Note: Her full week 6 cutscenes are still being animated. Expect those in the v04.15.2025 patch.
Fixed broken textures for Ayano's accessories and clipping issues with student models. How to Play: Download the latest version directly through the Official Yandere Simulator Launcher and hit "Update" to get the new content.
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The Photography Club is no longer just a lore hub. Members now carry . If they catch you doing something illegal (carrying a bloody weapon, dragging a body), they will snap a photo. That photo becomes evidence in the Counselor’s office. To counter this, you can now steal their film rolls or “accidentally” trip them into the fountain.
The headline feature of the 2020s was the introduction of rivals. By the 2025 build, the " Note: Her full week 6 cutscenes are still being animated
I know it’s been a few weeks since the last build, but I’ve been hard at work ironing out bugs, optimizing the student AI, and moving forward on the final rival implementations. The v04.01.2025 build is now live for all patrons and will be available to the public on April 15th.
For the uninitiated, Yandere Simulator is a stealth action game developed by YandereDev, where players control a love-struck schoolgirl, Ayano Aishi, who must eliminate ten rivals for Senpai’s affection using everything from gossip to murder. The build dated (v04.01.2025) has sparked intense discussion in the fandom—not because of an April Fools’ prank, but because of the sheer volume of quality-of-life improvements and long-awaited narrative content. How to Play: Download the latest version directly
The v04.01.2025 build was most notable for its humorous additions, though some features remained accessible via hidden commands:
The primary highlight of v04.01.2025 is the complete rework of Osana Najimi, the first rival. For years, Osana was the benchmark for stability, but players often complained that her elimination methods felt rigid or buggy.
Yandere Simulator Update (v04.01.2025): New Rivals, Stealth Tweaks, and Performance Patches
The latest build is officially live! This update brings a mix of long-awaited fixes, significant animation upgrades, and a few "seasonal" surprises for April Fools. What’s New in v04.01.2025: Daily Quests Sidebar: