San Diego, California – March 20, 2026 – Syoujo Kishidan and JAST announce today that Machine Child, a charming girl-raising simulator by acclaimed illustrator Ooyari Ashito, will launch on Steam and the JAST website on April 7.
In Machine Child you are entrusted with raising a young girl in a quaint town of Mardia. Your daughter's life unfolds through 700+ story events such as little adventures, noble parties, and even crossing paths with otherworldly beings. Discover all 22 unique endings, each shaped by the choices made along the way.
Will her journey lead to happiness or take an unexpected turn?
[Watch the Trailer]
Key Features:
- Dress Her Up & Earn Her Affection: Choose from a wide range of outfits unlocked through boutiques and story events, and dress your daughter to reflect the path she is taking. As your bond grows, her responses will change to reflect her affection for you.
- Mark the Seasons with Memories: Seasonal trips unlock unique illustrations that commemorate the moments you share. Each daughter has five scenes for Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, and a Special CGs that captures the memories you create.
- Fate Reveals Itself: Collect Inspiration to draw Tarot cards, each shaping your daughter's path in different ways. Experience 22 Arcana-inspired endings, her future may unfold into something tender and fulfilling or take an unexpected turn.
- Your Decisions Define Her Experience: Whether she's learning new skills, chasing town rumors, browsing the shop, or balancing study with leisure, your choices shape who she becomes. Her destiny is chosen by you, what will it be?
Find out more about Machine Child on YouTube.
STEAM STORE PAGE
Wishlist Machine Child: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3548040/Machine_Child/
PRESS CONTACT
Fanuki PR
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ABOUT JAST
JAST is one of the leading publishers of visual novels in the West, specializing in localizing and distributing high-quality Japanese PC games. With a catalog spanning romance, sci-fi, psychological thrillers, and mature narratives, JAST has been bringing the best in visual novel storytelling to English-speaking audiences for over two decades.
ABOUT SYOUJO KISHIDAN
Syoujo Kishidan is a Japanese game studio led by acclaimed illustrator and creator Ashito Ooyari. The studio is known for expressive, character-driven art and emotionally engaging storytelling. Syoujo Kishidan specializes in narrative-focused experiences where meaningful choices and personal connections shape the story, as seen in its latest project, Machine Child.