[Updated October 2] Japanese Ramen Simulator — Launch Delay Update
October 2 update: Release progress and CBT4
We sincerely apologize to everyone looking forward to Japanese Ramen Simulator for the continued wait.
We are awaiting Steam’s pre-release review results. The latest feedback concerned controller support settings and cloud synchronization. We have addressed both issues and resubmitted the game.
Our contact at Valve explained that the review team is handling a large volume of submissions. Despite their busy schedule, they have been very helpful in supporting our efforts to get the game into your hands as soon as possible. We are truly grateful for their help.
We will stay in touch with Valve and continue preparing for launch while awaiting the results.
Once the review has passed, we will confirm the new release date and time and promptly announce them through Steam and our official Discord. We are sorry to ask you to wait a little longer and appreciate your patience.
Closed Beta Test 4 (CBT4)
As a small gesture of thanks for your patience, and to test and improve the game ahead of launch, we are holding CBT4. Up to 1,000 new participants will be selected by lottery.
This updated version includes the highly requested part-time cleaning helper, who clears dishes and helps with washing up, as well as new types of ramen!
Schedule
Times are shown in Seattle time (PDT, UTC−7), with UTC alongside for reference.
- Applications open: Friday, October 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM PDT (2 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC)
- Application deadline: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 4:00 AM PDT (3 October 2026 at 11:00 UTC)
- First-round results and key claiming open: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM PDT (3 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC)
- First-round key claim deadline: Sunday, October 4, 2026 at 5:00 AM PDT (4 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC)
- Test period: Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 5:00 AM PDT (3 October 2026 at 12:00 UTC) — until the game launches (the exact end time will be announced once confirmed)
Apply / Check your participation status
Selection is not first come, first served. Please apply during the application period.
If selected, click the button to claim your key on the application website before the deadline. Once claimed, you can keep playing until the test ends, even after the claim deadline.
Unclaimed keys will be reassigned in the second-round lottery and cannot be reissued to applicants who miss the deadline.
- The second-round schedule is not yet decided. Unsuccessful first-round applicants will automatically be eligible for the second round without reapplying.
- CBT1–3 participants who completed the survey can join without reapplying. Those who did not complete it may apply again.
- Streaming, publishing videos, or sharing test content on social media or elsewhere is prohibited. Anyone individually authorized by the team must stay within the scope of that permission.
We would greatly appreciate your feedback and bug reports. We will keep working toward getting the game into your hands. Thank you for your patience and continued support!
Original announcement — September 28
Thank you for patiently awaiting the release of Japanese Ramen Simulator.
Due to a delay in Steam’s pre-release review process, Japanese Ramen Simulator has not launched as scheduled.
We do not yet have a confirmed new launch date or time. We will announce the updated schedule through Steam announcements and our official Discord as soon as it is confirmed.
We sincerely apologize to everyone looking forward to the game for the inconvenience and confusion this has caused.
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