Japanese Ramen Simulator Release Date: Out Now on Steam (Oct 9, 2026)
Steam Early Access went live Oct 9, 2026 at 08:00 UTC worldwide. Current build v0.1.50.17746, launch -15% pricing, Steam review snapshot, unlock times by region, and the official one-month delay timeline — facts only.
Available on Steam since Oct 9, 2026 (Oct 9, 2026)
Wild Dog’s Japanese Ramen Simulator entered Steam Early Access on October 9, 2026 at 08:00 UTC with the Day 1 patch v0.1.48.17626 on the same day. Price, reviews, and wishlist figures below are snapshots as of Oct 11, 2026 from Steam’s store/API — not live counters.
v0.1.50.17746
List US$14.99 → launch -15% US$12.74; Japan ¥1,900 → ¥1,615. Discount end date not stated by Wild Dog.
209 reviews (191 positive / 18 negative) ≈ 91% · Very Positive. Checked Oct 11, 2026.
Official “Launch Date & Time Confirmed” post reported 200,000+ (separate from Oct 11, 2026 store metrics).
Launch unlock times (Oct 9, 2026 · official)
From the Oct 6 Steam post “Launch Date & Time Confirmed”: worldwide unlock at 08:00 UTC on October 9, 2026 — already happened.
| Region | Local unlock |
|---|---|
| UTC | Oct 9, 08:00 |
| Japan (JST) | Oct 9, 17:00 |
| US West (PDT) | Oct 9, 01:00 |
| US East (EDT) | Oct 9, 04:00 |
| UK (BST) | Oct 9, 09:00 |
| Australia — Sydney (AEDT) | Oct 9, 19:00 |
Source: Steam news Launch Date & Time Confirmed (2026-10-06). Same post lists Hawaii HST Oct 8 22:00, New Zealand NZDT Oct 9 21:00, and others.
Why launch landed ~one month late (official history)
This section records events that already happened. The Sept 28, 2026 date did not ship because Steam’s pre-release review was still in progress; Early Access started Oct 9 instead. Wording follows Wild Dog’s announcements only.
Review feedback Wild Dog cited (Oct 2 update)
The Oct 2 delay update said Valve’s latest notes concerned controller support settings and cloud synchronization. Both were fixed and the build was resubmitted. CBT4 opened the same week.
September 28 launch announced; final closed beta opens
Wild Dog confirmed Early Access on Steam for Monday, September 28, 2026 (09:00 JST) and opened applications for the last pre-launch closed beta. Steam →
100,000 Steam wishlists
The official post thanked players as wishlists climbed from 50,000 (one week earlier) to 100,000; creator preview coverage also began. Steam →
Launch delayed — Steam pre-release review
The September 28 worldwide launch did not happen. Wild Dog said Steam’s pre-release review was still in progress and that a new date would be announced once confirmed. Steam →
Review feedback: controller support & cloud sync; CBT4 opens
Valve’s latest review notes cited controller support settings and cloud synchronization. Both were fixed and the build was resubmitted. Closed Beta Test 4 (up to 1,000 new players) opened to test dish-clearing help and new ramen types. Steam →
Pre-release review passed; October 9 launch confirmed
Steam pre-release review cleared. Early Access goes live worldwide on October 9, 2026 at 08:00 UTC with a 15% launch discount (US$12.74). Wishlists surpassed 200,000. Steam →
Early Access live + Day 1 update v0.1.48.17626
Japanese Ramen Simulator entered Steam Early Access with the Day 1 patch on the same day — the Day 1 changes documented on this page. Steam →
Update notice v0.1.50.17746
Day-after patch: My Ramen tutorial moved to Shop Lv.4, partition walls unlock at Lv.10, Auto language falls back to English, plus dialog sizing and crash safeguards. Steam →
What is Early Access? How long will it last?
The Steam store lists a planned Early Access period of about 6 months (subject to change). The Day 1 news post states the team will keep updating based on player feedback throughout Early Access.
What’s missing now / what comes later?
Wild Dog has publicly committed to ongoing updates driven by feedback — not a feature roadmap we can quote. Unconfirmed items (Workshop, macOS, etc.) are omitted here. See /changelog and in-game patch notes for shipped changes.
Platforms, languages & minimum specs
- Platform: Windows PC on Steam — no macOS/Linux on the store page.
- Single-player + online co-op (up to 6). Partial controller support, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing (store categories).
- UI: 10 languages; full voice-over: Japanese only (store listing).
- Minimum: Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5, 8 GB RAM, GTX 1060 or RX 580 (6 GB+ VRAM), DirectX 11, broadband internet, 10 GB storage.
Release date & launch time FAQ
Q1.Is Japanese Ramen Simulator out yet?
Yes. Steam Early Access started October 9, 2026 at 08:00 UTC and the game is available now. Current patch: v0.1.50.17746 (latest update, Oct 10, 2026).
Q2.What time did it launch? Regional unlock times?
Worldwide: 2026-10-09 08:00 UTC. Official local examples: PDT Oct 9 01:00, EDT 04:00, BST 09:00, JST 17:00, AEDT 19:00 (Launch Date & Time Confirmed).
Q3.Why was the original September 28 date missed?
Sept 28: pre-release review not finished. Oct 2: feedback on controller settings & cloud sync — fixed and resubmitted. Oct 6: review passed; Oct 9 08:00 UTC launch confirmed.
Q4.How long will Early Access last?
About 6 months per the Steam store plan (may change). No confirmed 1.0 date from Wild Dog yet.
Q5.How much does it cost? Launch discount?
US$14.99 list, -15% launch US$12.74; Japan ¥1,900 → ¥1,615. Discount end time not announced.
Q6.Will the price increase later?
The Oct 6 Launch Date & Time Confirmed post does not say whether the base price will rise during Early Access, nor when the 15% launch discount ends.
Q7.Which platforms and languages are supported?
Windows Steam only; 10 UI languages, Japanese full VO. See the table above and /guides/player-faq for play-mode details.
Q8.What are Steam reviews like right now?
Snapshot Oct 11, 2026: ~91% positive (Very Positive, 209 reviews). Check the live Steam store page before you buy — numbers change daily.
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How we label data
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- PLAYER REPORTReported by players on Steam; we have not reproduced it.
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