10th June, London UK - Onion Soup Interactive is excited to announce that Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu, the chaotic sequel to their cult-hit party-racer, has raced headfirst onto Steam Next Fest with its first-ever playable demo - which players can immediately download.
Racing into Steam Early Access in Q2 2025, Nippon Marathon 2: Daijobu builds on the chaotic charm of the original with enhanced visuals, new features, and an even deeper commitment to the wonderfully unpredictable world of Japanese game show-inspired mayhem. Expect more tumbles, stumbles, and spectacular wipeouts than ever before.
🛒 Steam Page: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3358880/Nippon_Marathon_2_Daijoubu/
▶️ Announcement Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I70vCIBXXpA
DEMO FEATURES: TUTORIAL, TENTACLES, TOTAL CHAOS
This first publicly playable demo features a brand-new stage: Yolko Harbour – a high-octane parody of Yokohama’s iconic seaport. Dodge spinning sailors, outwit protesting octopuses, leap across perilous shipping containers, and try to avoid being clobbered by the return of fan-favourite menace, the vengeful Shiba Inu.
Also included:
- A fully interactive tutorial—perfect for newcomers wanting to learn the ropes (or survive flying melons).
- The debut of Create-a-Contestant—build your perfect character, whether it’s your dream hero or a total nightmare.
- The demo also supports solo play, or can be played with friends via local co-op, or using Steam Remote Play Together.
A FAN-DRIVEN SEQUEL
Since the original Nippon Marathon launched in 2018, fans have eagerly awaited a follow-up. Their continued enthusiasm is a driving force behind the sequel’s development. With Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu, Onion Soup Interactive is doubling down on community involvement.
Rebuilt from the ground up, Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu delivers handcrafted stages, eccentric characters, and wildly unpredictable races packed with personality.
“Nippon Marathon 2 isn’t just a sequel—it’s a complete evolution,” adds co-creator Andy Madin. “We’re a tiny indie team, and the energy and feedback from our community has meant everything to us. That’s why we’re launching in Early Access—to build this game with our players.”
STAY CONNECTED: THE RACE STARTS HERE!
For the latest updates, join the Nippon Marathon 2 community on Discord and follow Onion Soup Interactive on social media:
🔗 Discord: https://discord.gg/SpsyEHs
🛒 Steam Page:https://store.steampowered.com/app/3358880/Nippon_Marathon_2_Daijoubu/ Press Kit:
🐦 Twitter: https://x.com/OnionSoupLtd
WHAT IS NIPPON MARATHON 2: DAIJOUBU?
Nippon Marathon 2: Daijoubu is the ultimate Japanese game show experience, packed with unpredictable physics-based obstacle courses and over-the-top action. Players will leap, dodge, and stumble their way to victory, navigating ridiculous hazards, throwing fruit at rivals, and surviving unexpected game show interruptions—all while trying to win over the crowd and claim ultimate glory.
ABOUT ONION SOUP INTERACTIVE
Onion Soup Interactive is an indie studio known for creating quirky, high-energy games full of charm and chaos. With a commitment to creative integrity, the team is dedicated to crafting unique, memorable experiences that break the mold of traditional gaming.
Join us on this adventure—we promise it’ll be anything but ordinary!
Contact: AmyMadin@OnionSoupInteractive.com
Website: https://www.onionsoupineractive.com/
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