9 players)

Level: Learn from basic (Kana) to native (JLPT N1)

Age: All ages (No violence or profanity)

Install: Unzip and Play

Multiplayer only works when players have the same version.

Current known typos / bugs:

・None reported thus far

Contact / Business:

LightSmit5@gmail.com

Support & get Playnese RPG, Anki Decks and Kanji Cafe Book on Patreon :)

・https://www.patreon.com/japaneselibrary



The Playnese Team:

・Playnese RPG developer: Light Smit

・All Japanese translations by: Ichimaruさん