The long-awaited visual novel Nekopara After: La Vraie Famille It has faced a major obstacle in its global distribution. Although its release was originally planned for May 23, 2025, more than 40 days later the game still does not appear on Steam. This is due to the lack of response from Valve. This situation has generated frustration among the fans and also among the game developer, Sekai Project.
An unexpected delay without explanation
The game, part of the popular franchise Nekopara, had to get to Steam simultaneously alongside other platforms. However, a series of administrative silences by Valve has prevented his departure. Sekai Project Initially announced a minor delay from May 23 to 29. indicated that they were awaiting the approval of third parties, specifically, that of Steam. However, time passed and the store did not provide any response or validation. This left the game in a digital limbo with a release date still “to be determined” (TBD).
49 days without response from Valve
Sekai Project sent the final version of the game to Valve For review on May 5. Nine days later, on May 14, the company received a request from Steam to send a save file. This requirement was met immediately that same day. Since then, the company claims not to have received any other communication from Valve, leaving Nekopara without news.
To show the situation, the official game account began to update its page on a daily basis in Steam with a counter of days without response. On June 12, for example, the marker indicated “43 days without Valve response”. This is a symbolic measure to make the problem visible within the community.
Impact on the release schedule and alternative distribution
Due to this prolonged uncertainty, Sekai Project He made the decision to continue with the distribution of the game on other platforms. so, Nekopara After: La Vraie Famille It was officially launched on June 13 in specialized stores such as dlsite, , FANZA and denpasoft. These versions include complete content for ages 18 and over. Likewise, an edition for all ages is available through the official website of Sekai Project. However, Nekopara fans are still waiting for news from Steam.
However, for users who prefer the platform Steam For the comfort it provides, the wait continues without news. This delay has broken consistency with previous releases of the franchise. All of them, from volume 0 to volume 4, including Nekopara Extra, have been available in Steam. Even if that meant applying content settings or adding optional patches to unlock adult scenes.
Content H as a possible cause of the delay?
Many users and community analysts speculate that H content could be behind the stagnation of the review process. However, this reasoning is not entirely convincing given the history of Steam with the franchise. in the past, Valve has approved titles of Nekopara After applying cuts or adaptations. besides, Nekopara after It also has a version suitable for all audiences.
In the absence of an official communication, Sekai Project You cannot correct possible objections or adapt the content to comply with the guidelines of the Steam. This lack of feedback turns the process into a guessing game. It directly affects the business planning of the study and the experience of the fans.
A disappointed but active community
the fans of Nekopara They have expressed their disappointment at the situation on social networks, forums and comment sections of digital stores. Some show solidarity with Sekai Project, highlighting the lack of professionalism on the part of Valve. Others demand more media pressure for the platform to give a definitive response to the game’s review status.
Meanwhile, many users have chosen to acquire the game on alternative platforms. This can set an important precedent for future releases that face similar obstacles on platforms like Steam, especially in titles like Nekopara.
